PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bear Jew . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Donowitz
vs
Pitbull

181 cm
30
160 lbs
24 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
152 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz tests Pitbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pitbull doesn't seem phased though.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.

Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown into Donowitz's guard.
Pitbull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitbull is one step ahead there.
Donowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Pitbull tries to pass.
Pitbull advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donowitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donowitz's guard.
Pitbull drops an elbow to the side of Donowitz's head.

Pitbull is trying to work for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well.
Pitbull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pitbull throws a strike but Donowitz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pitbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pitbull is in close to Donowitz's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitbull scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz looking to control.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Donowitz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pitbull postures up in Donowitz's guard and throws a big left but Donowitz blocks it.
Pitbull distracts Donowitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull stops Donowitz from standing up.
Pitbull distracts Donowitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
Pitbull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pitbull postures up and lands a big shot to Donowitz's brow.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitbull with a nice head shot there.
Donowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pitbull landing some decent shots from guard.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull is in close to Donowitz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull throws an elbow that misses. Donowitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pitbull's guard. Nice move by Donowitz!

Pitbull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donowitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pitbull working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Pitbull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pitbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Pitbull.
Nice straight punches there by Pitbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pitbull.
Pitbull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pitbull throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
Pitbull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Pitbull should have avoided that one.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Pitbull finds it's way through Donowitz's defenses.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Pitbull moves out of range.
Donowitz connects with a high kick.
Pitbull lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Pitbull takes the fight into the clinch.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Pitbull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitbull controls his hands.
Pitbull throws a head punch that misses.
Pitbull lands a right hand.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitbull's elbow.
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Pitbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitbull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitbull is trying to break free.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitbull lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Donowitz.
Pitbull wants a takedown.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull.
Pitbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donowitz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Pitbull jumps guard but Donowitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donowitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Pitbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Donowitz.
Pitbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donowitz stalling in the clinch but Pitbull improves position.
Donowitz lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitbull.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
Donowitz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but Donowitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Pitbull blocks it.
Pitbull prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Pitbull controls the action.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Pitbull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Donowitz uses from the top position.
Donowitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Donowitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitbull trying to control the position.
Pitbull being controlled here, momentarily.

Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to slow Pitbull down with leg kicks.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Pitbull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donowitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitbull somewhat.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitbull.
Pitbull takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pitbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitbull wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Pitbull's body.
Donowitz jabs at Pitbull's body.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull catches Donowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Donowitz. That snapped Pitbull's head back.
Pitbull lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
A leg kick checked by Pitbull.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz lands a jab to Pitbull's midsection.
Donowitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitbull off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donowitz circles away.
Pitbull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz scores with a spinning back kick!
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Pitbull avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitbull is just out of range.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitbull's calf.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitbull throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitbull's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Pitbull throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Pitbull down.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Pitbull throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Pitbull avoids it.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz swings for the body but Pitbull moves out of range.
Donowitz pushes Pitbull away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Donowitz wants to clinch up but Pitbull keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Pitbull moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Pitbull avoids it.
Donowitz scores with a kick to the body.

Pitbull pushes Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitbull trying to stall but Donowitz improves his position.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitbull is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Donowitz tries to work over Pitbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitbull misses with the head strike.
Donowitz is looking to control Pitbull's arms but Pitbull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donowitz has his back to the cage.

Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Pitbull connects with a crisp jab.
Pitbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitbull shoots in looking for a takedown. Donowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Pitbull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donowitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donowitz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz presses Pitbull against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitbull's elbow.
Donowitz is looking to control Pitbull's arms but Pitbull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donowitz has his back to the cage.
Donowitz has Pitbull pressed against the cage, preventing Pitbull from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pitbull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pitbull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pitbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roy Pitbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Pitbull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pitbull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Pitbull's legs - danger averted.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull looking to control.
Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Pitbull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donowitz!
Pitbull looking to ground and pound but Donowitz is blocking nicely.
Donowitz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.

Pitbull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donowitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pitbull working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Pitbull dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Donowitz tests Pitbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pitbull takes a step back to recover.
Pitbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Donowitz.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Donowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.

Pitbull has Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitbull wants to get back to striking at distance but Donowitz won't allow it.
Donowitz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donowitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a light punch inside.
Pitbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitbull effectively controlling the action here.
Pitbull throws a head punch that misses.
Pitbull is trying to force a seperation but Donowitz has the dominant position.
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Donowitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Pitbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Pitbull takes a shot to the head.
Pitbull working aggressively here.
Donowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Pitbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Pitbull has Donowitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donowitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pitbull misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitbull backwards.
Pitbull has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Pitbull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Donowitz lands a left hand.
Pitbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Pitbull.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Donowitz to keep the fight standing.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Donowitz.

Pitbull is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donowitz is defending well.
Pitbull tries to pull guard but Donowitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Pitbull drops back down to his feet.
Pitbull has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.

Donowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Donowitz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Pitbull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by Donowitz which made him look bad.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitbull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that Pitbull semi-blocks.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitbull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull blocks a head kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitbull tries to clinch up but Donowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitbull throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pitbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz scores with a kick to the body.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz retains his lightweight title!
Donny Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.