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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Donowitz has chosen Limp Bizkit - Ready To Go as his entrance music. Donny Donowitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naru Jarkko's chin.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
28 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko closes the distance and clinches up with Donowitz, looking for a takedown. Jarkko pushes Donowitz against the cage but Donowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jarkko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Donowitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarkko to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarkko is defended easily by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Jarkko's leg. Jarkko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Jarkko's front leg.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Jarkko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarkko tries to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarkko misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Jarkko.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a nice body kick.
Jarkko connects with a single shot there.
Jarkko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Jarkko is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Jarkko fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarkko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarkko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Jarkko avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jarkko wants to free his trapped foot but Donowitz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jarkko seems to be working for a kimura but Donowitz defends the submission attempt.
Donowitz is positioning himself well to prevent Jarkko advancing to mount.
Jarkko prevents Donowitz from standing back up.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko thows a huge punch but Donowitz dodges it nicely.
Donowitz is refusing to be controlled, as Jarkko sits in half guard.
Jarkko moves into full mount! Donowitz won't be happy about that!
Jarkko lands a big shot there that rocks Donowitz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Donowitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz wants to stand back up but Jarkko manages to pass into side control.
Jarkko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jarkko.
Donowitz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.
Donowitz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jarkko's thigh. Jarkko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarkko is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko misses with a body kick.
Jarkko tries to clinch up.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jarkko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarkko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Jarkko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarkko swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jarkko.
Jarkko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jarkko throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Jarkko avoids a kick to the body.
Jarkko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz wants to slow Jarkko down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarkko.
Jarkko missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarkko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jarkko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.
Donowitz throws a nice head kick!
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jarkko loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Jarkko moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz with a jab.
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a good jab.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Donowitz lands but Jarkko takes it in his stride.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko motions for Donowitz to come forward. Jarkko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz works Jarkko's body with a nice hook.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Jarkko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarkko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Donowitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarkko.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Jarkko's body.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
Jarkko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko scores with a head kick. Donowitz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jarkko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Jarkko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jarkko.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
Donowitz is still trying to improve position.
Jarkko stops Donowitz from standing up.
Jarkko advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donowitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jarkko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jarkko's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Donowitz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Donowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jarkko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donowitz controls the action.
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donowitz is hanging on to Jarkko's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Donowitz looking to control but Jarkko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donny Donowitz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Donowitz throws a jab when Jarkko was well out of range.
Donowitz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jarkko will feel that in the morning.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Jarkko saw that one coming.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarkko's calf.
Jarkko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarkko throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Jarkko.
Donny Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarkko scores with a spinning back kick!
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by Donowitz misses
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
Donowitz is trying to improve his position.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarkko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko cracks Donowitz with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Donowitz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jarkko but great work by Donowitz.
Jarkko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
Jarkko tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jarkko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarkko lands a jab to the head.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarkko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jarkko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Jarkko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jarkko avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarkko connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Donowitz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jarkko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jarkko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jarkko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Jarkko has Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Jarkko letting Donowitz take a breather here.
Donowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Jarkko tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Jarkko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Jarkko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Jarkko 's knee.
Jarkko misses with a double jab.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Jarkko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarkko.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
Jarkko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jarkko is trying to ground and pound but Donowitz uses the momentary lack of control by Jarkko to regain half guard.
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to mount his opponent but Donowitz defends it.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
Jarkko drops an elbow to the side of Donowitz's head.
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!
Jarkko stops Donowitz from getting back to his feet.
Donowitz wants to control but Jarkko is keeping busy.
Donowitz makes his way to full guard, as Jarkko worked for a kimura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jarkko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko misses with a few strikes there.
Jarkko throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarkko manages to avoid it.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarkko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Jarkko misses.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz connects with a high kick.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Jarkko moves his leg out of the way.
Jarkko throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Jarkko only half commits.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Jarkko moved away.
Jarkko walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarkko. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Jarkko thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jarkko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jarkko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Jarkko throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarkko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarkko connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jarkko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donowitz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Jarkko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz jabs Jarkko right on the nose. Jarkko blinks but takes it well.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz lands a high kick!
Jarkko avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Jarkko throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarkko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarkko.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarkko wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Jarkko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarkko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Jarkko doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donowitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donny Donowitz! Donny Donowitz retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donny Donowitz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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