PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (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 Mama Said Knock You Out. Nelson has chosen Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donowitz
vs
Nelson

181 cm
34
160 lbs
35 - 8 - 0

176 cm
34
163 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donowitz's guard now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nelson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Donowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Donowitz kicks Nelson off and gets to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Nelson shrugs it off though.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Donowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz scores with a shoulder strike.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donowitz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Donowitz walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donowitz is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Donowitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Nelson.
Donowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Donny Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Donowitz works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donowitz as he avoids it easily.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Donowitz scores with a three punch combo!
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz throws a leg kick

and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
Donowitz wants to control but Nelson postures up.

Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Donowitz is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donowitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donowitz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nelson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nelson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donowitz regains half guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is defending well.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
Donowitz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Donowitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Donowitz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donowitz is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Donowitz lands a front kick.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Donowitz tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Donowitz avoids them all with ease.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Donowitz leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Nelson is rocked!
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Donowitz tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson 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.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Nelson in the body.
Byron Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
After the fight, Donny Donowitz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.