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Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Iron Tyson tries to bum rush Donowitz with a series of wild strikes but Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Iron Tyson clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Iron Tyson cracks Donowitz with a good jab.
Iron Tyson is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Decent striking displayed by Iron Tyson there.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iron Tyson at a distance.
Donowitz thows a body kick. Iron Tyson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs. #T2#
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
A lazy left from Iron Tyson finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Donowitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iron Tyson lands a jab.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Iron Tyson some visible discomfort. #T3#
Iron Tyson is looking to reverse the position.
Donowitz 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.
Donowitz throws a strike aimed at the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Iron Tyson tries to escape but Donowitz is in control.
Donowitz wants to control but Iron Tyson is keeping him busy.
Donowitz lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Iron Tyson is working away.
Donowitz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Iron Tyson regains half guard.
Donowitz is keen to just control but Iron Tyson is a slippery customer.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but Iron Tyson defending well.
Iron Tyson tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.#T4#
Donowitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron Tyson keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron Tyson keeps working.
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Iron Tyson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donowitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iron Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Iron Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Iron Tyson.#TD#
Donowitz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donowitz showed some decent athleticism there.
Donowitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iron Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donowitz is just content to waste time from the top position. Iron Tyson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Iron Tyson has control of Donowitz's left arm, preventing Donowitz from doing any damage.
Donowitz postures up and lands a big shot to Iron Tyson's brow. #T2#
Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iron Tyson managing to control the position.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron Tyson looking to control.
Donowitz won't allow Iron Tyson to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Donowitz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Tyson works the jab nicely.
Donowitz is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Donowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Iron Tyson is working away.
Iron Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Donowitz drags him back down.
Iron Tyson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Donowitz.#T4#
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
Donowitz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Iron Tyson is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Donowitz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Iron Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson connects with the punch.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iron Tyson scores with a one two! Donowitz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iron Tyson moves forwards but Donowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Iron Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Iron Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Donowitz takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iron Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Iron Tyson's guard.#ES2#
Iron Tyson pushes Donowitz off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
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 throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Donowitz lunges at Iron Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron Tyson's hand.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.#T3#
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Iron Tyson's body.
Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Donowitz with an uppercut!
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz goes for a double leg but Iron Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iron Tyson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Iron Tyson's leg. Iron Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Donowitz. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Donowitz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donowitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iron Tyson swivels and escapes.#T4#
Good shot there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron Tyson defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Donowitz cracks Iron Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
As Iron Tyson backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Iron Tyson scores with a body shot.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Iron Tyson takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iron Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iron Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Iron Tyson moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Donowitz should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron Tyson under the eye.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iron Tyson tries to avoid it but Donowitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iron Tyson to the ground. Iron Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iron Tyson.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Iron Tyson seems unphased.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Donowitz slips a jab from Iron Tyson.#T2##TD#
Donowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Iron Tyson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson with a jab.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Iron Tyson with a jab.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Iron Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.#T3#
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson with a nice cross.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Iron Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iron Tyson tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Iron Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iron Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Iron Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Donowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iron Tyson on the side of the head.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Iron Tyson's legs.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R5#
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz shoots in and drives through. Iron Tyson sprawls well.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Iron Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a swing at Iron Tyson's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Iron Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iron Tyson on the side of the head.
Donowitz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iron Tyson, as that shot connected.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Donowitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Donowitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Donowitz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson saw that one coming.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson cracks Donowitz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iron Tyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz goes for a double leg but Iron Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iron Tyson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson saw it coming and moves away.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Nice cross by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iron Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Iron Tyson cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iron Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Iron Tyson. No joy for Donowitz on that attempt.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson lands a body shot.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Iron Tyson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
Iron Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iron Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iron Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a jab when Iron Tyson was well out of range.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Iron Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iron Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!

A very excited looking Shogun Iron Tyson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Abraham Donowitz had this to say: 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 543 - Empower     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Tsoi saw it coming and moves away.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Donowitz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Donowitz sizes up Tsoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsoi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsoi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Tsoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donowitz defends well.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Tsoi blocks nicely.
Tsoi keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Tsoi blocks nicely.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsoi is pulling down on Donowitz's head to control his posture.
Donowitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tsoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi scores with a nice body kick.
Tsoi lands with a nice body punch.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz darts in looking for a takedown but Tsoi gets double underhooks and turns Donowitz into the cage.
Tsoi thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Tsoi's knee but Tsoi avoids it well.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Tsoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
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!
Tsoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donowitz on the side of the head.
Donowitz shoots in and drives through. Tsoi sprawls well.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
Tsoi moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsoi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Donowitz stumbling back into the cage.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Tsoi avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi cracks Donowitz with a good jab.
Tsoi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
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 Viktor Tsoi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tsoi clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Donowitz stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsoi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz catches Tsoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsoi misses the jab.
Tsoi has been working on his balance at Boyz II Men, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Donowitz.
Tsoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi. #T1#
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Tsoi thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
And Tsoi counters with a quick kick to the body but Donowitz blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Donowitz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a right hand. Donowitz shakes it off.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi counters with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Tsoi avoids it.
Tsoi fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donowitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsoi, which made it look bad.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tsoi.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Tsoi saw that one coming.
Tsoi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a hook.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsoi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Tsoi misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Tsoi scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz lands a front kick.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Tsoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a right hand.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Tsoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Tsoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donowitz takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Tsoi misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsoi did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsoi is looking to control Donowitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsoi avoid being mounted?
Tsoi is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Donowitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsoi trying to control here.
Tsoi is trying is best to control the position here.
Tsoi trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Donowitz.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsoi takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Donowitz stumbling back into the cage.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz goes for a double leg but Tsoi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsoi continues to drive forward.
Donowitz lands a jab to Tsoi's midsection.
Tsoi takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsoi lands with a straight right. Donowitz didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Tsoi defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsoi wants to clinch.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Donowitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Donowitz shoots in and bounces Tsoi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tsoi trying to control the position here.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donowitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tsoi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Donowitz doesn't defend quickly enough and Tsoi has managed to lock this one up! Can Donowitz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tsoi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Viktor Tsoi!
Viktor Tsoi retains his featherweight title!
Viktor Tsoi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im on my last contract before retiring. I've achieved what's out there to achieve.'.
The defeated Abraham Donowitz had this to say: 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous     
Date:   Aug 18, 2017
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
A little jabbing left from Tsoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Tsoi lands a lovely overhand right.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsoi thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz 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.
Tsoi looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donowitz thinking.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Donowitz.#CL2#
Tsoi closes the distance and pushes Donowitz back into the cage.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi is trying to stall. #T1#
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz takes a shot to the head.
Donowitz pushes Tsoi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsoi swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Tsoi digs a right hand underneath Donowitz's ribcage. Donowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsoi.
Donowitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tsoi - that landed with a thud.
Tsoi has Donowitz pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards. #T2#
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsoi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
Tsoi is leaning against Donowitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsoi.
Donowitz lands a nice uppercut.
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Donowitz.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Tsoi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Donowitz.
Tsoi is pushing Donowitz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
Tsoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Donowitz cracks Tsoi with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
A short left from Tsoi.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tsoi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz gets through Tsoi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi stops a takedown attempt from Donowitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a body punch.
Tsoi gets through Donowitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Tsoi stalls.
Come on Tsoi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Tsoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz shoots in but Tsoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Tsoi didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi.
Donowitz works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.#T1#
Tsoi throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi lands a jab.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Tsoi moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz stuns Tsoi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Donowitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donowitz is fighting to break Tsoi's control of his arms but Tsoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsoi looking to control.
Tsoi trying to control the position here.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Tsoi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsoi managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz lands the left hand.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the body
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tsoi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Donowitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donowitz.
A clash of legs there as Tsoi blocks the low kick.
Tsoi connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsoi slips a jab from Donowitz.#TD2#
Tsoi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donowitz to the ground. Tsoi is now in Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass.
Tsoi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoi wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tsoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tsoi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsoi connects with a crisp jab.
Tsoi throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Tsoi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsoi lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tsoi tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Tsoi digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.#T1#
Tsoi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsoi slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Good exchange - Tsoi coming out on top.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Tsoi with an uppercut!
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!
Tsoi throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Tsoi only half commits.
Tsoi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz sets himself, and Tsoi steps forward looking for the clinch! Donowitz avoids it this time.#T2#
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Tsoi scores with a jab.
Tsoi slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Tsoi is out of range.
A jab from Tsoi does it's job there.
Tsoi throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsoi.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi misses with a right hand
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target. #T3#
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves forwards but Tsoi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsoi lands a jab.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
Donowitz scores with a push kick.
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Tsoi lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Tsoi staying out of range there.#T4#
Tsoi tries to clinch but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsoi keeping his opponent close.
Tsoi is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Viktor Tsoi just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tsoi blocks the body kick.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Tsoi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a combination. Tsoi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Tsoi off balance momentarily.
Tsoi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsoi tries to counter with a clinch but Donowitz shakes him off and moves away.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Tsoi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Donowitz, not yet.
Tsoi being controlled here momentarily.
Donowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tsoi content to stall in guard here.
Donowitz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donowitz continues to stall.
Tsoi wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsoi 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 throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoi.
Donowitz connects with a body shot that sends Tsoi's belly button to the back.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Tsoi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tsoi cracks Donowitz with a good jab.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi motions for Donowitz to come forward. Tsoi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Tsoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Tsoi wants to clinch#TD#
and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Tsoi didn't expect that.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsoi is controlling Donowitz's posture.#T4#
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsoi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Tsoi's front leg.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tsoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz had his way with Viktor Tsoi in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Tsoi misses.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsoi wants to clinch up but Donowitz keeps it at a distance.
Tsoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsoi is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Tsoi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tsoi scores with a sloppy right hand. Donowitz should have avoided that one.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Tsoi moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.#T1#
Tsoi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi.
Donowitz slips a jab from Tsoi.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Tsoi thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Tsoi swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsoi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz takes one on the button.
Donowitz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsoi is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Tsoi tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Tsoi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsoi tries to clinch but Donowitz moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tsoi.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi leaves Donowitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Tsoi moved away.
Tsoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Tsoi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsoi wants to break free but Donowitz has control.
Still in the clinch, Tsoi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donowitz digs a right hand into Tsoi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tsoi's gas tank. #T3#
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a right to the head.
Donowitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoi gets underhooks to prevent Donowitz's takedown attempt.
Tsoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Tsoi.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsoi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsoi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Donowitz working aggressively here.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Tsoi dodges an elbow strike from Donowitz.
A short uppercut from Donowitz.
Tsoi tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tsoi breaks from the clinch.
Tsoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsoi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!

Viktor Tsoi is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Viktor Tsoi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Abraham Donowitz had this to say: 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema     
Date:   Jul 28, 2017
#R1#
Hurmio throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Hurmio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hurmio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Hurmio sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurmio in his tracks.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurmio manages to avoid it.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hurmio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hurmio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Hurmio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurmio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurmio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hurmio.
No luck for Hurmio with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Hurmio moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good jab.
A jab from Hurmio misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurmio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hurmio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.#T2#
Donowitz slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
Hurmio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hurmio shoots for a takedown but Donowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurmio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Donowitz misses the jab.
A big right from Hurmio misses.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Hurmio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donowitz on his heels. He'll look to pass Donowitz's guard now, I'm sure.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hurmio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hurmio trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmio looking to pass the guard.
Hurmio passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hurmio is trying to control. Donowitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Hurmio has control of the leg.
Hurmio lands strikes from half guard.
Hurmio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hurmio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hurmio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Hurmio.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Hurmio keeps him under control.
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 Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurmio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
Hurmio loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donowitz as he avoids it easily.
Hurmio connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Hurmio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hurmio.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hurmio as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Hurmio fails with the takedown.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donowitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hurmio some visible discomfort.
Donowitz wants to control but Hurmio is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hurmio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hurmio has hold of Donowitz's hands but Donowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donowitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hurmio defending well though.
Hurmio trying to control here.
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurmio is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Donowitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuomari Hurmio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz wants to control but Hurmio is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donowitz content to control rather than advance.
Hurmio is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hurmio actively working from the bottom here.
Donowitz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Hurmio's leg. Hurmio is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurmio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hurmio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz misses with the body kick
and Hurmio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurmio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hurmio jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hurmio's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurmio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurmio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Hurmio's legs - danger averted.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.
Donowitz controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Hurmio is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz catches Hurmio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donowitz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hurmio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donowitz takes a swing at Hurmio's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Hurmio shrugs it off though.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurmio can do to turn this around?
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Hurmio's head back.
Hurmio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Hurmio knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Hurmio's legs.
Hurmio throws a series of punches but Donowitz avoids them all with ease.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurmio defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Hurmio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurmio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurmio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurmio.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio scores with a body shot.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmio checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz sizes up Hurmio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donowitz stalks Hurmio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hurmio's face. Hurmio staggers backwards, shaken.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Hurmio off balance momentarily.
Hurmio moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Hurmio scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Hurmio is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Hurmio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donowitz.
Hurmio checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Hurmio scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Hurmio takes one on the button.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurmio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Hurmio misses.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Hurmio saw that one coming.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio misses the jab.#TD#
Donowitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hurmio was covering up waiting for the punch and Donowitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Hurmio blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that 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.
#R4#
Donowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurmio avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurmio takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Hurmio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Hurmio moved out of range.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
And Hurmio tries to counter it with a takedown but Donowitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hurmio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Hurmio had a free shot at his head there.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
An inside leg kick from Hurmio misses.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurmio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1##TD#
Donowitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurmio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hurmio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donowitz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Donowitz is pushing down on Hurmio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurmio is fighting to maintain full guard but Donowitz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hurmio won't allow Donowitz to pass to mount.
Hurmio has a hand on Donowitz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Donowitz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hurmio wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.#T3#
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hurmio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hurmio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hurmio is staying active underneath Donowitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donowitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurmio trying to control here.
Hurmio is pressing down on Donowitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4##SUB2#
Hurmio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurmio is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurmio 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurmio avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Hurmio connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Donowitz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurmio wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz had his way with Tuomari Hurmio in that round.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with an open hand slap.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Donowitz moves out of range as Hurmio strikes.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurmio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hurmio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurmio.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Hurmio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
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!
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Hurmio avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hurmio. Beautiful body shot.
Hurmio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Hurmio's head but Hurmio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Hurmio throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurmio.
Hurmio tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hurmio as he avoids it easily.
Donowitz slips a jab from Hurmio.
Tuomari Hurmio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hurmio misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurmio.
Hurmio scores with a jab.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Hurmio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hurmio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurmio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz 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.
Hurmio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Hurmio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hurmio swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz is looking to slow Hurmio down with leg kicks.
Hurmio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hurmio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Donowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hurmio is looking to reverse the position.
Donowitz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Donowitz controlling the position. #T4#
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Hurmio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hurmio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donowitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Abraham Donowitz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 534 - Vespertine     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Hurmio moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hurmio. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Hurmio slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hurmio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donowitz defends well and Hurmio ends up having to push Donowitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hurmio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz wants to slow Hurmio down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Donowitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donowitz.
Hurmio connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz misses with the combination. #T1#
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurmio.
Hurmio cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Hurmio lands a jab to the head.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings for the body but Hurmio moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Hurmio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurmio misses with a looping right.
Donowitz cracks Hurmio with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurmio misses the target.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurmio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurmio throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Hurmio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurmio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
A countering left hand to the body from Hurmio misses.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.#T2#
Donowitz cracks the inside of Hurmio's front leg.
A combination from Hurmio does no damage.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Hurmio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurmio throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Hurmio ducks down to avoid it.
Hurmio throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Hurmio only half commits.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Hurmio throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Hurmio.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Hurmio.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Hurmio is out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donowitz but Donowitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hurmio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Hurmio slips under a jab.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Hurmio slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hurmio.
Donowitz misses with a body punch
and Hurmio counters with a thumping low kick.
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Hurmio tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
A jab from Donowitz misses. #TD#
Donowitz feints and as Hurmio raises his hands in defense, Donowitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donowitz stopping the sweep attempt from Hurmio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz postures up in Hurmio's guard and throws a big left but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donowitz controls the pace.#T4#
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurmio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hurmio looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurmio has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hurmio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurmio misses with a wild body shot.
Hurmio cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Hurmio moved out of range nicely.
Hurmio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Hurmio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurmio down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Hurmio circles away easily
letting Hurmio counter with a right hand.
Hurmio looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Donowitz.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Hurmio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Hurmio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hurmio tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hurmio.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Hurmio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donowitz defends it well.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurmio can do to turn this around?
Donowitz misses with a hook. Hurmio ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz backing away here, and Hurmio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurmio in his tracks.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Hurmio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurmio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donowitz as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurmio misses with a body shot.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Hurmio moves his leg out of the way.
Hurmio shoots in but Donowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hurmio swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurmio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
A combination from Hurmio does no damage.
Hurmio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donowitz fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hurmio tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a straight left.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurmio moves away.
Hurmio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Hurmio walks into a left hand.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hurmio quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurmio is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donowitz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurmio reverses the position - he's now on top in Donowitz's guard.
Hurmio trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Donowitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurmio is aware though and is defending well.
Donowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hurmio 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurmio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hurmio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
Hurmio misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Hurmio moves away and avoids it.
Hurmio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Hurmio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Hurmio with an uppercut!
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Hurmio sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Hurmio blocks a jab.
Donowitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donowitz blocks it well.
Donowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurmio.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Hurmio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Hurmio scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donowitz throws a hook but Hurmio blocks it.
Hurmio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hurmio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donowitz backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurmio throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Hurmio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Hurmio is out of range.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt - Hurmio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurmio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Hurmio avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurmio. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurmio thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Hurmio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes one on the button.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurmio throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Hurmio 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 misses with a hook.
Hurmio slips under a jab from Donowitz.#T3#
Hurmio misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurmio takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Hurmio.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Hurmio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurmio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Hurmio.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurmio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Hurmio.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hurmio throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Hurmio avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hurmio lunges at Donowitz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donowitz's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hurmio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hurmio to counter with a crisp jab.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurmio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurmio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Hurmio checks the leg kick.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Hurmio.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurmio as he connects with a hook.
Hurmio lands with a nice body punch.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Hurmio slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tuomari Hurmio just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurmio.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurmio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
It seemed like Hurmio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Hurmio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurmio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with the combination.
Hurmio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hurmio ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hurmio, right into the meat.
Hurmio misses with a body kick. #TD#
Donowitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Donowitz controls the position from side control.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurmio is still trying to improve position.
Donowitz staying calm.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurmio stops Donowitz from passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hurmio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurmio keeps working.
Hurmio is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hurmio to see if he's OK.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Hurmio is working away.
Donowitz is really struggling to control Hurmio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurmio.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Hurmio.#T4#
Hurmio stuns Donowitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Hurmio didn't see that one coming.
Hurmio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurmio throws out the jab.
Hurmio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hurmio throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hurmio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donowitz!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hurmio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Donowitz tries to hold on but Hurmio postures up.
Hurmio dominating with strikes here.
Hurmio avoids the attempt from Donowitz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tuomari Hurmio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hurmio is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz defending well as Hurmio loads up on a big left hand.
As Hurmio backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz throws a jab when Hurmio was well out of range.
Hurmio looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz with a jab.
Hurmio feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Hurmio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hurmio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hurmio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donowitz is defended easily by Hurmio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Hurmio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donowitz to the ground. Hurmio is now in Donowitz's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hurmio tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Hurmio stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Hurmio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donowitz is trying to keep Hurmio in close.
Donowitz pulls Hurmio in close to his closed guard and prevents Hurmio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hurmio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donowitz is looking to sweep but instead, Hurmio has passed into half guard.
Donowitz has hold of Hurmio's hands but Hurmio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurmio lands strikes from half guard.
Hurmio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurmio wants to take a breather but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz is looking to control Hurmio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?
Hurmio trying to control the action but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hurmio throwing shots but Donowitz is blocking nicely.
Donowitz trying to hold on to Hurmio's head to control him but Hurmio postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurmio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Hurmio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurmio counters with a thumping low kick.
Hurmio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurmio.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurmio.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurmio.
Hurmio with a hook.#T4#
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurmio.
Hurmio throws a nice looking combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurmio was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donowitz.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Hurmio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurmio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hurmio throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurmio looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuomari Hurmio.
I think Hurmio 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Abraham Donowitz retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: Syn 532 - Euphoria     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne connects with a solid leg kick.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.#T1#
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Wayne both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Donowitz checks it.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne tries to land a body kick
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables Donowitz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving. #T3#
Donowitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wayne holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz lands a jab.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wayne throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Donowitz takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Wayne.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into Wayne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.#T1#
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne pulls Donowitz in to control the position.
Wayne is trying to keep Donowitz in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne counters with an inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donowitz!
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Wayne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne 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.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Donowitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Donowitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Wayne misses with a looping right.#T4#
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donowitz looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Donowitz's ribs.
Wayne slips a straight right by Donowitz.
A jab from Donowitz does it's job there.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Donowitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Donowitz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Wayne only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Donowitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Wayne didn't see that one coming.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.#T3#
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Wayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Wayne. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne counters with a left to the body.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lil Wayne just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donowitz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donowitz tries a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
Wayne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with a two punch combo.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wayne misses.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
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 looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range. #T1#
Donowitz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Wayne catches Donowitz right on the button with a cross.
Wayne keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz. #T2#
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Wayne swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne 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 tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Donowitz. #T3#
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
Donowitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wayne.
Wayne feints a counter leg kick.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donowitz takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Wayne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wayne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donowitz - the referee stops the clock and Wayne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donowitz. Wayne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donowitz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits. #T2#
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz 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 scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wayne throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donowitz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Wayne digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne misses with a looping left.#TD#
Donowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
Donowitz is working Wayne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Donowitz trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Donowitz throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Donowitz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 530 - Fusion     
Date:   Jun 16, 2017
#R1#
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz fails with the takedown.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim walks into a jab.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donowitz defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Kim moves out of range of the leg kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim misses with the body kick
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz ducks right into an uppercut from Kim.
Kim lands a right hook to the body.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
Kim motions for Donowitz to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Jong Un Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Kim lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left lands for Kim.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.#TD#
Donowitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Donowitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head. #T2#
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim keeping control of the position.
Kim wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donowitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Kim settles back down.
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kim tries to clinch there but Donowitz circles away.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Donowitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim motions for Donowitz to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Kim ducks under a wild hook 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 blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim 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.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Kim connects with a right hand. Donowitz shakes it off.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Donowitz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kim slips a jab from Donowitz.
Kim avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.#CL2#
Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jong Un Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kim throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Kim.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Donowitz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kim lands with a nice body punch.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim misses with a straight right.
Kim takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kim scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Kim dips to his left and cracks Donowitz with an uppercut!
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kim tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kim digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz thumps Kim with a low kick.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.#TD#
Donowitz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is trying to keep Donowitz in close. #T2#
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donowitz has passed into half guard!
Donowitz trying to control the pace.
Kim wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well. #T3#
Donowitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donowitz is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim has hold of Donowitz's hands but Donowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Donowitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim trying to control here.
Donowitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kim's head. #T4#
Donowitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim controlling the position for now.
Donowitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donowitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Kim defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Kim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim tries to clinch up but Donowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Kim finds it's target.
Kim slips a straight right by Donowitz.#T1#
Kim blocks a jab.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
Kim swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Kim tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz works the jab nicely.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
Donowitz is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Kim is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Donowitz is staying active.
Donowitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Donowitz is trying to control. Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donowitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kim is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Donowitz advancing to mount.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.
Donowitz is controlling the pace.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donowitz working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kim is staying active underneath Donowitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donowitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donowitz.
Kim trying to control from the bottom.
Kim has his hands clasped together around Donowitz's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
Donowitz keeps Kim at a distance using the push kick.
Kim misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz throws a one two combo.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Kim moved away.
Kim lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Donowitz.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Donowitz cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Kim.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kim tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range. #TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kim to the mat! Kim manages to get full guard.
Kim pulls Donowitz in to control the position. #T1#
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Donowitz is proving a slippery customer.
Donowitz content to stall in guard here.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Donowitz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donowitz chips away with some ground and pound.
Donowitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Donowitz slips nicely into half guard.
Kim trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Donowitz drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donowitz connects with a nice short shot to Kim's temple.
Kim controlling the position for now.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!
Donowitz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kim is trying to stick to Donowitz's back but Donowitz is turning into Kim. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kim's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donowitz.
Kim controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim controlling Donowitz's posture. #T4#
Let's hope that Kim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz had his way with Jong Un Kim in that round.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim checks the leg kick.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Kim moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Donowitz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Donowitz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Donowitz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kim takes one on the button.
Kim walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donk. Donowitz catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Kim.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim misses with a right hand
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim lands a front kick.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kim just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Un Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donowitz on the side of the head.
Donowitz shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz with a hook.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Kim.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz connects with a single shot there.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donowitz misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Donowitz cracks Kim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kim takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Donowitz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Kim.
Donowitz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donowitz's head.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Kim tries to clinch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
A big left from Kim misses.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donowitz. That one must have hurt.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Abraham Donowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jong Un Kim spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll have to drop some bombs on ya.'.

 

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skrumbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skrumbo momentarily.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo is looking to wear down Donowitz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skrumbo did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
Donowitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donowitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skrumbo is trying to stand back up but Donowitz is controlling him #SUB2#
Donowitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skrumbo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donowitz.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skrumbo is trying to stand up here but Donowitz is controlling him well. #ES#
Skrumbo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz moves forwards but Skrumbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Skrumbo defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Skrumbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo catches Donowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Skrumbo jabs at Donowitz's body.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Skrumbo steps away.
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Skrumbo .
Donowitz throws a hook but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Skrumbo works the jab nicely.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Skrumbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo misses with a right hand
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
Skrumbo throws a quick counter head kick but Donowitz was just out of range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skrumbo with a body shot.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Skrumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Skrumbo - just one landing.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.#T1#
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A nice side step and Donowitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skrumbo thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz misses with a hook
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.#T2#
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Skrumbo misses with some punches.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbo controls his hands. #T3#
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Skrumbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo lands with a light punch inside.
Skrumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Skrumbo .
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Skrumbo avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz. #T4#
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Skrumbo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz has Skrumbo pressed against the cage, preventing Skrumbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skrumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
A short left from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrumbo pushes Donowitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Skrumbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donowitz blocking some punches. #TD2#
Skrumbo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Donowitz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skrumbo to the mat. Skrumbo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a big right hand! Oh Skrumbo is in trouble here! Donowitz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz! Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Da Skrumbo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Donowitz throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Matus lands a nice looking body kick.
Matus throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz tries to work over Matus's front leg with a kick but Matus checks it.
Donowitz shoots in but Matus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab. #T1#
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Matus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matus.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus connects with a nice looking jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz lands an overhand right.
Donowitz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.#CL2#
Matus clinches up with Donowitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a punch on the inside.
Matus stalling the fight.
Matus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Donowitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donowitzs head.
Matus working aggressively here.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Donowitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz jabs at Matus's body.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Matus misses.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz punishes Matus's body with a nice straight punch.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Matus blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
Matus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus lands a head shot.
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
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!
Matus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Matus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Donowitz works Matus's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matus.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Matus lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donowitz.
Matus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Matus misses.
Matus takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Donowitz looking to score a takedown here. Matus is defending well but Donowitz drives through and ends up in Matus's guard.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Matus has his hands on Donowitz's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVB#
Matus stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Matus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.
Matus looking to sit in guard and control but Donowitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz landing with the ground and pound.
Matus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Donowitz is in close to Matus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matus has momentary wrist control but Donowitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Matus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matus is adopting a defensive guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Matus blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Matus staying out of range there.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Matus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Matus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Matus misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donowitz misses the body punch
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.#T1#
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matus slips a jab from Donowitz.
Nice cross by Matus.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matus just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Matus avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Matus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz scores with a nice body kick.
Matus scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz cracks Matus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Matus.#T3#
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Matus's ribs.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz shoots in but no luck this time.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Matus moves out of range easily.
Donowitz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.#T4#
Donowitz tests Matus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Crunch! Matus slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.
Matus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz lands a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz! #T1#
Matus is looking to clinch.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Matus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz defending well as Matus loads up on a big left hand.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Matus.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matus is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Matus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Matus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matus just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Donowitz slips a straight right by Matus.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Matus saw that one coming.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matus doesn't seem bothered though.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Matus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Matus does no damage.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matus in his tracks.
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!
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz slips a jab from Matus.
Matus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz with a hook.
Matus 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 Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Matus's head.
Matus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Matus's defenses.
Matus throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matus on the side of the head.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab. #T1#
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matus! But no joy.
Matus misses the jab.
Matus connects with the punch.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matus manages to avoid it.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Matus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Matus moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Matus throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Matus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz lands a jab to Matus's midsection.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus misses with a looping right.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz looks to throw a body kick
and Matus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donowitz thinking. #T3#
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Matus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matus takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Matus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matus's calf.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Matus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Matus.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a quick counter head kick but Matus was just out of range.#TD#
Donowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donowitz looks up at the clock and then as Matus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Donowitz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Donowitz scores with punches from side control.
Matus struggling a bit here.
Matus tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Donowitz scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz is the new featherweight champion!
Abraham Donowitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 523 - Recovery     
Date:   May 05, 2017
#R1#
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tsoi. No joy for Donowitz on that attempt.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsoi avoided it.
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Donowitz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsoi is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Tsoi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tsoi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donowitz thows a huge punch but Tsoi dodges it nicely. #T1#
Donowitz slips a nice elbow through Tsoi's hands, connecting with Tsoi's forehead.
Donowitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsoi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tsoi taking some punishment here, with Donowitz in his half guard.
Donowitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsoi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Donowitz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tsoi.
Donowitz lands an elbow. #T2#
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Donowitz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Donowitz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Donowitz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tsoi!
Donowitz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Donowitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsoi is looking to escape. #T3#
Donowitz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tsoi wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tsoi?
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Tsoi to control.
Tsoi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donowitz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tsoi?
Tsoi tries to hold on but Donowitz postures up.
Tsoi is in a horrible position here. Donowitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Donowitz is landing with some decent strikes but Tsoi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsoi gets back to half guard.
Donowitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back.
Tsoi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donowitz.
Tsoi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donowitz. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Tsoi misses.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Donowitz blocks it well.
Tsoi throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsoi momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsoi on the side of the head. #TD#
Tsoi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donowitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Tsoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Tsoi working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsoi has wrist control.#SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donowitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donowitz working some strikes from top position.
Donowitz chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tsoi has his foot on Donowitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donowitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Donowitz throwing strikes from guard but Tsoi blocks nicely.
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Donowitz works over Tsoi with some ground and pound from guard.
Donowitz is working Tsoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsoi is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donowitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Donowitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donowitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donowitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Donowitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsoi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsoi did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsoi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsoi trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donowitz wants to control but Tsoi is keeping him busy. #T1#
Donowitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsoi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Tsoi is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Tsoi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Tsoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily.
Donowitz is nestled in close to Tsoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Donowitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsoi taking some punishment here, with Donowitz in his half guard. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back.
Donowitz lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Donowitz thows a huge punch but Tsoi dodges it nicely.
Donowitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donowitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Tsoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donowitz lands strikes from half guard.
Tsoi is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Nice strikes from Donowitz there.
Donowitz winds up and cracks Tsoi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz stalling.
Donowitz lands strikes from half guard.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsoi can do to turn this around?
Donowitz working over Tsoi with some ground and pound. Tsoi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Donowitz working over Tsoi with some ground and pound. Tsoi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Tsoi is rocked!
Donowitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsoi is still in real trouble! Can Donowitz finish him?#SUB2#
Tsoi actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Donowitz there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Tsoi throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Tsoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsoi misses.
Donowitz cracks Tsoi with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Tsoi down.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a hook but Tsoi blocks it.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Tsoi loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Tsoi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donowitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsoi should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsoi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a jab.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donowitz is defended easily by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Tsoi slips under a jab from Donowitz.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi.
Tsoi thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz lands an overhand right.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsoi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz defending well as Tsoi loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Tsoi slips a jab from Donowitz.
Tsoi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Tsoi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tsoi throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Tsoi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsoi shoots in but Donowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donowitz somewhat.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Tsoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Tsoi moved out of range nicely.
Tsoi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tsoi throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz throws a nice looking combination but Tsoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donowitz catches Tsoi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Tsoi throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tsoi.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donowitz digs a good body shot into Tsoi's ribs.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Tsoi flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range.
Tsoi throws out a counter right but Donowitz avoids it with no problem.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Good shot there by Tsoi.
Donowitz takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Tsoi's defenses.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsoi scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.#T1#
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi scores with a kick to the body.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsoi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsoi staying out of range there.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsoi swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viktor Tsoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donowitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsoi pinned against the cage. Tsoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Tsoi.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi misses with a body shot
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsoi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a jab.#T3#
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz shoots in for a double leg but Tsoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donowitz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz darts in looking for a takedown but Tsoi gets double underhooks and turns Donowitz into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoi connects with the punch.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsoi sprawls well. He's pushed Donowitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi 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.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Donowitz.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Supernova VII     
Date:   Apr 21, 2017
#R1#
Rapture misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Rapture.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz tries to move into range but Rapture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rapture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rapture showed some decent athleticism there.
Donowitz has his hands clasped together around Rapture's back. He's all about the action.
Donowitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rapture passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Rapture isn't that keen on the idea.
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
Rapture pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rapture misses with a head shot.
Rapture lands a big shot there that rocks Donowitz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rapture throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Donowitz because Rapture loaded up on that one.
Rapture throwing strikes here but Donowitz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz tries to lock up and control but Rapture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Rapture working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Rapture there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and Donowitz is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rapture trying to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Rapture controlling the pace for now.
Rapture landing strikes from the mount and Donowitz is in trouble! #T3#
Donowitz is working to get back to half guard.
Rapture looking to finish with strikes here!
Donowitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz won't allow Rapture to pass to mount.
Rapture trying to control from half guard but Donowitz is working away.
Rapture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rapture in particular looking to stall.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapture tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it.
Rapture missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rapture is trying to work for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well.
Donowitz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rapture seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rapture.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Rapture.
Rapture slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rapture.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Rapture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapture slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Rapture flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Rapture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rapture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rapture delivers a nice body kick.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Rapture ducked under it nicely.
Rapture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture walks into a jab.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
Rapture feints the counter takedown.
Rapture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rapture misses with a straight left.
Rapture dives in for a single leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abraham Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rapture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapture lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.#T2#
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rapture shoots in and bounces Donowitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rapture lands a couple of elbows.
Rapture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Rapture won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
Donowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Donowitz distracts Rapture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rapture controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rapture 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.
Rapture trying to control the position here.
Rapture trying to control the position.
Donowitz trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Rapture tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donowitz throws a jab when Rapture was well out of range.
Rapture only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abraham Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapture.
Rapture throws a fast counter high kick but Donowitz manages to duck under it in time.
Donowitz swings for the body but Rapture moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice body kick.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rapture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Rapture's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donk. Donowitz catches Rapture right on the button with a cross.
Rapture slips a jab from Donowitz.
Rapture drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Donowitz defends it well.
A low kick from Donowitz misses #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a shoot takedown. Donowitz fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapture accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapture throwing strikes but missing.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Donowitz is pulling down on Rapture's head to control his posture.
Donowitz trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rapture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Rapture scoring well with a low kick there.
Rapture tries to move into range but Donowitz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapture connects with a looping right hand.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Rapture is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rapture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.
Rapture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rapture can pounce on him.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapture.
Rapture shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Rapture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. #T3#
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapture let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapture misses the jab.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Rapture throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Rapture counters with a nice body kick.
Rapture staying out of range there.
Rapture unleashes a big counter combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the body
and Rapture counters with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapture moves away.
Donowitz scores with a push kick.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rapture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Rapture manages to avoid it.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Rapture counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapture tries to clinch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Rapture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapture.
Rapture avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Rapture moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapture moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joaquim Rapture just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rapture 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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz pushes down on Rapture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Donowitz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz postures up in Rapture's guard and throws a big left but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
Rapture is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donowitz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rapture is still in real trouble! Can Donowitz finish him?#SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.
Rapture seems to have recovered his senses.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rapture has his foot on Donowitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donowitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donowitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rapture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donowitz cracks Rapture with a solid left hand.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rapture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Rapture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rapture misses with a wild body shot.
Rapture has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Donowitz.
Rapture throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.#T4##TD2#
Rapture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donowitz!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Donowitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rapture.
Rapture cracks Donowitz with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Rapture keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joaquim Rapture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Rapture ducks down to avoid it.
Rapture appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Rapture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapture.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Rapture moved out of range.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rapture takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rapture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donowitz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz pulls Rapture in close to his closed guard and prevents Rapture from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rapture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture throws a big right hand that misses.
Rapture is looking to advance position but Donowitz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Donowitz breaks from Rapture's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rapture manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Rapture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joaquim Rapture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Donowitz lands strikes from half guard.
Rapture is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Rapture on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rapture works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rapture's head.#SUB2#
Rapture 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.
Rapture is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Rapture looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rapture controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself.
Donowitz working some strikes from top position.
Donowitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.
Rapture tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rapture's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapture 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!

Joaquim Rapture is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Joaquim Rapture started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Abraham Donowitz had this to say: 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#626 Wolek v Donowitz     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Wolek misses with a body shot.
Wolek misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Wolek.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wolek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Wolek counters with a right hand to the body.
Donowitz connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donowitz back to the cage. Wolek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Donowitz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donowitz lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Donowitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing.
Wolek is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donowitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz looking to sit in guard and control but Wolek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wolek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wolek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donowitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolek has managed to get both his arms back between Donowitz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Donowitz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolek stays in close to Donowitz's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Donowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Wolek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for a guillotine here but Wolek defends easily. #SUB2#
Donowitz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wolek has picked Donowitz up and slammed him! Donowitz can't keep hold of the triangle and Wolek manages to pass to side control!
Wolek trying to control the action but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face as Wolek controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Donowitz tries to improve position but can't.
Wolek is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolek is really struggling to control Donowitz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Donowitz looks to move to half guard but instead Wolek has passed into mount! Damn!
Donowitz is squirming around, avoiding Wolek's attempts to control the action.
Donowitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wolek continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Wolek is out of range.
Wolek thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Wolek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Wolek throws a right hand that Donowitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Donowitz also avoids with ease.
Wolek fails to land with a series of punches.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolek counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Wolek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donowitz can do to turn this around?
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wolek throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
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 throws a leg kick which misses Wolek's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolek tries to avoid it.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wolek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Donowitz clinches with his opponent.
Wolek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolek misses with a body punch.
Donowitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz cracks Wolek with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Donowitz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolek uses from the top position.
Wolek wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Wolek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Donowitz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wolek has passed into half guard! #T2#
Donowitz trying to control here. #SU#
Wolek postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Donowitz to stand up.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wolek blocks it.
Wolek checks the leg kick.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Wolek.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Wolek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolek's head.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Wolek off balance momentarily.
Wolek misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Wolek looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Wolek throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Wolek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Donowitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolek, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Wolek.
Donowitz tries to work over Wolek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolek scores with a shoulder strike.
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Wolek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donowitz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolek.
Donowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wolek is defending well.
Donowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolek backwards.
Wolek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.#T4##TD2#
Donowitz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolek uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Wolek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donowitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolek has managed to get both his arms back between Donowitz's legs - danger averted.
Wolek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donowitz trying to control the position.
Wolek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukasz Wolek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Donowitz.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Wolek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donowitz in his tracks.
Wolek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Wolek.
Wolek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolek misses with a left hand
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolek!
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
Wolek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Wolek misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolek misses with a head kick.
Wolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
A little feinted left hand from Wolek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Wolek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolek misses with a looping left.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Wolek.
Wolek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Wolek.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz walks into a stiff left hand from Wolek.
Wolek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Donowitz tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolek.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Wolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolek.
Donowitz jabs Wolek right on the nose. Wolek blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolek scores with a head kick.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target.#T2#
Wolek scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wolek avoids it easily.
Wolek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Donowitz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolek's guard.#ES#
Wolek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wolek lands with a left to the head.
Wolek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow.
Wolek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donowitz's defenses.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz blocks an elbow strike from Wolek.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolek blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Lukasz Wolek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolek.
Wolek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donowitz's defenses.
I was talking to Wolek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Donowitz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Donowitz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wolek passes into half guard.
Wolek is keen to just control but Donowitz is a slippery customer.
Wolek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Wolek keeps him under control.
Donowitz is looking to control Wolek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
Donowitz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wolek escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wolek!#SU#
Wolek stands up and beckons Donowitz to his feet.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wolek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Wolek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wolek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lukasz Wolek is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Wolek does no damage.
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wolek throws a sloppy head kick
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolek slips a jab from Donowitz.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donowitz misses with a body punch
and Wolek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolek checks it well.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Wolek avoids it.
It looked like Wolek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolek cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolek lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz misses with a head kick.
Wolek takes one on the button.#T1#
Wolek looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolek throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Donowitz.
Wolek throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz looks for a takedown but Wolek sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Wolek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Wolek slips the punch.
Lukasz Wolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Wolek checks it
and Wolek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wolek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Donowitz digs a good hook to Wolek's body.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into Wolek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolek is wriggling around but Donowitz manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Donowitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolek trying to control from the bottom.
Wolek wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
Donowitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wolek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolek wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz slips a nice elbow through Wolek's hands, connecting with Wolek's forehead.
Donowitz trying to mount his opponent but Wolek defends it.
Wolek pushes Donowitz off looking to stand but Donowitz dives back in and keeps control.
Wolek is concentrating on defense, preventing Donowitz from advancing position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donowitz connects with a nice short shot to Wolek's temple.
Donowitz works his way into side control.
Wolek wants to control but Donowitz postures up.#T4#
Wolek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Donowitz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Donowitz tries to score with some ground and pound. Wolek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Wolek is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolek.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Wolek scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolek avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Wolek throws a counter high kick but Donowitz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Wolek avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolek should have avoided that one.
Wolek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.#T1#
Wolek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Wolek with a nice cross.
Wolek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Donowitz shoots in and bounces Wolek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Wolek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Wolek.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wolek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.#BC#
Wolek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Wolek misses.
Wolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Wolek misses with a looping right.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolek.
Donowitz catches Wolek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Wolek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolek throws a shot to the body.
Donowitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Donowitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into Wolek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Donowitz trying to control but Wolek is working from the bottom. #T3#
Donowitz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Donowitz won't allow Wolek to sweep him here.
Abraham Donowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolek is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Donowitz dives into side control.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Wolek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolek is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lukasz Wolek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donowitz being controlled here momentarily.
Donowitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukasz Wolek.
I think Wolek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Wolek!

After winning the bout, Lukasz Wolek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Abraham Donowitz was interviewed post fight and said 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Skrumbo blocks a head kick by Donowitz.
Skrumbo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skrumbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skrumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Donowitz's head.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Donowitz cracks Skrumbo with a good jab.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Donowitz clobbers Skrumbo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donowitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Skrumbo avoided it.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Skrumbo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skrumbo down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skrumbo tries to avoid it but Donowitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skrumbo to the ground. Skrumbo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Skrumbo 's knee.
Skrumbo misses with a straight left.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skrumbo avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donowitz takes one on the button.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a body kick that stops Skrumbo in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Skrumbo is quick to defend against it.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Donowitz gets a clinch.
Skrumbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Skrumbo misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz. #ROC#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrumbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
A short left from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Skrumbo tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Donowitz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Donowitz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrumbo defends well.
Skrumbo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donowitz's guard.#SUB#
Donowitz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skrumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Skrumbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donowitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skrumbo has managed to get both his arms back between Donowitz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Donowitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skrumbo defends it easily.
Skrumbo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donowitz's guard.#SU2#
Skrumbo stands up and waves to Donowitz to follow him. #T2#
Donowitz lands with a nice body punch.
Skrumbo misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skrumbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Skrumbo works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
As Skrumbo backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skrumbo throws a head kick that misses
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
Skrumbo jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Skrumbo 's head back. #T4#
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
It seemed like Skrumbo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skrumbo 's calf.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Skrumbo backs away, Donowitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbo misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz attempts a counter takedown but Skrumbo avoids it well and moves away.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skrumbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrumbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Skrumbo misses with a hook to the body
and Skrumbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrumbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Skrumbo is quick to defend against it.
Donowitz tries to move into range but Skrumbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Skrumbo throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a huge left! Skrumbo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Donowitz isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Skrumbo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Donowitz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Da Skrumbo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Donnelly takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donnelly is out of range.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Donnelly's defenses.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Donnelly looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Donnelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Donnelly.
Donowitz works Donnelly's body with a nice hook.
Donnelly scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Donnelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donnelly jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Donnelly.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly throws a series of punches but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donnelly scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donnelly motions for Donowitz to come forward. Donnelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donnelly.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Liam Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donowitz swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range. #T3#
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz with a poor takedown
and Donnelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donnelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Donnelly throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donnelly won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz trying to control the action but Donnelly is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working the body and head with strikes.
Donowitz working the ground and pound but Donnelly is defending the strikes.
Donnelly gets back to half guard.
Donowitz uses his free foot to push down on Donnelly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donnelly.
Donnelly can't escape the position.
Donnelly keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Donnelly lands a left and a right that send Donowitz crashing to the mat, dazed. Donnelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Donowitz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donnelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donnelly misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Abraham Donowitz's cut is getting worse.
Donnelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donowitz attempts a counter takedown but Donnelly avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Donnelly didn't expect that.
Donowitz postures up and lands a big shot to Donnelly's brow. #SUB2#
Donnelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Donowitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Donnelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Donnelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donnelly wants to control but Donowitz passes easily into half guard.
Donnelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Donnelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donowitz defends it easily.#T3#
Donnelly is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donnelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donnelly is on top in guard. #REVB#
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Donnelly controlling him for the moment.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Donnelly postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Donowitz looking for a guillotine here but Donnelly defends easily.
Donowitz wants to control but Donnelly passes easily into half guard.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Donnelly has control of the leg.
Donowitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donnelly is working away from the top position though.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Donnelly throws an off balance right hand
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Donnelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donnelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Donnelly.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Nice body kick there by Donnelly.
Donnelly misses the body punch
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donnelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Donnelly misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
Donnelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donnelly is still trying to improve position.
Donowitz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donnelly's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Donnelly is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
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!
Donnelly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Donowitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donowitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz is putting a hurting on Donnelly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donowitz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donowitz cracks Donnelly with a big elbow.
Donowitz has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Donowitz working Donnelly over with strikes here.
Donnelly tries to reverse the position but Donowitz maintains control.
Donnelly wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donnelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donnelly tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donowitz trying to control but Donnelly is having none of it.
Donowitz working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4##SUB#
Donowitz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Donnelly is looking to improve his position but Donowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Donnelly to control.
Donnelly regains half guard.#SUB#
Donowitz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donnelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Donnelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donnelly.
Donnelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donnelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnelly misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liam Donnelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Donnelly is quick to defend against it.
Donnelly is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donnelly thinking.
Donnelly takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Donnelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Donnelly lands a head kick. Donowitz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Donnelly.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donnelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Donnelly throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donnelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donnelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz jabs Donnelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donnelly. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donnelly moves away.
Donnelly misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A big left from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donnelly takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donnelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Donnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Donowitz should have avoided that one.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the head.
Donnelly tries to clinch but Donowitz is having none of it.
A jab from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly throws a hook but Donowitz avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Donnelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
A jab lands there for Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Donnelly blocks a jab.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donnelly lands with an overhand left.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz throws a quick counter head kick but Donnelly was just out of range.#T2#
Donnelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick from Donnelly misses #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Donnelly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Donnelly dodges the ground and pound from Donowitz.
Donowitz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donowitz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Donnelly is not content to let Donowitz control the position. #T3#
Donnelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Donnelly is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz lands some shots froms side control.
Donnelly is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Donowitz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donnelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donnelly is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Donowitz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Donowitz working the body and head with strikes.
Donowitz working the ground and pound from side control.
Donnelly tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz wants to control but Donnelly is keeping him busy.
Donowitz misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan     
Date:   Feb 22, 2017
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Matus. No joy for Donowitz on that attempt.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matus.
Matus throws the kick towards the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Donowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Donowitz misses. #T1#
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matus throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz.
Matus is looking to counter the offense by Donowitz and move into the clinch.
Matus thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus misses with a hook
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz looks to throw the jab but Matus is out of range.
Matus misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Matus keeps Donowitz at a distance using the push kick.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Don Juan Matus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Matus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Matus.
Donowitz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matus.
Matus looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Matus lands with a right hand.
Donowitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Matus ducks right into an uppercut from Donowitz.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus wants to clinch.
Matus misses with a straight right.
Matus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Donowitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matus defends well and Donowitz ends up having to push Matus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matus walks into a stiff left hand from Donowitz.
Matus just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matus did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Donowitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Matus lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Matus counters with a stiff right hand.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matus misses with a hook.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.#T1#
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matus.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Matus.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matus.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus throws a body kick.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz with the counter takedown but Matus avoids it easily.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Matus thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.#T2#
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matus.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Matus 's knee.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Matus looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.#T3#
Donowitz misses with a body shot
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matus misses with a hook
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Matus's body.
Matus scores with a jab. Donowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matus has time to react.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Matus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donowitz motions for Matus to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matus.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus scores with a punch to the head.
Matus lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Matus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
Matus throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.#T1#
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donowitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matus under the eye.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matus's legs.
Matus lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Matus saw that one coming.
Matus jabs at Donowitz's body.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Matus instigates a clinch.
Donowitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow. #T2#
Matus tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matus tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Donowitz.
Matus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus lands a hook that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matus misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Matus.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Matus.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matus, right into the meat.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz jabs Matus right on the nose. Matus blinks but takes it well.
Matus jabs Donowitz right on the nose. Donowitz blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Matus.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Matus moved out of range.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matus only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Juan Matus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matus checks a low kick from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matus.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Matus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matus down. #T1#
Donowitz swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
It looked like Matus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matus. Matus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matus throws a leg kick
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus misses with a hook.
Donowitz throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matus swinging wildly here.
Matus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Matus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matus lands with a nice body punch.
Matus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matus, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Donowitz scores with a takedown into Matus's guard.
Matus has Donowitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Matus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there. #T3#
Matus is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.
Donowitz trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matus looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Matus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matus walks into a left hand.
Matus blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Matus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matus's knee momentarily.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Matus checks it
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz feints the counter takedown.
Donowitz misses with a right hand
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus with a hook.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Matus with a good jab.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus moves in looking to clinch but Donowitz pushes him off.#T1#
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Matus blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matus misses the target.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head.
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matus.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matus.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Matus blocks a low kick nicely.
Matus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Matus throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Matus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Matus misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Matus as Donowitz shoots in.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Matus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Matus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Donowitz has picked Matus up - he's going for a ride! Donowitz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donowitz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Donowitz is working for a kimura here but Matus manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donowitz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donowitz is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Matus looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
Matus pulls Donowitz in to control the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Donowitz.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto     
Date:   Feb 03, 2017
#R1#
Matus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz moves forwards but Matus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donowitz looks for a takedown but Matus sprawls well.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Donowitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Matus tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Matus controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Donowitz is working for a submission of some sort.
Matus trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matus is trying to control but Donowitz manages to pass to mount!
Donowitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Donowitz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matus is on top in guard.
Matus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Matus postures up.
Donowitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donowitz keeping full guard, as Matus tries to pass.
Matus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Donowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donowitz is trying to keep Matus in close.
Matus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Donowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Donowitz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matus escapes and throws Donowitz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Donowitz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matus off and has taken his back!
Donowitz is hanging on to Matus's back as he tries to escape.
Donowitz scores with strikes from the back. #T4#
Donowitz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Donowitz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Matus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Donowitz's guard. Nice work there by Matus.
Matus passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matus trying to control the pace.
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Donowitz wants to control but Matus is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus.
It looked like Matus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Matus.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donowitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Matus.
Donowitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Donowitz.
Matus tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Matus misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matus misses with the combination.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matus throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Donowitz slips a jab from Matus.
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus tries to clinch up.
Matus swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Matus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Matus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matus looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matus.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matus shakes it off.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Matus throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus connects with a leg kick. Donowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Matus scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matus as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Matus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Matus counter with a right hand.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Matus.
Matus looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz takes a swing at Matus's ribcage but misses.
Matus tests Donowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Donowitz misses with a left hand
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz throws a hook but Matus blocks it.
Matus throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Matus counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matus cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Matus moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Matus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matus strikes.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matus thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matus takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Matus cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donowitz motions for Matus to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matus wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matus looks to throw a body kick
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Matus lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus slaps away a takedown attempt from Donowitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Donowitz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Matus moves out of range of the strikes.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Matus. #TD2#
Donowitz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matus is trying to defend but Donowitz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Donowitz prevents Matus from improving his position.
Donowitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Matus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matus.
Donowitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donowitz trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
Donowitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz really dominated that round.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Donowitz cracks Matus with an open hand slap.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Donowitz lands a glancing blow to the side of Matus's head.
A shot to the liver by Matus. Beautiful body shot.
Matus throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Matus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Matus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Matus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Matus misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Matus punishes Donowitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matus swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matus.
As Matus backs off Donowitz throws a huge counter combo but Matus manages to avoid it all.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Donowitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Donowitz won't allow Matus to sweep him here.
Matus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Donowitz trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Donowitz wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Matus controlling the pace.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Matus has control of the leg.
Matus trying to mount his opponent but Donowitz defends it.
Matus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Matus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Donowitz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Matus pushes past his half guard into mount!
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Donowitz tries to control Matus's body but Matus pushes him off. Donowitz squirms to his side and now Matus has his back!
Matus is not going to allow Donowitz to sit and survive in this position.
Matus keeps control of the position as Donowitz tries to break free.
Donowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Matus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donowitz is in bad spot here. #T4#
Matus biding his time, controlling Donowitz.
Matus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Matus not allowing Donowitz to control his hands.
Donowitz is trying to break free.
Donowitz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matus biding his time, controlling Donowitz.
Donowitz can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Juan Matus had his way with Abraham Donowitz in that 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matus.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
A big left from Matus misses.
Matus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
The fighters circling - Matus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz tries a quick counter leg kick but Matus is wise to it.
Matus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Donowitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
A big right from Matus misses.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a low kick, right behind Donowitz 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Matus misses
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Matus misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Donowitz misses.
Good exchange - Matus coming out on top.
Matus lands with an uppercut that bounces Donowitz off the cage and back into range.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matus.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Donowitz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matus - the referee stops the clock and Donowitz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matus. Donowitz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donowitz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donowitz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Matus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Donowitz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Matus blocks the low kick.
Matus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matus needs to keep his hands up - Donowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Matus connects with a body shot.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.
Matus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Donowitz lunges at Matus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matus's hand.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Matus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matus feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down. #T3##TD2#
Donowitz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matus sprawls well initially but Donowitz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matus is pressing down on Donowitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matus keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.
Abraham Donowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matus pulls Donowitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Donowitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Matus from controlling successfully.
Matus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matus tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Matus controlling him for the moment.
Matus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Donowitz.
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 Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Don Juan Matus retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
A shot to the body from Anders misses #CL2#
and Donowitz counters by moving into the clinch.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz is leaning against Anders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anders.
A right handed body shot lands from Anders.
Anders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz. #T1##BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
Anders misses with a looping left.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Donowitz.
Donowitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donowitz swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
Anders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anders throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Anders checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Anders is out of range.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Anders.#CL2#
Donowitz rushes Anders and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anders doesn't manage to clinch there - Donowitz circles away.
A leg kick checked by Anders.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Anders.
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Anders moves his leg out of the way.
Anders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anders throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donowitz thinking.
Donowitz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anders wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Anders blocks a jab.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Donowitz scores with a jab.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Anders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Anders's defenses.
Anders misses the jab.
Anders throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Anders is predictable there
and Donowitz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anders really felt that one!#CL2#
Donowitz rushes Anders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anders prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Anders prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz working aggressively here. #T4#
Anders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Anders throws a head punch that misses.
Anders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donowitz has him pressed against the cage.
Donowitz tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders blocking some punches.
Anders lands with a left to the head.
Anders is trying to force a seperation but Donowitz has the dominant position.
Anders tries to circle away but Donowitz has him pinned against the cage.
Anders struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Anders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anders blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Donowitz slips a straight right by Anders.
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders feints and then cracks Donowitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Anders tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anders.
Anders blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anders misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz works on Anders's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
Anders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anders misses with a knee to the head.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz prevents Anders from breaking the clinch.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anders pushes off an throws an elbow but Donowitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anders takes a shot to the head.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Anders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz gets through Anders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anders misses with the head strike.
Donowitz lands with a light punch inside.
Donowitz pushes Anders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Donowitz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anders.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anders fails to land.
Anders misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Donowitz tries to pull guard but Anders holds him up against the cage and eventually Donowitz drops back down to his feet.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Donowitz is controlling the position.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anders connects with a nasty looking knee right to Donowitz's face.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Anders misses with the head strike.
Donowitz tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Donowitz has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Anders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donowitz misses with a body punch.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Donowitz cracks Anders with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donowitz moves out of range as Anders throws a body kick.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Anders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Anders lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donowitz gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Donowitz clinches up with Anders and pushes him back against the cage.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anders takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Anders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 looks to land a body kick but Anders moved away.#T1#
Donowitz throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
Donowitz tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anders jabs Donowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Anders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Donowitz rushes Anders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anders is trying to break free.
Anders blocking some punches.
Anders takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donowitz keeps control of Anders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz wants to counter with a clinch but Anders pushes him away.
Donowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Anders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Anders is predictable there
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anders swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Donowitz throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders moves forwards but Donowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Donowitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Anders moves away
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anders tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Anders misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anders swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ingemar Anders.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals     
Date:   Dec 30, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz tries to score with a low kick but Dust moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dust to the mat! Dust manages to get full guard.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dust 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. #SUB2#
Dust working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily. #T1#
Donowitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donowitz postures up. #SUB2#
Dust working for a triangle but Donowitz defends it easily.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dust is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donowitz defends well.
Dust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donowitz connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dust working for submissions but it's allowed Donowitz to get to half guard.
Dust taking some punishment here, with Donowitz in his half guard.
Dust manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donowitz is looking to pass into half guard but Dust pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dust is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donowitz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dust is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Donowitz stands and throws Dust's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dust tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Dust is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dust is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donowitz off and has taken his back!
Dust avoiding Donowitz 's attempts to control his hands.
Dust punishes Donowitz with strikes from the back mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Dust avoiding Donowitz 's attempts to control his hands.
Donowitz is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dust looking for the choke from the back.
Dust misses with an elbow to the head.
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 Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dust takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Dust throws a big shot that misses.
Dust scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one.
Dust misses with a takedown attempt
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dust looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Nice defenses there by Dust.
Donowitz throws a right hand that Dust ducks under and follows up with a left that Dust also avoids with ease.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dust quickly recovers to half guard.
Donowitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donowitz is looking to stall here but Dust recovers full guard.
Donowitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dust's head.
Donowitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dust is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dust is retaining full guard.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dust can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dust holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz throws a hook but Dust avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dust avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dust looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Dust counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz swings for the body but Dust moves out of range.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dust throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dust checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Dust follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dust misses with a looping left.
Dust motions for Donowitz to come forward. Dust throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dust misses with a leg kick.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dust counters with a body kick.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dust cracks Donowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Donowitz backing away here, and Dust unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dust misses with a head kick.
Dust with a jab.
Donowitz sizes up Dust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dust lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Dust appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Dust has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Dust struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Dust lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dust misses with a body punch.
Donowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dust misses with a punch to the body.
Dust working aggressively here.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dust tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Dust blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Dust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donowitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dust is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Star Dust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dust.
Dust slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Dust.
Dust misses with a wild body shot.
Dust just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Dust counters with a nice uppercut.
Dust moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Dust lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz catches Dust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Dust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dust.
Donowitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dust.
Donowitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz blocks a jab.
Dust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a low kick, right behind Dust 's knee. #T1#
Dust takes one to the side of the head.
Dust throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Dust tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dust with a hook.
Dust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dust.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Dust avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Dust slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Dust off the cage and back into range.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Dust with an uppercut!
Dust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Dust slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Dust is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks. #T2#
Donowitz moves out of range as Dust strikes.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dust.
Dust throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dust.
Donowitz misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dust throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Dust tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Dust saw that one coming.
Dust connects with a nice looking jab.
Dust throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dust. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Dust's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dust tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Dust didn't see that one coming.
Dust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donowitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dust trying to keep a closed guard but Donowitz is proving a slippery customer.
Abraham Donowitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donowitz works over Dust with some ground and pound from guard.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Dust keeps moving.
Dust tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dust wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dust lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Dust slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dust tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dust checks the leg kick.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dust has Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Dust controls the action.
Dust misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley     
Date:   Dec 22, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Tyraanicao moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyraanicao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyraanicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyraanicao is fending him off so far but Donowitz persists. Nope, Tyraanicao circles away and we're back to standing.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Tyraanicao thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Tyraanicao is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyraanicao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Tyraanicao throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyraanicao 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 lands with a nice body punch.
Donowitz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyraanicao's hands.#T2#
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Donowitz moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyraanicao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao is out of range. #T3#
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
Tyraanicao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donowitz.
Donowitz jabs Tyraanicao right on the nose. Tyraanicao blinks but takes it well.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tyraanicao throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.#T4#
Tyraanicao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyraanicao stuns Donowitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyraanicao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Donowitz if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donowitz motions for Tyraanicao to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donowitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyraanicao finds it's way round the side to connect with Donowitz's head.
Donowitz shoots for a takedown but Tyraanicao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyraanicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz shoots and misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyraanicao.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz. #T2#
Tyraanicao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Tyraanicao shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyraanicao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyraanicao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Tyraanicao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Tyraanicao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyraanicao.
Donowitz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tyraanicao just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Tyraanicao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick.
Tyraanicao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyraanicao momentarily. #T4#
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Abraham Donowitz's cut is getting worse.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Tyraanicao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donowitz back to the cage. Tyraanicao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Tyraanicao throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao unleashes a big counter combination but Donowitz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyraanicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Tyraanicao swings widly with a right hand
and Donowitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyraanicao as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to the nose.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao slips a jab and a cross from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyraanicao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyraanicao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyraanicao pushes Donowitz away with a front kick.
Donowitz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyraanicao makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Donowitz really felt that one!
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz thows a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it #CL2#
and Tyraanicao counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyraanicao.
A short right from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz is leaning against Tyraanicao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
A short left from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow. #BC2#
Tyraanicao breaks from the clinch.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a jab. Tyraanicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyraanicao counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyraanicao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyraanicao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donowitz on the side of the head. #T3#
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donowitz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a looping right hand.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyraanicao is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyraanicao seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao lands with a cross.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a good low kick that Tyraanicao was not able to check.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyraanicao avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tyraanicao throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyraanicao throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Tyraanicao misses.
Donowitz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyraanicao avoided it.
Tyraanicao throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot
and Donowitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyraanicao thinking.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Tyraanicao misses the body punch
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyraanicao throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyraanicao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyraanicao scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz misses with a combination
and Tyraanicao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyraanicao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Tyraanicao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyraanicao wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Tyraanicao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyraanicao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tyraanicao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyraanicao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyraanicao momentarily.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
A jab lands there for Tyraanicao.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Tyraanicao misses with a combination
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Tyraanicao is quick to defend against it.
Tyraanicao scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz lands the left hand.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Donowitz scores with a four punch combination!
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tyraanicao misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyraanicao. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyraanicao checks it well.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Tyraanicao didn't see that one coming.
Tyraanicao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Tyraanicao! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

 

Event: Syn 490 - Wayne v. Keosayan     
Date:   Dec 09, 2016
#R1#
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Tyraanicao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Tyraanicao shrugs it off though.
Tyraanicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Tyraanicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donowitz slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Donowitz cracks a nice hook into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyraanicao looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Tyraanicao thuds his shin into the meat of Donowitz's side.
Tyraanicao with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tyraanicao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Tyraanicao slams his shin into Donowitz's torso.#T3#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyraanicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyraanicao rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyraanicao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyraanicao has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyraanicao.
Donowitz scores with the left hand. Tyraanicao knows he should have avoided that one.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Tyraanicao.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyraanicao's calf.
Donk. Tyraanicao catches Donowitz right on the button with a cross.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Donowitz off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyraanicao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donowitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyraanicao with a body shot.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Tyraanicao counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyraanicao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 throws a good cross that connects.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Donowitz avoids it.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tyraanicao misses
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyraanicao lands a head kick!
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab. #T4#
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyraanicao steps away.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyraanicao in the body.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz shoots and misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tyraanicao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao lands with a nice combination. Donowitz backs away looking to recover.
Tyraanicao fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Tyraanicao scores with a punch to the head.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by clinching up but Donowitz breaks away and moves out of range.
Donowitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
Donowitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyraanicao thows a leg kick but Donowitz checks it
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyraanicao throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Tyraanicao throwing a counter right hand but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Donowitz.
Tyraanicao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Tyraanicao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Donowitz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Tyraanicao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyraanicao steps away.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyraanicao lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Abraham Donowitz's cut even more.#T4#
Donowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyraanicao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donowitz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyraanicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bostar Tyraanicao.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!

Bostar Tyraanicao took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Abraham Donowitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Donowitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wayne lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Wayne takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne tries a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.#T1#
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Donowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wayne lands a hook that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donowitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wayne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Donowitz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wayne. #T2#
Wayne works on Donowitz's body with a couple of short punches.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Wayne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Wayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wayne tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Donowitz.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donowitz keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donowitz presses Wayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donowitz up against the cage.
Donowitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donowitz lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne lands with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wayne - that will leave a mark!
Donowitz scores with a kick to the body.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donowitz's hands.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donowitz takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Wayne misses #CL#
and Donowitz counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Wayne working aggressively here.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz shoots for a takedown but Wayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Donowitz tries to counter with a takedown but Wayne is quick to defend against it.
Wayne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.#T3#
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Wayne moved away.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Donowitz throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Wayne throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donowitz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Wayne lands a jab-cross combination.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
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.
#R3#
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Wayne flicks out a counter leg kick but Donowitz steps away.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne slips a straight right by Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne misses with a body shot. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne cracks Donowitz with an open hand slap.
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Donowitz in the body.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne lands with a cross.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Wayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Wayne connects with a body shot.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2##CL#
Donowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Still in the clinch, Donowitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Wayne lands a right hand.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Donowitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Wayne backwards. #T3#
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Donowitz works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wayne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wayne. #BC2#
Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Donowitz swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Donowitz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Donowitz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donowitz. That did some damage!
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it.
A combination from Donowitz does no damage.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Donowitz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Donowitz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donowitz works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Donowitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Donowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Donowitz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wayne bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Donowitz wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Wayne controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz is controlling Wayne's posture.#SUB#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Donowitz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Donowitz is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donowitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Donowitz's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz had his way with Lil Wayne in that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donowitz staying out of range there.#TD#
Donowitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donowitz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wayne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wayne wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy. #T1#
Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donowitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz is thwarting Wayne's attempts to control the position.
Donowitz lands strikes from half guard.
Wayne is looking to control Donowitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wayne avoid being mounted?
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wayne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Donowitz wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Wayne keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wayne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donowitz to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Donowitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Wayne is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donowitz forces his way into half guard.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
Wayne is still trying to improve position.
Wayne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne doesn't have the hooks in and Donowitz manages to turn into his guard.
Wayne is trying to keep Donowitz in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne 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 Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!

A victorious Lil Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Abraham Donowitz spoke after the fight, saying 'Wolf nerfed my stats before the Cilian Lynch fight.'.

 

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado     
Date:   Nov 06, 2016
#R1#
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyraanicao lands a front kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Donowitz.
Tyraanicao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body. Donowitz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyraanicao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyraanicao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz tries a quick counter leg kick but Tyraanicao is wise to it.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.#T1#
Tyraanicao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Donowitz is looking to slow Tyraanicao down with leg kicks.
Tyraanicao takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Tyraanicao is looking to wear down Donowitz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Donowitz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyraanicao lands the left hand.
Tyraanicao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance. #T2#
Tyraanicao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Tyraanicao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyraanicao doesn't seem phased though.
Tyraanicao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyraanicao thows a body kick. Donowitz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donowitz swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Bostar Tyraanicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz counters with a body kick.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyraanicao is just out of range.
Tyraanicao lands with a right hand. #T3#
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyraanicao scores with a kick to the body.
Donowitz jabs at Tyraanicao's body.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyraanicao digs a good body shot into Donowitz's ribs.
Tyraanicao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao tries to sprawl out of it but Donowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyraanicao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Tyraanicao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target.
Tyraanicao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz slips a jab and a cross from Tyraanicao.
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Good exchange - Donowitz coming out on top.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyraanicao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donowitz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
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.
#R2#
Donowitz dives in and grabs Tyraanicao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao pushes down on Donowitz's head and hops out.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyraanicao throws a front kick that sends Donowitz stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
Tyraanicao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Donowitz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tyraanicao has got the better of the exchanges.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Tyraanicao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao connects with a right hand. Donowitz shakes it off.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyraanicao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Tyraanicao stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Donowitz is on him like rabid pit bull! Tyraanicao slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
Our winner, Abraham Donowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bostar Tyraanicao spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Oct 18, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Abraham Donowitz. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Donowitz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. JEW FLOW kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!




175 cm
27 yrs
146 lbs



171 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fuujin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Donowitz
Donowitz wants to hit a switch here but Fuujin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Donowitz there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Donowitz
Donowitz is looking to improve his position but Fuujin isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz just holding on.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Fuujin seems content to control.
Donowitz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Donowitz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fuujin wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donowitz looking for submissions off his back.
Donowitz moves into full guard.
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donowitz pulls Fuujin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuujin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donowitz controls Fuujin momentarily but Fuujin frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuujin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Donowitz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fuujin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Donowitz is holding on to half guard well.
Fuujin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Donowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
Donowitz trying to hold on to Fuujin's head to control him but Fuujin postures up.
Donowitz controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuujin in particular looking to stall.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is defending well.
Fuujin wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuujin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin is looking to pass Donowitz's guard but actually Donowitz recovers to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuujin postures up.
Donowitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Donowitz is looking for a triangle but Fuujin pushes his legs off easily.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Donowitz is keeping the position.
Donowitz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) Donowitz
Fuujin trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to control but can't.
Donowitz wants to take a breather but Fuujin is having none of it.
Fuujin has a hand on Donowitz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Donowitz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (5) Donowitz
Donowitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuujin tries to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donowitz tries to control but Fuujin wriggling away.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position but Donowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Donowitz controlling from the full mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position but Donowitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Donowitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fuujin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to maintain the position but Donowitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuujin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (8) Donowitz
Fuujin regains half guard.
Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to control but Donowitz passes into half guard.
Donowitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donowitz prevents Fuujin from improving his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily.
Donowitz prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
Fuujin is concentrating on defense, preventing Donowitz from advancing position.
Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin is controlling Donowitz's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 8 to 5.
Abraham Donowitz is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: JEW FLOW. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abraham Donowitz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




165 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs



171 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Donowitz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donowitz lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Donowitz
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donowitz pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Donowitz content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to control Donowitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Donowitz
Steel Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Donowitz has a good base and remains in mount.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Donowitz has a good base and remains in mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Donowitz
Donowitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Donowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here.
Donowitz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Donowitz, not yet.
Donowitz is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donowitz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Donowitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (7) Donowitz

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Donowitz trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donowitz controls the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz content to stall in guard here.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his hands on Donowitz's head, controlling the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn trying to control the position here.
Steel Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Donowitz has passed into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donowitz in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn is trying is best to control the position here.
Steel Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Donowitz jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (10) Donowitz
Donowitz staying calm.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




160 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs



171 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Donowitz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donowitz is in Silva's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Donowitz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Silva pulls Donowitz in close to prevent any damage.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Donowitz
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donowitz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Donowitz trying to control here.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Donowitz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Donowitz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donowitz is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donowitz tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donowitz controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to keep Silva in close.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Donowitz pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Silva content to stall in guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Donowitz
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is trying to control but Donowitz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Donowitz

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Donowitz stalls from top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Donowitz off but Donowitz is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (2) vs (9) Donowitz
Silva wants to hold on but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donowitz controlling from the full mount.
Silva wants to control but Donowitz is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Donowitz controlling from mount.
It looks like Donowitz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donowitz content just to control the position here.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Abraham Donowitz. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




165 cm
27 yrs
143 lbs



171 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Donowitz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ward napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ward (0) vs (4) Donowitz
Ward is looking for a sweep.
Donowitz taking a breather here.
I wouldn't like to be where Ward is right now.
Donowitz controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz is staying tight to Ward's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Donowitz has knee on belly momentarily but Ward bucks him off and regains half guard.
Ward trying to control but Donowitz postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ward is looking to get back to full guard here but Donowitz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (0) vs (7) Donowitz
Donowitz controlling the position.
It looks like Donowitz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Donowitz taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz takes a little break here. Ward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Ward is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is being controlled here.
Ward tries to buck Donowitz off but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz working away.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz not doing much here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Donowitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz advances to half guard.
Donowitz controlling the pace.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ward trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz is looking to pass Ward's guard but actually Ward recovers to full guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Donowitz tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Donowitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment.
Ward is pulling down on Donowitz's head to control his posture.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward controlling Donowitz's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz wins on points by 7 to 0.
Abraham Donowitz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abraham Donowitz and Akira Hayabusa. Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by JEW FLOW. Hayabusa has chosen Paris as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




171 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs



167 cm
39 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abraham Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Donowitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hayabusa was covering up waiting for the punch and Donowitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donowitz (2) vs (0) Hayabusa
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.

Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa working a defensive guard but Donowitz passes into half guard.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard but Donowitz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Donowitz (5) vs (0) Hayabusa
Hayabusa is trying to escape the position but Donowitz is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hayabusa is trying to control Donowitz's posture but Donowitz avoids it.
Hayabusa is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayabusa's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hayabusa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayabusa is looking for a sweep.
Hayabusa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Donowitz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Donowitz (7) vs (0) Hayabusa
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Hayabusa to control.
Donowitz wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz controlling his opponent.
Hayabusa is trying desperately to improve position.
Donowitz looking to control but Hayabusa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz content just to control the position here.
Hayabusa is looking to get to half guard.
Donowitz controlling his opponent.
Hayabusa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Donowitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donowitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayabusa working to try and regain half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to control but Hayabusa wriggling away.
Donowitz controlling his opponent.
Hayabusa is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to hold on but Donowitz postures up.
Hayabusa manages to control the position for a moment.
Donowitz controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to lock up and control but Donowitz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayabusa tries to reverse the position but Donowitz maintains control.
Donowitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hayabusa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donowitz controlling from the full mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hayabusa for as long as he can get away with.
Hayabusa tries to reverse the position but Donowitz maintains control.
Donowitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayabusa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donowitz trying to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayabusa can't escape the position.
Donowitz trying to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Hayabusa to control.
Donowitz trying to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Hayabusa is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz content just to control the position here.
Hayabusa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.
Hayabusa regains half guard.
Hayabusa wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to pass to mount but Hayabusa is defending the position.
Donowitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayabusa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Donowitz wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping him busy.
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa gets back to full guard.
Hayabusa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donowitz takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Abraham Donowitz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Akira Hayabusa was interviewed post fight and said 'Watashi mo kakushin shimashita. Shikashi, kare no A - gēmu o motarasu tame ni watashi no aite ni furukurejitto. Ōku no sonkei. Watashi no manējā no matto no okage de, watashi no suponsā. Hon'nō to makyaberi. Modotte kimasu. Arigatō'.

 

Event: Syn 467 - Hitman vs Rocker     
Date:   Aug 29, 2016
#R1#
A combination from Anders does no damage.
Anders throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders throws a one two combo.
Anders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Anders throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Anders looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Donowitz swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anders checks a leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Donowitz drives through and clinches with Anders against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz scores with a shoulder strike.
Donowitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anders prevents it.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anders lands with a light punch inside.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anders slows down the pace here.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Anders is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
A short left from Anders.
Anders tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Donowitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anders.
Anders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anders seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anders stalls.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anders has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
A short right from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anders backwards. #BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Anders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
No joy there for Anders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Anders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anders walks into a jab.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Donowitz's belly button to the back.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Anders.
Anders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Anders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Donowitz manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anders moves out of range of the body kick.
Anders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anders moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Donowitz tries to move into range but Anders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches up with Anders, looking for a takedown. Donowitz pushes Anders against the cage but Anders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Donowitz.
Donowitz tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Anders checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anders throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Donowitz wants to clinch up but Anders keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anders swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Anders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Donowitz misses.
Anders throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Donowitz.
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Donowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anders's calf.
Donowitz looks to clinch
and Anders counters with a good low kick that Donowitz was not able to check.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders scores with a hook.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Anders settles back down.
Anders misses with a combination
and Donowitz counters with a thumping low kick.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anders connects with a single shot there.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anders.
Donowitz walks into a straight right hand from Anders.
Donowitz misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anders as he avoids it easily.
Anders throws a quick counter head kick but Donowitz was just out of range.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Anders checks it.
Anders is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donowitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anders.
Anders lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anders looks to land a left hand but Donowitz moved out of range nicely.
Donowitz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anders counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anders staying out of range there.
Anders misses with a kick to the body.
And Donowitz tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anders.
Anders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses
and Anders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donowitz punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anders.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anders's head backwards.#CL2#
Donowitz darts in and clinches Anders up against the cage.
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Anders.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donowitzs head.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anderss head.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a body punch. #T1#
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Anders takes a shot to the head.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz scores with a shoulder strike.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donowitz up against the cage.
Donowitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Anders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anders.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Anders working aggressively here.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Anders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Donowitz tries to clinch but Anders is having none of it.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anders!
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donowitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Anders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Donowitz manages to circle out of the way.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anders moves out of range of the strikes.
Anders wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz tries a quick counter leg kick but Anders is wise to it.
Donowitz stuns Anders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Donowitz has managed to clinch. #T4#
Donowitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow. #BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Anders throws a right hand that Donowitz ducks under and follows up with a left that Donowitz also avoids with ease.
And Donowitz responds with a good body kick, but Anders manages to step out the way in time.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Anders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

A relieved looking Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1#
Wayne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Wayne misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Wayne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Donowitz to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Donowitz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donowitz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working. #T2#
The referee asks Donowitz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Donowitz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wayne is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Donowitz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donowitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wayne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donowitz off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz can't escape the position.
Donowitz trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Wayne controlling well, preventing Donowitz from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne missing with strikes.
Donowitz rolls, trying to escape but Wayne keeps control of the position.
Donowitz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wayne.
Donowitz breaks Wayne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donowitz is one step ahead there.
Donowitz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donowitz at a distance.
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Wayne's leg. Wayne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Donowitz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Donowitz slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wayne can pounce on him.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz scores with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Donowitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
Donowitz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz attempts a counter takedown but Wayne avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne cracks Donowitz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wayne.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne throws a leg kick #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a shoot takedown. Wayne fights it but they end up in guard.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Donowitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne being controlled here, momentarily.
Wayne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
Wayne punishes Donowitz's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
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.
#R3#
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Donowitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Donowitz's body. Donowitz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Wayne scoring well with a low kick there.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Donowitz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz slips a jab from Wayne.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz there.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donowitz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Donowitz.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Wayne takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Wayne cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donowitz.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wayne swivels and escapes.
Wayne throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
Donowitz keeps Wayne at a distance using the push kick.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Donowitz thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wayne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wayne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Donowitz attempts a counter takedown but Wayne avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Donowitz defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Donowitz moved out of range.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Donowitz dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donowitz throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donowitz.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Wayne 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.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donowitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz wants to clinch.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Donowitz moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Wayne tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Wayne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donowitz pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Wayne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Donowitz.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
Wayne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Abraham Donowitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wayne.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne lands with a right to the head.
Donowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Donowitz is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lil Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Wayne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wayne avoids it.
Donowitz cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz jabs at Wayne's body.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Decent striking displayed by Wayne there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne motions for Donowitz to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne cracks Donowitz with an open hand slap.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Wayne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wayne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Donowitz.
Abraham Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wayne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Donowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donowitz tries to avoid it. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Donowitz's head back.
Donowitz avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayne misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz motions for Wayne to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.#T4#
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
Wayne moves forwards but Donowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Donowitz's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Wayne scores with a body shot.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wayne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donowitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wayne 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!

Lil Wayne is the new featherweight champion!
Lil Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Ascension EPL FINAL     
Date:   Jul 28, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monteban works Donowitz's body with a nice hook.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Monteban lands with a shot to the body.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Monteban has been cut.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monteban ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monteban scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Monteban swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Monteban throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Donowitz gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Monteban stopping the sweep attempt from Donowitz.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Donowitz has wrist control.
Donowitz is controlling Monteban's posture.
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donowitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monteban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donowitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monteban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donowitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Monteban drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donowitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monteban has Donowitz in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Donowitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Monteban is looking for a triangle but Donowitz pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Monteban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Donowitz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Monteban manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Donowitz trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Monteban scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Monteban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donowitz is pulling down on Monteban's head. It's preventing any offense from Monteban, at least for the moment.
Monteban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donowitz is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz controlling Monteban's posture.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Donowitz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban cracks Donowitz with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monteban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monteban.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Monteban moves out of range as Donowitz throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Monteban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
letting Monteban counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Donowitz misses the target.
Monteban sizes up Donowitz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monteban.
Monteban avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz scores with a push kick.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monteban can pounce on him.
Monteban moves out of range of the body kick.
Monteban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monteban on the side of the head.
Donowitz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
Monteban defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monteban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Donowitz.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Monteban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Monteban slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Monteban moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donowitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Monteban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monteban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monteban feints a counter leg kick.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.#T3#
Donowitz walks into a left hand.
Monteban dives in for a single leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz misses with a body shot. #KD#
Donowitz lands a left and a right that send Monteban crashing to the mat, dazed. Donowitz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Monteban is rocked!
Monteban swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Monteban is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Monteban's head but Monteban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz cracks Monteban with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Monteban falls to his knees and Donowitz doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
A victorious Abraham Donowitz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EPL Semi Final     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Koch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donowitz thumps Koch with a low kick.
Donk. Donowitz catches Koch right on the button with a cross.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Koch.
Koch connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Koch.
Koch lands a nice shot to the body.
Koch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Koch lands a head kick!
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Koch cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Koch cracks Donowitz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donowitz lands a nice hook to Koch's body. Koch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Koch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koch takes a step back to recover.
Koch throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koch scrambles back to his feet.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Koch tries a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz is wise to it.
Koch staying out of range there.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Koch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koch takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz with a jab.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.#T2#
Koch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Koch slaps away a takedown attempt from Donowitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koch! But no joy.
Koch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz backing away here, and Koch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koch lands a body shot.
Donowitz misses with a hook
and Koch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Koch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koch counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Donowitz moves into the clinch.
Donowitz lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Koch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Koch.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Koch avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Donowitz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz lands a right hand.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Koch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Koch scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Koch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Koch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koch's calf.#TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koch quickly recovers to half guard.
Donowitz is thwarting Koch's attempts to control the position.
Koch is concentrating on defense, preventing Donowitz from advancing position. #SUB#
Donowitz seems to be working for a kimura but Koch defends the submission attempt.
Donowitz wants to advance to full mount but Koch doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Koch has Donowitz pulled in close to control his posture.
Donowitz looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Koch tries to sprawl out of it but Donowitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koch with a hook.
Koch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Koch counters with a nice leg kick. #T7#
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Donowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Koch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koch stuns Donowitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koch checks it well.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Koch.
Donowitz loads up on a big right hand but Koch slips the punch.
Koch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz lands a jab.
Koch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donowitz.
A slow jab from Donowitz misses its intended target. #T8#
Koch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Koch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donowitz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Donowitz gets tackled into the cage by Koch. Koch maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Koch blocks it. #BC2#
Koch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donowitz works Koch's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T9#
Koch ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koch.
Donowitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Koch avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koch has time to react.
Koch thumps Donowitz with a low kick.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koch on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Koch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz throws a right and a left that Koch avoids nicely.
Koch looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Donowitz.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Our winner, Abraham Donowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EPL Quarter Final     
Date:   Jul 13, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Donowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hopkins is able to avoid easily.
Hopkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Donowitz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hopkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Hopkins's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Hopkins is trying to keep Donowitz in close.
Donowitz pushes down on Hopkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donowitz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hopkins trying to control but Donowitz postures up. #T1#
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Donowitz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hopkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Donowitz's guard.
Hopkins wants to get up but he can't break Donowitz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Donowitz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Donowitz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hopkins has picked Donowitz up and slammed him! Donowitz can't keep hold of the triangle and Hopkins manages to pass to side control!#T2##SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Donowitz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donowitz lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopkins is keeping the position for now.
Donowitz stops Hopkins from standing up.
Donowitz looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donowitz is controlling him.
Donowitz trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Donowitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Donowitz misses with a takedown
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donowitz or not. #T4#
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Hopkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Come on Hopkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins looking to stall.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Donowitz. #T5#
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Hopkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donowitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head. #T6##BC2#
Hopkins breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Donowitz lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz moves to clinch but Hopkins breaks away
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donowitz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Hopkins looking to score a takedown here. Donowitz is defending well but Hopkins drives through and ends up in Donowitz's guard.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Donowitz won't let him. #SUB#
Hopkins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Donowitz's closed guard. He's half up but Donowitz has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Donowitz pivots and extends the arm, Hopkins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Donowitz! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Donowitz!
After winning the bout, Abraham Donowitz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Vinny Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 10     
Date:   Jul 06, 2016
#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Donowitz drives through with a takedown into De Santo Cristo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo stands and throws Donowitz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to buck De Santo Cristo off but De Santo Cristo is having none of it.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo tries for a kimura but Donowitz is defending well. #T1#
Donowitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donowitz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Santo Cristo working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position but Donowitz is working away.
Donowitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Santo Cristo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from De Santo Cristo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz taking a bit of punishment here - De Santo Cristo scoring with strikes.
De Santo Cristo tries to move to mount but Donowitz blocks the move with his legs.
Donowitz wants to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.#T3#
De Santo Cristo gets to mount! Donowitz was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
De Santo Cristo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Donowitz hang on?
Donowitz working to try and regain half guard.
Donowitz reaches up to try and control the position but De Santo Cristo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Donowitz rolls and tries to escape and now De Santo Cristo has his back!
Donowitz is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Donowitz is in a bad position with De Santo Cristo working for a choke. Donowitz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
De Santo Cristo working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep but no luck.
De Santo Cristo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donowitz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
De Santo Cristo pulls Donowitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Donowitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo wants to sweep here but Donowitz controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz controlling from the top position.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santo Cristo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
De Santo Cristo throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
De Santo Cristo wants to counter with a clinch but Donowitz pushes him away.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donowitz as he jumps to the side. #T7#
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for De Santo Cristo's leg but De Santo Cristo calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz throws the left hand but De Santo Cristo avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Donowitz catches De Santo Cristo right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
De Santo Cristo has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donowitz or not.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Donowitz lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Donowitz misses with the head strike. #TD2#
De Santo Cristo has clasped his hands together around Donowitz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donowitz tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
The strikes coming from De Santo Cristo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Donowitz is keeping him busy.
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Donowitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz prevents De Santo Cristo from moving into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Santo Cristo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!

After winning the bout, Joao De Santo Cristo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 9     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Dillashaw Junior changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to Donowitz's midsection.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw Junior's shoulder, as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillashaw Junior.
Donowitz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillashaw Junior lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillashaw Junior can pounce on him.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dillashaw Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donowitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Donowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dillashaw Junior is not content to let Donowitz control the position. #T1#
Dillashaw Junior taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to improve his position.
Dillashaw Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Donowitz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Donowitz controlling from side mount.
Dillashaw Junior stops Donowitz from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What's Dillashaw Junior going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sloppy strikes there by Donowitz.
Donowitz scoring with punches and elbows.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Donowitz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donowitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donowitz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Donowitz advances to mount.
Donowitz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Donowitz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dillashaw Junior for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Donowitz.#T5#
Donowitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donowitz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Donowitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donowitz continues to stall.
Dillashaw Junior looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donowitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dillashaw Junior is looking to escape.
Dillashaw Junior working to try and regain half guard. #T7#
Donowitz trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
Donowitz looking to finish with strikes here!
Donowitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donowitz can't control as he wanted to and Dillashaw Junior manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dillashaw Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Donowitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Dillashaw Junior wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillashaw Junior throws a wild body kick that Donowitz sees coming a mile off.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T9#
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Dillashaw Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Dillashaw Junior's head back.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior. #CL2#
Dillashaw Junior has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Dillashaw Junior avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Donowitz managing to block the knees to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Donowitz digs a right hand into Dillashaw Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dillashaw Junior's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz avoiding damage as Dillashaw Junior throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 8     
Date:   Jun 22, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD2#
Donowitz gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban lands a couple of digs.
Monteban trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Donowitz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Donowitz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donowitz is pulling down on Monteban's head. It's preventing any offense from Monteban, at least for the moment.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban throws a strike but Donowitz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Monteban has his foot on Donowitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donowitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Monteban is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donowitz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donowitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Monteban is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Donowitz rolls with it to try and escape but Monteban cranks on the arm and Donowitz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 7     
Date:   Jun 15, 2016
#R1#
Smoochie Wallace takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Smoochie Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a wild combination.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Donowitz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a nice body shot.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Smoochie Wallace swinging wildly here.
Smoochie Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz scores with a one two! Smoochie Wallace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Smoochie Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Smoochie Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz blocks a jab.#T1#
Smoochie Wallace defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Smoochie Wallace lands.
Smoochie Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donowitzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donowitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Smoochie Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.#KD#
Donowitz lands a big right hand that sends Smoochie Wallace crashing to the mat! Donowitz stays standing though and waves Smoochie Wallace back to his feet!#ROC#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Donowitz ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Smoochie Wallace clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham Donowitz!
An out of breath Abraham Donowitz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 6     
Date:   Jun 08, 2016
#R1#
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Donowitz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins cracks Donowitz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Donowitz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hopkins is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Donowitz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Donowitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Donowitz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Hopkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hopkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donowitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopkins is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Hopkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Donowitz grinds an elbow into Hopkins's temple.
Donowitz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hopkins regains half guard.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Donowitz keeps him under control.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Donowitz 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.#SUB#
Donowitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donowitz. #T2#
Hopkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.
Donowitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hopkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donowitz is just content to waste time from the top position. Hopkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Hopkins looking to control but Donowitz passes into half guard.
Donowitz wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins has hold of Donowitz's hands but Donowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Donowitz in his half guard.
Well, if Donowitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Donowitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Donowitz drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins has hold of Donowitz's hands but Donowitz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donowitz thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopkins is looking to get back to is feet but Donowitz passes into side control.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Donowitz working the body and head with strikes.
Hopkins is pushing Donowitz's head away, looking to escape. Donowitz manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Donowitz working the ground and pound from side control.#T5##SUB#
Donowitz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hopkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hopkins regains half guard there - taking advantage of Donowitz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hopkins wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hopkins is pressing down on Donowitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donowitz scoring with some ground and pound.
Donowitz trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Donowitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.#T7##SUB2#
Donowitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donowitz postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins pulls Donowitz in close to prevent any damage.
Donowitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donowitz trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Donowitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donowitz throwing strikes but missing.
Hopkins managing to control the position. #T8#
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donowitz postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Hopkins is adopting a defensive guard.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.
Donowitz being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T9#
Donowitz catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donowitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Hopkins wants to counter with a clinch but Donowitz pushes him away.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hopkins pushes Donowitz up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Our winner, Abraham Donowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Vinny Hopkins spoke after the fight, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 5     
Date:   Jun 01, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malvo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Malvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donowitz momentarily.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Donowitz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malvo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malvo. Donowitz shrugs it off though.
Donowitz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Malvo.
Malvo moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.#T1#
Malvo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Donowitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malvo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Malvo.
Donowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Malvo.
Lorne Malvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Donowitz successfully pulls guard.
Malvo preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo wants to stand and escape but instead Donowitz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Donowitz trying to control but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Donowitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Donowitz throws an elbow that misses. Malvo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donowitz's guard. Nice move by Malvo!#REVR##SU#
Malvo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donowitz fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Malvo misses its target.
Donowitz lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Malvo.
Donowitz scores with a jab.#T4#
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malvo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Donowitz counters with a single leg into guard. Malvo didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Malvo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Donowitz is looking for a triangle but Malvo pushes his legs off easily.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz working a defensive guard here.
Malvo tries to stand but Donowitz is controlling from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malvo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donowitz is proving hard to escape from.
Donowitz trying to keep a closed guard but Malvo is proving a slippery customer.
Donowitz seems keen to control Malvo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Donowitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malvo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malvo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donowitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donowitz has a closed guard, preventing Malvo from standing up. #SUB2#
Donowitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.#SU#
Malvo gets to his feet - Donowitz follows without any prompting.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Malvo should have avoided that one. #T7#
Donowitz blocks a leg kick.
Malvo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Malvo lands a front kick.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donowitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Donowitz.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz drops his hands momentarily and Malvo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Malvo moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Donowitz clinches up against the cage.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo. #T8#
Donowitz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Malvo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donowitz is looking for a takedown.
Donowitz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malvo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donowitz can turn it around.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malvo.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo missing with knees to the body. #T9#
Donowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malvo tries to break free but Donowitz pushes him back against the cage.
Donowitz is trying to pull guard but Malvo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Malvo.
Donowitz lands with a left to the head.
Malvo tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malvo throws out the jab.
Donowitz defending well as Malvo loads up on a big left hand.
Malvo avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Malvo misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Malvo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lorne Malvo.
I think Malvo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abraham Donowitz!

During a confident post fight interview, Abraham Donowitz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 4     
Date:   May 25, 2016
#R1#
Keosayan misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keosayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keosayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan tries to counter with a takedown but Donowitz is quick to defend against it.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Keosayan moves away
and Keosayan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keosayan passes into half guard.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Donowitz is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Keosayan is thwarting Donowitz's attempts to control the position.
Donowitz won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Keosayan moves nicely into side control.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Donowitz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Keosayan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Keosayan won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Keosayan tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the body.
Keosayan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Keosayan thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keosayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Nice body kick there by Donowitz.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abraham Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Donowitz drops Keosayan with a beautiful combination! Keosayan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donowitz is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Keosayan has been cut.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.#CL2#
Donowitz moves into range and clinches up with Keosayan.#T5#
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body.
Keosayan stalling the fight.
Keosayan tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keosayan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keosayan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donowitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keosayan digs a right hand underneath Donowitz's ribcage. Donowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keosayan tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6##TD#
Keosayan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Donowitz regains guard immediately.
Keosayan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keosayan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keosayan passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keosayan lands strikes from half guard.
Keosayan is thwarting Donowitz's attempts to control the position.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg. #T7#
Keosayan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donowitz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keosayan is controlling the pace.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keosayan is looking to pass Donowitz's guard but actually Donowitz recovers to full guard.
Donowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it. #T9#
Keosayan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Donowitz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Keosayan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donowitz is surviving well by controlling Keosayan's body position as best he can.
Donowitz tries to control the position but Keosayan now has his back. #SUB#
Keosayan tightening his grip on Donowitz, looking for the choke.
Keosayan controlling the position well here. Donowitz rolled but Keosayan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!

Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 3     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Jamison cracks the inside of Donowitz's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Jamison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jamison looks for a takedown but Donowitz sprawls well.
Donowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jamison looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
Jamison working aggressively here.
Jamison misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamison tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Jamison scores with a hook to the body.
Jamison misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Donowitz tries a body shot but Jamison blocks it.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jamison.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison misses with the head strike.
Jamison misses with a body punch.
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Jamison tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison is working for takedown but Donowitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donowitz misses with some punches. #T2#
Jamison can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamison has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jamison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the 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!
Jamison defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz lands with a good body shot.
Jamison misses the jab.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Jamison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jamison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Jamison staying out of range there.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Jamison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Jamison.
Jamison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a head kick.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jamison checks it well.
Jamison shoots in and drives through. Donowitz sprawls well.
Abraham Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donowitz checks a leg kick.
Donowitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Jamison with that takedown attempt.
Jamison throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range. #T4#
Jamison throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Jamison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Donowitz tries for a takedown but Jamison manages to get underhooks.
Jamison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Jamison throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Donowitz tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison misses with some punches. #TD2#
Jamison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T5##SUB#
Donowitz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jamison pulls his head out easily.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Jamison has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donowitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donowitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Donowitz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jamison is looking for a triangle but Donowitz pushes his legs off easily.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard. #T6#
Donowitz trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jamison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jamison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donowitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donowitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jamison 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.
Jamison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Jamison is looking to cinch up a triangle. Donowitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jamison's body to avoid the submission. Jamison has instead reached around Donowitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jamison arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Jamison!
In his post fight interview, John Jamison started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 2     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Lynch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donowitz.
Jab, jab by Donowitz - just one landing.
Donowitz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lynch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
A head kick by Lynch misses
and Donowitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Lynch is avoiding it.
Donowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.#CL2#
Lynch clinches.
Donowitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Donowitz throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lynch tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it. #BC2#
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lynch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Lynch.
Lynch tries to clinch but Donowitz moves away
and Lynch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynch doesn't seem bothered though.
Lynch misses with a left hand
and Donowitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Lynch scores with the left hand. Donowitz knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donowitz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lynch just manages to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Donowitz's head backwards.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Donowitz counters with a left to the body.
Lynch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Donowitz has time to react.#CL#
Donowitz rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Donowitz pushes off an throws an elbow but Lynch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Lynch stalls.
Donowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Donowitz.
Donowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
A hook to the body from Donowitz.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynchs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lynch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cilian Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lynch misses the jab.
Donowitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Donowitz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donowitz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Donowitz.
Lynch scores with a punch to the head.
Donowitz blocks the body kick.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T5##TD#
Donowitz gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donowitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Lynch won't allow it. #T6#
Lynch wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well. #SUB#
Donowitz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donowitz wants to control but Lynch is keeping him busy.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz being controlled here momentarily. #T7##SUB2#
Lynch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T8#
Lynch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynch throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lynch.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lynch.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Donowitz.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Donowitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Lynch has closed the distance and engaged Donowitz in a clinch. #T9#
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cilian Lynch.
I think Lynch 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cilian Lynch!

Cilian Lynch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: EPL 10 - Week 1     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but De Fran ducks down to avoid it.
De Fran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Fran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Fran throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Donowitz was looking to counter with a kick there.
De Fran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick
and De Fran counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fran with a hook.
De Fran throws a shot from downtown. Donowitz moves away and avoids it.
De Fran is looking to clinch but Donowitz is avoiding it.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
De Fran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from De Fran.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but De Fran manages to avoid it.
De Fran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from De Fran.#T1#
De Fran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donowitz in his tracks. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Fran tries to bench press Donowitz off him but Donowitz keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Donowitz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Donowitz working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Fran is not content to let Donowitz control the position. #T2#
Donowitz working the ground and pound from side control.
De Fran tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Fran is avoiding damage well.
De Fran dodges the ground and pound from Donowitz.
We've been hearing that Donowitz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Fran is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on De Fran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donowitz wants to control but De Fran is keeping him busy. #T3#
De Fran tries to bench press Donowitz off him but Donowitz keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on De Fran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donowitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Fran some visible discomfort.
De Fran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donowitz lands some shots froms side control.
Donowitz is looking to take a break and control but De Fran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Donowitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Fran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donowitz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Donowitz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Donowitz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Fran is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T5#
Donowitz wants to control but De Fran is keeping him busy.
Donowitz working the head with strikes.
De Fran is looking for a sweep.
Donowitz working the ground and pound but De Fran is defending the strikes.
Donowitz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Fran down.
De Fran struggling a bit here.
Donowitz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Fran is not content to let Donowitz control the position.
Donowitz working away.#T6#
De Fran is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
De Fran has one of Donowitz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Donowitz controlling the position.
De Fran on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T7#
Donowitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Fran's legs.
De Fran gets back to half guard.
Donowitz working De Fran over with strikes.
Donowitz prevents De Fran from improving his position.
De Fran desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Donowitz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
De Fran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Donowitz thows a huge punch but De Fran dodges it nicely.
Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donowitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Fran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Fran is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz trying to control from half guard but De Fran is working away. #T9#
De Fran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donowitz 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.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but De Fran keeps moving.
Donowitz is really struggling to control De Fran but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Donowitz. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Donowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donowitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donowitz tries to work over De Fran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!

Abraham Donowitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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