PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 743 p4p, 571 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 93 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samsonov
vs
Donowitz

202 cm
30
255
18 - 6 - 0

193 cm
26
275
8 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
Good standup being displayed there by Samsonov as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samsonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samsonov's knee momentarily.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Samsonov.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Donowitz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samsonov sprawling to the canvas! Samsonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Donowitz finish him?!

It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Samsonov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samsonov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samsonov checks it well.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donowitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Samsonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Samsonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donowitz's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses the jab.
Samsonov tries to counter by clinching up but Donowitz breaks away and moves out of range.
Donowitz cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Donowitz does no damage.
As Donowitz looks to move away, Samsonov throws a big counter combo but Donowitz just gets out of the way.
Samsonov throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Donowitz sends Samsonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donowitz is motioning to the referee to let Samsonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Samsonov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Samsonov misses.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samsonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donowitz lands a big right hand that sends Samsonov crashing to the mat! Donowitz stays standing though and waves Samsonov back to his feet!
Oh Samsonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donowitz circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Samsonov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Donowitz wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'.