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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like. Donowitz has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Donowitz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz's calf.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donowitz. Donowitz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
Nelson is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson throws a head kick but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz throws out the jab.
Nelson throws a push kick but Donowitz slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for 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!
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson checks a low kick from Donowitz.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson 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.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Donowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Donowitz blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Donowitz with a hook.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Donowitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body
and Donowitz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Byron Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Donowitz. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Donowitz avoids it well.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Donowitz clinches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Donowitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donowitz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donowitz.
Donowitz pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Donowitz pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Donowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donowitz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donowitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donowitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nelson manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Donowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Nelson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Donowitz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it.
Nelson prevents Donowitz from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Donowitz needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Donowitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Byron Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a 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!
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Donowitz's side.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz takes one to the side of the head.
Donowitz takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but 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 Byron Nelson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Donowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Donowitz's leg but Donowitz calmly moves out of range.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Donowitz jumps back.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz slips a jab from Nelson.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Donowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Donowitz connects with a single shot there.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Donowitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Donowitz throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donny Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donowitz pushes Nelson away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donowitz avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donowitz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Donowitz cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Donowitz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nelson to stand back up!
Nelson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nelson throws a body punch but Donowitz moves out of range.
BAM! Donowitz delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nelson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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