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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Livin It Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
51 - 13 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vesnev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Vesnev misses with a body shot.
Donowitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vesnev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Vesnev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz moves out of range as Vesnev strikes.
We've been told by Donowitz's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vesnev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donowitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Vesnev's head.
Donowitz thumps Vesnev with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donowitz tries to work over Vesnev's front leg with a kick but Vesnev checks it.
Vesnev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesnev throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesnev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Vesnev.
Donowitz pushes Vesnev away with a front kick.
Jab by Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesnev scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz moves away from the strike by Vesnev.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Vesnev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donowitz manages to avoid it.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
A jab from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz cracks Vesnev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vesnev checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vesnev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz lands the left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vesnev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesnev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vesnev's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesnev misses the target.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Donowitz slams his shin into Vesnev's torso.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Vesnev.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vesnev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vesnev. That did some damage!
Donowitz throws a low kick, looking for Vesnev's leg but Vesnev calmly moves out of range.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vesnev staying out of range there.
Vesnev lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vesnev 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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesnev fails with a takedown attempt.
Donowitz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vesnev's calf.
Vesnev takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Vesnev shakes it off.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesnev.
Jab by Donowitz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Vesnev down.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesnev misses with a straight left.
Donowitz lands a nice hook to Vesnev's body. Vesnev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vesnev. That did some damage!
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vesnev throws a low kick but Donowitz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Donowitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vesnev lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz scores with a body shot.
Vesnev slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donowitz as he avoids it easily.
Vesnev misses with a hook.
Donowitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vesnev moves forwards but Donowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donowitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesnev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Donowitz as he connects with a hook.
Vesnev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Vesnev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with an outside leg kick.
Vesnev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vesnev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donowitz has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev moves out of range of the body kick.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesnev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donowitz slips a straight right by Vesnev.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from Donowitz. No joy for Vesnev on that attempt.
Donowitz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vesnev avoids it.
Vesnev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donowitz. That one must have hurt.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vesnev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Vesnev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vesnev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donowitz under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Donowitz as Vesnev shoots in.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
Vesnev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
letting Vesnev counter with a right hand.
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vesnev throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz throwing a counter right hand but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Vesnev misses with a left hand
and Vesnev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vesnev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Vesnev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Vesnev swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Vesnev misses with a body punch
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz throws the kick towards the body but Vesnev avoids it.
Vesnev feints the counter takedown.
Vesnev swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Vesnev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vesnev checks the leg kick.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vesnev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Donowitz counter with a right hand.
Vesnev thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vesnev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vesnev fails with the takedown
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vesnev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vesnev 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.
Vesnev misses with a few strikes there.
Vesnev missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Donowitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Vesnev blocks the leg kick.
Vesnev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vesnev checks a leg kick.
Vesnev clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vesnev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donowitz to the mat! Donowitz manages to get full guard.
Donowitz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vesnev blocks a body shot from Donowitz.
Vesnev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
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 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Vesnev.
Donowitz just leaning against Vesnev, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control the position but instead, Donowitz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vesnev into the cage.
Vesnev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donowitz is defending well for now.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Donowitz.
Vesnev lands a shot to the body.
Vesnev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesnev.
Vesnev tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz digs a right hand underneath Vesnev's ribcage. Vesnev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vesnev scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vesnev fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vesnev controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vesnev.
Vesnev tries to pull guard but Donowitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Vesnev drops back down to his feet.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Donowitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vesnev backwards.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vesnev throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Donowitz.
Vesnev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz lands a nice uppercut.
Donowitz lands a right hand.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Donny Donowitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vesnev.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Vesnev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vesnev.
Vesnev has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vesnev.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesnev blocks an uppercut.
Vesnev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a body punch.
Vesnev presses Donowitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vesnev pushes Donowitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vesnev misses with some punches.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Vesnev controls the action.
Donowitz has Vesnev pushed against the cage.
Vesnev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donowitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Vesnev.
Vesnev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Donowitz to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesnev swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz digs a right hand underneath Vesnev's ribcage. Vesnev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donowitz.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vesnev misses with the head strike.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vesnev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Vesnev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vesnev tries to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Vesnev feints the counter takedown.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz moves out of range as Vesnev strikes.
Donowitz is looking to counter punch.
Vesnev shoots in for a double leg but Donowitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donowitz is looking to slow Vesnev down with leg kicks.
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Donowitz misses its target.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vesnev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donowitz thuds his right hand into Vesnev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vesnev ducks right into an uppercut from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vesnev looks to land a body kick but Donowitz moved away.
Donowitz takes a swing at Vesnev's ribcage but misses.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donowitz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Donowitz stops Vesnev from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep.
Vesnev trying to control the position but Donowitz is working away.
Donowitz keeping his opponent close.
Vesnev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donowitz can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Vesnev slaps the foot to one side.
Vesnev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vesnev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesnev moves away.
A little jabbing left from Vesnev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev with a poor takedown
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
Donowitz delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Vesnev shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Donowitz.
Vesnev throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vesnev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Vesnev dives in for a single leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vesnev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Vesnev's leg. Vesnev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Vesnev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Donowitz to the ground. Vesnev is now in Donowitz's guard.
Donowitz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vesnev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz had his way with Yury Vesnev in that round.
The cut man is working on Donny 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a kick to the body.
Vesnev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donowitz slips a jab from Vesnev.
An attempted straight right counter from Donowitz misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Vesnev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
Donowitz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev avoids the body shot from Donowitz.
Vesnev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donowitz thuds his shin into the meat of Vesnev's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev misses with the combination.
Vesnev misses with a body shot.
Vesnev throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Vesnev tries for a takedown but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donowitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Vesnev's head but Vesnev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vesnev.
Yury Vesnev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vesnev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vesnev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donowitz to the mat! Donowitz manages to get full guard.
Donowitz pushes Vesnev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesnev misses with a looping left.
Vesnev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesnev misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vesnev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vesnev fails with the takedown.
Vesnev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vesnev.
Donowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vesnev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesnev throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
A jab from Donowitz finds it's way through Vesnev's defenses.
Donowitz defending well as Vesnev loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donowitz throws a nice head kick!
Donowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vesnev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Vesnev with an uppercut!
Vesnev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Vesnev shoots in for a double leg but Donowitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vesnev slips under a jab.
Vesnev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesnev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Vesnev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesnev moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz sizes up Vesnev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vesnev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vesnev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donowitz but Donowitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Donny Donowitz 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.
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