PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz Jr has chosen Joe Esposito You're The Best Around as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Akerman
vs
Donowitz Jr

180 cm
22
177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Donowitz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Donowitz Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Akerman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Akerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Akerman there.
Donowitz Jr throws a shot to the body.
Donowitz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Akerman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Donowitz Jr just manages to avoid it.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz Jr slips a jab from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akerman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but Donowitz Jr moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akerman throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akerman defending well as Donowitz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Donowitz Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donny Donowitz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman lands a front kick.
Donowitz Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akerman.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Donowitz Jr misses with a straight right.
Akerman throws a sloppy head kick and Donowitz Jr moves out of range easily.
Donowitz Jr throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Donowitz Jr blocks the body kick.
Donowitz Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Akerman misses its target.
Donowitz Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Akerman.
Akerman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Donny Donowitz Jr has been cut.
Donowitz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz Jr's knee but Donowitz Jr avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Akerman misses.
Akerman misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.
Akerman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akerman throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz Jr looks to land a body kick but Akerman moved away.
Akerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donowitz Jr lands a body shot.
Akerman tries to land a leg kick but Donowitz Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Donowitz Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Akerman is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Donowitz Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr throws a jab when Akerman was well out of range.
Donowitz Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz Jr is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akerman moves away.
Donowitz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Akerman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr throws a shot to the body.
Donowitz Jr misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donowitz Jr checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donowitz Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Decent striking displayed by Donowitz Jr there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Akerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donowitz Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Donowitz Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz Jr swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman tried to counter with a leg kick but Donowitz Jr avoided it.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.
Donowitz Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Akerman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donny Donowitz Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz Jr'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.

Donowitz Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman checks a low kick from Donowitz Jr.
Jab by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akerman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akerman.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman.
Akerman throws a solid leg kick but Donowitz Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akerman.
Donowitz Jr misses with a low kick as Akerman jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Donowitz Jr backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donowitz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr misses with a hook
and Akerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akerman misses with a body kick.
Donowitz Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Donowitz Jr closes the distance and pushes Akerman back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Donowitz Jr - that landed with a thud.
Donowitz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman lands with a left to the head.

Akerman breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
Akerman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz Jr.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donowitz Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donowitz Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akerman. That one must have hurt.
Donowitz Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akerman's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akerman's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donowitz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donowitz Jr is looking to clinch but Akerman is avoiding it.
Akerman scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Akerman misses.
Donowitz Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akerman throws a hook but Donowitz Jr blocks it.
Akerman checks the leg kick.
Donowitz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Akerman counters with a leg kick.
Akerman dips to his left and cracks Donowitz Jr with an uppercut!
Akerman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donowitz Jr loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Donowitz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Akerman scores with a four punch combination!
Donowitz Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Akerman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donowitz Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman slips under a jab from Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr lands a body shot.
Donowitz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akerman has time to react.
Akerman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donowitz Jr's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Akerman.
Donowitz Jr thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Akerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donowitz Jr throws out the jab.
Akerman wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz Jr is out of range.
Good shot there by Akerman.
Donowitz Jr misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Donowitz Jr.
Akerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donowitz Jr. That one must have hurt.
Donowitz Jr tries to land a front kick but Akerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz Jr tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Donowitz Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donny Donowitz Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Akerman throws a wild body kick that Donowitz Jr sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz Jr misses with a body kick.
Donowitz Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Donowitz Jr takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz Jr.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donowitz Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Akerman steps away.
Donny Donowitz Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Donowitz Jr.
Donowitz Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz Jr tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
Donowitz Jr wants to slow Akerman down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz Jr misses with a body shot.
Akerman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman misses with a body shot.
Akerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Akerman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donowitz Jr is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz Jr! But no joy.
Donowitz Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Akerman's shoulder, as Akerman tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Donowitz Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Donowitz Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akerman cracks Donowitz Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donowitz Jr stuns Akerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz Jr!
Donowitz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr misses with a hook.
Donowitz Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akerman.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses
and Donowitz Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman moves out of range of the body kick.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Donowitz Jr blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Akerman.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz Jr.
A jab from Donowitz Jr misses.
Akerman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz Jr.
Akerman scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz Jr swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
It looked like Akerman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz Jr checks a leg kick.
Donowitz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donowitz Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz Jr takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Donowitz Jr finds it's target.
Akerman defending well as Donowitz Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Donowitz Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz Jr lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Akerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Donowitz Jr.
Akerman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akerman 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 Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman tries to bum rush Donowitz Jr with a series of wild strikes but Donowitz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donowitz Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Donowitz Jr moves into the clinch.
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 Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akerman is trying to push Donowitz Jr away but Donowitz Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akerman prevents a body shot from Donowitz Jr.
Akerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akerman lands a right hand.
Akerman blocks a body shot from Donowitz Jr.
A body shot lands from Donowitz Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akerman.
Akerman tries to work over Donowitz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Akerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donowitz Jr lands a jab.
Akerman throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donowitz Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz Jr!
Donny Donowitz Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.