PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Husky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Tom Donowitz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Donowitz
vs
Husky

174 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

150 cm
31
162 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Bullet Proof System

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Husky connects with a jab.
Konrad Husky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Husky.
Husky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz is looking to slow Husky down with leg kicks.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Husky but Husky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donowitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Husky. Husky obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donowitz lands with a kick to the temple. Husky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Husky. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Donowitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Husky.
Donowitz scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Husky in his tracks.
Husky motions for Donowitz to come forward. Husky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Husky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donowitz circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Husky. Donowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Husky counters with a good low kick that Donowitz was not able to check.
Husky leaves Donowitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Husky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Husky lands a nice looking kick to the body. Donowitz takes a step back to recover.

Husky clinches with his opponent.
Husky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donowitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Husky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Donowitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Husky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Husky tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Husky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donowitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Husky gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Donowitz lands a takedown into guard.

Husky 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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz preventing the sweep.

Husky throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Donowitz escapes and throws Husky's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Husky is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
Donowitz just content to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Donowitz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Husky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donowitz's best efforts.

Donowitz is trying to work for a kimura but Husky is defending well.

Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donowitz pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky trying to control from the bottom.
Husky punching from the bottom.
Husky is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz working over Husky with some ground and pound. Husky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Husky moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Husky trying to keep a closed guard but Donowitz is proving a slippery customer.
Donowitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Husky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donowitz wants to control from the top but Husky keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands a couple of digs.

Donowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Husky's legs - danger averted.
Donowitz trying to control but Husky is working from the bottom.

Husky 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 distracts Husky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Husky is trying to keep Donowitz in close.

Husky 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. Oh but Husky is tightening it up a little... Donowitz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Donowitz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Donowitz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Husky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Konrad Husky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Konrad Husky waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.