PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz's entrance music is The Bear Jew . A fine choice. Samuelsson has chosen Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Donowitz
vs
Mizurugi Samuelsson

181 cm
29
160 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

171 cm
29
157 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Fast

KAISER
Brute

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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samuelsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuelsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Samuelsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samuelsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donowitz.
Samuelsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samuelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Samuelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donowitz is fending him off so far but Samuelsson persists. Nope, Donowitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuelsson tries for a takedown but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donowitz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Samuelsson ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samuelsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donowitz - the referee stops the clock and Samuelsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donowitz. Samuelsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Samuelsson looks winded!
Donowitz circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Donowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Samuelsson fails to land the takedown.
Samuelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donowitz's waist but Donowitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Samuelsson off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Samuelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Donowitz which made him look bad.
Nice body punch from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson has his takedown stuffed
and Donowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donowitz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuelsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Samuelsson.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samuelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Donowitz scores with a four punch combination!
Donowitz is looking to slow Samuelsson down with leg kicks.
Donowitz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Samuelsson's leg. Samuelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samuelsson avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Samuelsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Samuelsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Donowitz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Samuelsson.
Donowitz lands with a straight right. Samuelsson didn't see that one coming.
Donowitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samuelsson. Samuelsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samuelsson looks for a takedown but Donowitz sprawls well.
Samuelsson darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donowitz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuelsson.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Samuelsson's body.
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Samuelsson shoots in but Donowitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Donowitz.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuelsson.
Samuelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samuelsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
No luck for Samuelsson with that takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samuelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Donowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Samuelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donowitz clobbers Samuelsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body. Samuelsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samuelsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donowitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samuelsson somewhat.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz lands with a cross.
Samuelsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donowitz tries to avoid it but Samuelsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donowitz to the ground. Donowitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Samuelsson down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samuelsson misses with an uppercut. Donowitz saw that one coming.
Samuelsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samuelsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samuelsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Donowitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samuelsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donowitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Samuelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samuelsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Samuelsson with an uppercut!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Samuelsson 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.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Donowitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Donowitz stuffs the takedown.
Donny Donowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Samuelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samuelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donowitz circles away.
Donowitz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samuelsson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samuelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Donowitz cracks Samuelsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samuelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Donowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Samuelsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samuelsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Samuelsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Samuelsson is rocked!
Samuelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samuelsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz connects with a jab.
Samuelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Donowitz, looking for a takedown. Samuelsson pushes Donowitz against the cage but Donowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donowitz works Samuelsson's body with a nice hook.
Samuelsson walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
Samuelsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Samuelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samuelsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donowitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samuelsson takes a step back to recover.
Donowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Donowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samuelsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Samuelsson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Donowitz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Donny Donowitz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.