Perhaps if Link still had a weapon, he'd be able to block. Perhaps if there weren't shattered pieces of wood flying into his face, he'd have been able to react fast enough to dodge.

But those weren't options, and instead Link gets a solid piece of titanium to the stomach.

As Donnie stands up, Link does down. He hits the ground with a dull thud - and for a moment Link just lies there, catching his breath.

Then he raises his hands; a clear sign that Link is conceding this round.