PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Satriani's choice of entrance music: Satch Boogie. On his way into the cage it seems that Donnie Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donnie Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jackson
vs
Satriani

174 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Satriani!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Satriani lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Satriani tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Joe Satriani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satriani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Satriani misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satriani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satriani throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Satriani.
Satriani throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Satriani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Satriani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Satriani looks gassed!
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Satriani misses its intended target.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Satriani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Satriani is defending well.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson is keen to just control but Satriani is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Satriani defending well.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Satriani is defending well.
Jackson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Satriani reverses the position - he's now on top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is controlling Satriani's posture.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Satriani passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Satriani will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson sizes up Satriani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satriani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe Satriani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Satriani.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani misses with a looping left.
Satriani throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Satriani is breathing heavily.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Satriani as he avoids it easily.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Satriani tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Satriani's guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Satriani keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satriani is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson trying to control but Satriani is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donnie Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Satriani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Satriani throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Satriani sprawls well. Satriani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Satriani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Donnie Jackson has been cut.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Satriani.
Satriani throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Satriani.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Satriani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satriani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Satriani keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Satriani defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satriani throws out the jab.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Satriani.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Satriani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satriani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satriani stuffs the takedown.
Satriani throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Satriani, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Satriani against the cage but Satriani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satriani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Satriani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Satriani wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Satriani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Satriani swivels and escapes.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Satriani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Satriani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Satriani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Satriani throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Satriani.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Satriani's body.
Satriani walks into a jab.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Satriani to the mat! Satriani manages to get full guard.
Satriani keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Satriani keeps moving.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donnie Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Jackson'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.

Satriani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Satriani as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Satriani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Satriani on his heels. He'll look to pass Satriani's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Satriani wriggles free and stands up.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Satriani is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head kick misses from Satriani.
Satriani misses with a lunging right hand

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Satriani didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Satriani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Satriani manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Satriani's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satriani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Satriani has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Satriani is keeping him busy.

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Satriani, who protects the arm well.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Satriani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Satriani has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Satriani.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Satriani keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson had his way with Joe Satriani in that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Satriani won't allow it.

Jackson looking for a submission but Satriani manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Satriani is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Satriani's guard.

Jackson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Satriani to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Satriani to get back to his feet.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Satriani is not content to let Jackson control the position.

Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Satriani rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Satriani!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satriani manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Satriani's guard.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Satriani doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson trying to control but Satriani is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson pushes down on Satriani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe Satriani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson not doing much here.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is taking a breather. Satriani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Donnie Jackson!

Donnie Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Donnie Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Donnie Jackson gave a big smile as he said ' I'm now ready to revenge all my loses then reclaim my title!'.