PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 2343 p4p, 312 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 1759 p4p, 250 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Valparaiso. On his way into the cage it seems that Kamden Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kamden Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jackson
vs
OQuinn

188 cm
21
207 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
217 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition
WarHorse Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips a jab from OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a jab.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OQuinn.
OQuinn tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OQuinn defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses the jab.
OQuinn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on OQuinn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson cracks OQuinn with a good jab.

It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control from half guard but OQuinn is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but OQuinn is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OQuinn can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but OQuinn is defending well.
OQuinn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OQuinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OQuinn tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn wants to get back to full guard.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OQuinn is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OQuinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but OQuinn is defending the position.
Jackson thows a huge punch but OQuinn dodges it nicely.
OQuinn tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
OQuinn is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
OQuinn won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.

Jackson is working for a kimura but OQuinn is defending it quite comfortably.
OQuinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
OQuinn is in all sorts of trouble here.

OQuinn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.

Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But OQuinn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from OQuinn!
Jackson wants to sweep here but OQuinn controlling him for the moment.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OQuinn is aware though and is defending well.
OQuinn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OQuinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

OQuinn drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OQuinn is looking for the KO!

It looks like Kamden Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! OQuinn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'.