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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon comes to the cage accompanied by Salmon Song. Omar Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves to clinch but Sheldon breaks away
and Sheldon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheldon staying out of range there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sheldon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheldon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sheldon tries to get out of the position.
Sheldon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sheldon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sheldon trying to control the position.
Jackson postures up in Sheldon's guard and throws a big left but Sheldon blocks it.
Sheldon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson is fighting to break Sheldon's control of his arms but Sheldon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dontae Sheldon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Sheldon lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Sheldon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Dontae Sheldon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sheldon.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Sheldon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheldon lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Sheldon.
Jackson pushes Sheldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sheldon can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sheldon is keeping the position.
Sheldon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheldon has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sheldon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Omar Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldon walks into a left hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheldon throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheldon sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheldon swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Sheldon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Sheldon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson pushes Sheldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheldon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sheldon misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Sheldon circles away.
Sheldon throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheldon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Sheldon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sheldon is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sheldon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sheldon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Omar Jackson.
Sheldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheldon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Sheldon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheldon circles away.
Sheldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheldon connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sheldon regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Sheldon only half commits.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheldon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheldon.
Sheldon throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Sheldon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Omar Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheldon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Sheldon saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sheldon with a series of wild strikes but Sheldon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheldon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Sheldon.
Sheldon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sheldon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheldon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheldon pinned against the cage. Sheldon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sheldon throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sheldon. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
Sheldon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Sheldon lands a head shot.
Sheldon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sheldon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Sheldon in a clinch.
Sheldon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheldon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Sheldon pushes him off.
Sheldon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Sheldon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheldon fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Sheldon is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Sheldon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dontae Sheldon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Sheldon seems unphased.
Sheldon stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Sheldon avoids the punch easily.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sheldon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson defending well as Sheldon loads up on a big left hand.
Sheldon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
Sheldon misses with a low kick.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Sheldon keeps it at a distance.
Sheldon avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Sheldon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sheldon sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sheldon moves out of range.
No joy there for Sheldon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheldon misses with a straight right.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheldon tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheldon to the ground. Sheldon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Sheldon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheldon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sheldon!
Sheldon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheldon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dontae Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Jackson.
Sheldon throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sheldon avoids it well.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Sheldon loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Sheldon in a clinch.
Sheldon throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Sheldon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Sheldon manages to get underhooks.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sheldon is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheldon sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sheldon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheldon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheldon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheldon to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dontae Sheldon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sheldon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sheldon is able to avoid easily.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheldon.
Sheldon clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheldon's waist but Sheldon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Sheldon cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sheldon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dontae Sheldon!
Dontae Sheldon retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dontae Sheldon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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