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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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148 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oberyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martell scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Martell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Martell leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martell. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Martell throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but Martell is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Martell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oberyn Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Martell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Martell misses.
Martell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martell moves into the clinch.
Martell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Martell looking to stall.
Jackson jumps guard but Martell stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martell backwards.
Martell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Donnie Jackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martell looking to pass the guard.
Jackson pulls Martell in close to his closed guard and prevents Martell from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson has his foot on Martell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martell works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Martell isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Martell from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martell misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martell won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martell, who protects the arm well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martell is not content to let Jackson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Martell is defending the strikes.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Martell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Martell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod.
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.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martell tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martell to the ground. Martell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martell misses with a head kick.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martell.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martell.
Martell throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Martell catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Martell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martell manages to circle out of the way.
Martell lands with a good body shot.
Oberyn Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Martell avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch but Martell moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Martell tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martell tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Martell with a nice cross.
Jackson tries to clinch but Martell moves out of range.
Martell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Martell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at ELITE University of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
A head kick misses from Martell.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martell lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Martell throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Martell avoids it well and moves away.
Martell lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martell circles away quickly and effectively.
Martell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Martell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Martell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Martell tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Martell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martell misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oberyn Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Martell misses with a wild body shot.
Martell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to clinch but Martell is having none of it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martell pinned against the cage. Martell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Martell lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Martell is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Martell's guard.
Martell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Martell trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Donnie Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson postures up in Martell's guard and throws a big left but Martell blocks it.
Jackson passes Martell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a breather. Martell 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Martell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a push kick but Martell slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson dives in and grabs Martell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Martell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martell cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martell lands with a cross.
Martell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martell leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartell.
Martell misses with a body shot.
Martell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martell tries to clinch up.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martell circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martell forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martell lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Martell improves position.
Martell landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martell lands a nice looking body kick.
Martell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oberyn Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oberyn Martell!
Oberyn Martell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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