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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Lesnoe lands a nice uppercut.
Lesnoe is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lesnoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lesnoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson taking a breather.
Lesnoe misses with the head strike.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lesnoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnoe counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
Donnie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnoe as he avoids it easily.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lesnoe counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Lesnoe pushes him off.
Lesnoe tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Lesnoe.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Lesnoe sprawls well.
Lesnoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackson avoids it.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lesnoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Lesnoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Lesnoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the head.
Lesnoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe with a nice cross.
Lesnoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lesnoe scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lesnoe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lesnoe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lesnoe!
Lesnoe cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnoe just content to control the position.
Lesnoe is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnoe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Lesnoe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lesnoe trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
Lesnoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Lesnoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnoe swivels and escapes.
Lesnoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Lesnoe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lesnoe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lesnoe thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson won't allow Lesnoe to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Lesnoe in his half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Lesnoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uebishe Lesnoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnoe slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnoe 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnoe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Lesnoe trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
Jackson tries to buck Lesnoe off but Lesnoe is having none of it.
Lesnoe lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnoe.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Lesnoe controls the position.
Lesnoe landing a few strikes.
Lesnoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson is not content to let Lesnoe control the position.
The referee asks Lesnoe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lesnoe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lesnoe lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lesnoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws the left hand but Lesnoe avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a head kick but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Lesnoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Lesnoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnoe connects with a jab.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Lesnoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lesnoe misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Lesnoe counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson digs a good hook to Lesnoe's body.
Lesnoe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnoe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnoe is trying to control but can't.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Lesnoe is defending the position.
Jackson is thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.
Lesnoe gets back to full guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnoe trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lesnoe throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Lesnoe takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
Lesnoe lands an overhand right.
Lesnoe lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Lesnoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lesnoe jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lesnoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lesnoe wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Lesnoe backs away looking to recover.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnoe backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Lesnoe throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Lesnoe misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to work over Lesnoe's front leg with a kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lesnoe, right into the meat.
Lesnoe looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Lesnoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lesnoe.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnoe's waist but Lesnoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Lesnoe lands the left hand.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Lesnoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lesnoe tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnoe fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lesnoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uebishe Lesnoe had his way with Donnie Jackson in that round.
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!
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesnoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lesnoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Lesnoe throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnoe is struggling to control the position.
Lesnoe tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnoe down to the mat. Lesnoe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Lesnoe looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Lesnoe is avoiding it.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lesnoe, right into the meat.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lesnoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnoe as Jackson shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Lesnoe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnoe misses with a body punch.
Lesnoe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Lesnoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Uebishe Lesnoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lesnoe controlling Jackson's posture.
Lesnoe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lesnoe tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donnie Jackson.
Well Lesnoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Uebishe Lesnoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Donnie Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the title shot. Sorry I couldn't get it done. At this point I am considering retirement. It's been a decent career. Time to regroup and prioritize.'.
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