PBP Commentary

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 into the arena with It's On! blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lesnoe
vs
Jackson

170 cm
30
141 lbs
25 - 4 - 0

174 cm
37
141 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pearson Specter Litt
Four Aces Nutrition

GREEN!160

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 25 - 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 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips under a jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnoe as he avoids it easily.
As Jackson backs away, Lesnoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnoe. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lesnoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Lesnoe scores with a body shot.
Lesnoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lesnoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Lesnoe shakes him off and moves away.
We've been told by Lesnoe's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Lesnoe avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe blocks a head kick by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnoe's hands.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnoe.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Lesnoe is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Lesnoe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A good leg kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnoe, which made it look bad.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnoe is looking for a counter combo.
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. "Ole!" shouts Lesnoe as he jumps to the side.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lesnoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesnoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson cracks Lesnoe with a solid left hand.
Lesnoe keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Lesnoe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.
Lesnoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
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 takes one on the button.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lesnoe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson feints a jab promting Lesnoe to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lesnoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lesnoe scores with a push kick.
Lesnoe throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Lesnoe shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Lesnoe jumps back.
Lesnoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Lesnoe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Jackson stalks Lesnoe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnoe's face. Lesnoe staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Lesnoe tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnoe connects with a jab.
Lesnoe throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Lesnoe only half commits.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lesnoe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Lesnoe's guard.
Jackson postures up in Lesnoe's guard and throws a big left but Lesnoe blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnoe is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lesnoe is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lesnoe gets back to half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnoe's head.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe manages to get to full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Lesnoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnoe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Lesnoe postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lesnoe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnoe swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Lesnoe manages to duck under it in time.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a looping right.
Lesnoe lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Lesnoe dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Lesnoe circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lesnoe misses its target.
Lesnoe punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
Lesnoe looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Lesnoe tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesnoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Lesnoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Lesnoe avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnoe.
Lesnoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lesnoe misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Lesnoe was not able to check.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Lesnoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnoe is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson slips a jab from Lesnoe.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe misses with a straight right.
Lesnoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe scores with a nice strike.
A lazy body kick from Lesnoe
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnoe thinking.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Lesnoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lesnoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a low kick but Lesnoe moves out of range easily.
Lesnoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lesnoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lesnoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
As Jackson backs away, Lesnoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnoe can pounce on him.
Lesnoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Lesnoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnoe. That's going to slow Jackson down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesnoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lesnoe tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lesnoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson wants to control but Lesnoe is keeping him busy.
Lesnoe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Lesnoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesnoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to control but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.

Lesnoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnoe looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Lesnoe is working away.
Lesnoe trying to control but Jackson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnoe is looking to improve his position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Lesnoe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lesnoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lesnoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnoe.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnoe's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up in Lesnoe's guard and throws a big left but Lesnoe blocks it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnoe is retaining full guard.

Lesnoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnoe wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lesnoe there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe taking shots to the head.
Donnie Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnoe regains half guard.

Lesnoe actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lesnoe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lesnoe can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson 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.
Lesnoe keeps Jackson under control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Lesnoe is working from the bottom.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnoe is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Lesnoe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lesnoe is holding on to half guard well.

That's four 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 thwarting Lesnoe's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lesnoe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe retains his bantamweight title!
Uebishe Lesnoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Donnie Jackson was interviewed post fight and said '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.'.