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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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164 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Murdock gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matthew Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson controls Murdock momentarily but Murdock frees himself.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Murdock from standing up.
Jackson is controlling Murdock's posture.
Murdock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murdock won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Murdock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matthew Murdock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murdock.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murdock walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murdock pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson gets control of Murdock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Murdock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Murdock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Murdock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What's Murdock going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murdock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Murdock jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Murdock stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Murdock manages to retain guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murdock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murdock has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to control but Murdock passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Murdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murdock trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Murdock tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well, if Murdock 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murdock drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 has gone for a leg lock! Murdock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Murdock wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Murdock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donnie Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Murdock from controlling successfully.
Murdock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Murdock is defending well.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Murdock won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Murdock.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murdock's efforts to push away.
Murdock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Murdock won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdock is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Murdock circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Murdock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murdock controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Murdock defends easily.
Murdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
It looks like Murdock is going to stand back up.
Murdock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murdock is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Murdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthew Murdock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Murdock.
Matthew Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Murdock connects with a body shot.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Murdock's head back.
A head kick from Murdock lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Murdock clinches.
Jackson tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murdock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murdock regains guard immediately.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Murdock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Murdock controlling his opponent.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.
Murdock controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Murdock wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock postures up.
Murdock stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson working for a triangle but Murdock defends it easily.
Murdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson is controlling Murdock's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Murdock is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock is controlling the pace.
Murdock wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock controlling the action here.
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 Matthew Murdock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Murdock has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Murdock.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murdock obliges.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murdock connects with a body shot.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock trying to control from the bottom.
Murdock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdock is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murdock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Murdock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Murdock.
I think Murdock 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murdock!
Matthew Murdock retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Murdock made sure he mentioned Cage Star , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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