PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joker & The Thief. Jon Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Machin

178 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Machin!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin takes one to the chin there.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Machin with an uppercut!
Jackson moves out of range as Machin strikes.
No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Jackson cracks Machin with a good jab.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
No luck for Machin with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Machin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Machin wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machin.

Machin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Machin's guard.

Machin has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Machin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Machin has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Machin up and slammed him! Machin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Machin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson wants to control but Machin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

Machin looking for submissions off his back.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Machin fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.
Machin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries a low kick but Machin avoids it.

Machin closes the distance and clinches.
Machin goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Machin does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Machin's body.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson lands a jab to Machin's midsection.
Machin looks gassed!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Machin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machin manages to avoid it.
Machin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Machin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Machin fails with the takedown.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
Jackson stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Machin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson stalks Machin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machin's face. Machin staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Machin backs away looking to recover.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machin at a distance.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson digs a good hook to Machin's body.
Jon Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Machin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machin has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machin doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machin takes one on the button.
Jon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Machin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson jabs at Machin's body.
Jackson stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Machin's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands a head kick. Machin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machin is looking to clinch.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machin closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Machin thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Machin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson dominated that second round.
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.

Machin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Machin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Machin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machin momentarily.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Jackson lands a head kick. Machin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Machin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Machin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Machin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machin can do to turn this around?
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Machin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Machin's head.
Jackson stuns Machin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Machin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Machin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Machin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Machin.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Machin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Machin blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to wear down Machin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machin somewhat.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tests Machin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Machin's head back.
Machin walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machin fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Machin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Machin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machin walks into a left hand.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Machin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Machin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Machin's ribs.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Machin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Machin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control but Machin is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Machin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Machin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Machin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Machin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a one two! Machin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Machin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Machin.
Machin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machin off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson cracks Machin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Machin didn't see that one coming.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson works Machin's body with a nice hook.
Machin shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Machin's ribs.
Jackson stalks Machin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machin's face. Machin staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Machin off the cage and back into rage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Machin's front leg.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Machin 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.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Machin tries to clinch up.

Machin closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is leaning against Machin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson gets through Machin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machin blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson looking to stall.
Machin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Machin backwards.
Machin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson presses Machin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson had his way with Lee Machin in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machin moves away.
Machin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machin. That did some damage!
Machin moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Machin on that attempt.
Machin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Machin.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Machin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machin avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Machin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson leaves Machin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Machin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Machin in close.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Machin tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Machin's leg. Machin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Machin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machin.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Machin off the cage and back into rage.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Machin. Machin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Machin off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Jackson.

Machin clinches.
Machin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machin up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jon Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Machin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machin tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Machin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson is the new welterweight champion!