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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin as his entrance music. Mac Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
Jackson clinches up with Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage.
Gallagher swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallagher tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Gallagher is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Gallagher into the cage.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson stalling.
Gallagher looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallagher lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac 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.
Gallagher takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson defending well as Gallagher loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
Gallagher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallagher tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Gallagher staying out of range there.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Gallagher stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallagher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallagher throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gallagher in his tracks.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gallagher.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gallagher connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gallagher lands a slapping body shot.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Gallagher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gallagher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Gallagher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Gallagher swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mac Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Gallagher wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Gallagher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Mac Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson rushes Gallagher and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gallagher is trying to break free.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Gallagher is trying to stall.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Gallagher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Gallagher has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Gallagher has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson presses Gallagher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frank Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just leaning against Gallagher, taking a breather.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallagher pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Gallagher working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson has Gallagher pressed against the cage, preventing Gallagher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gallagher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Gallagher improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Gallagher.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mac Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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