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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 5237 p4p, 518 weight class) and Alex Jackson (ranked 24526 p4p, 685 weight class). Alex Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
RestInPiece lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson's coach down at Sydney Combat Method was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
RestInPiece closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. RestInPiece pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RestInPiece counters with a crisp one two that drops Jackson! RestInPiece thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jackson to his feet! Jackson is in big trouble!
RestInPiece blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but RestInPiece sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RestInPiece wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
RestInPiece is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of RestInPiece backwards.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to break free but RestInPiece pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by RestInPiece.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a hook but RestInPiece blocks it.
RestInPiece has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
RestInPiece has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
RestInPiece blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
RestInPiece successfully pulls guard.
RestInPiece trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for RestInPiece.
Jackson stands up.
RestInPiece changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but RestInPiece 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 doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as RestInPiece shoots in.
RestInPiece looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a body punch but RestInPiece moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook but RestInPiece blocks it.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
RestInPiece tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
RestInPiece tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alex Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RestInPiece moves out of range of the strikes.
RestInPiece shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
RestInPiece appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RestInPiece staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by RestInPiece.
Horrible takedown attempt by RestInPiece or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
RestInPiece shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
RestInPiece dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
RestInPiece tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a jab when RestInPiece was well out of range.
RestInPiece throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands a jab to RestInPiece's midsection.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. RestInPiece saw that one coming.
RestInPiece throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson just leaning against RestInPiece, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
RestInPiece keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RestInPiece is looking to counter with head kicks.
RestInPiece moves out of range of the body kick.
RestInPiece is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
RestInPiece tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and RestInPiece ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RestInPiece is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
RestInPiece uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and RestInPiece counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a right and a left that RestInPiece avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RestInPiece is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RestInPiece manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck RestInPiece on the side of the head.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RestInPiece appears to be looking for a big counter.
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
RestInPiece is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
RestInPiece drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but RestInPiece is keeping the position.
RestInPiece working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but RestInPiece gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson is trying to control the position but RestInPiece postures up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
RestInPiece trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RestInPiece looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece passes easily into side control. Nice work.
RestInPiece throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson is trying to control RestInPiece's posture but RestInPiece avoids it.
RestInPiece tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
RestInPiece seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
RestInPiece works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is being controlled here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
RestInPiece drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
RestInPiece is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
RestInPiece clinches up against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
RestInPiece is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but RestInPiece has double underhooks.
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but RestInPiece uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces RestInPiece back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but RestInPiece slips the punch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but RestInPiece has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to stall but RestInPiece uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
RestInPiece is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RestInPiece shoots and misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and RestInPiece counters by clinching up.
RestInPiece goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RestInPiece effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to break free.
A short right from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RestInPiece creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to push RestInPiece away but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
RestInPiece ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RestInPiece no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
RestInPiece has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Alex Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
RestInPiece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
RestInPiece working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
RestInPiece doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
RestInPiece looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
RestInPiece tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
RestInPiece slips under a jab.
RestInPiece looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Machiavelli RestInPiece has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RestInPiece displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Jackson!
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