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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jt Jackson! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Macale defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Macale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson punishes Macale's body with a nice straight punch. Macale jabbing away but nothing is landing. Macale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson defending well as Macale loads up on a big left hand. Macale misses with a straight right. Macale misses with a body kick. Macale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice cross by Macale. Macale checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macale just misses with a punch to the body.
Macale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Macale looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming. Macale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macale moves away. Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Macale connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back. Macale throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Macale circles away.
Macale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Macale takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Macale manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Macale throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range. Macale lands a head shot. Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Macale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson punishes Macale's body with a nice straight punch. Jackson lands a high kick!
Macale throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Macale lands a jab. Macale throws a body kick that misses. Macale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Macale thows a body shot but no joy. Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macale jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a looping right. Macale keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Macale saw it coming and moves away.
Macale's corner calls for a 1-2. Macale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson. A bone on bone clash there as Macale blocks the leg kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macale. A solid leg kick lands there for Macale.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Macale. Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Macale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macale. Macale obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks. Macale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale. Jackson motions for Macale to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Macale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good exchange - Macale coming out on top. Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson gets a clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Macale avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free but Macale has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiao Macale will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Macale swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A big right from Macale misses. Macale thows a left - swing and a miss! Macale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Macale looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away. Macale blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Macale against the cage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Tiao Macale is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macale.
Macale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Macale lands a nice looking body shot.
Macale misses with a leg kick. Macale misses with a body kick. Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Jackson. Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Macale 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 lazy uppercut
and Macale counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macale. Macale scores with a jab to the body. Macale throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Macale cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg. Jackson lands a high 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! Macale throws a big shot that misses. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Macale moves out of range easily. Macale throws a head kick that misses. Macale throws a quick inside leg kick. Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macale. Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson catches Macale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A slapping leg kick lands for Macale.
Macale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jackson cracks Macale with a nice body shot. Macale is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Macale. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jackson moves out of range as Macale strikes. Jackson misses with a body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Macale down. Jackson blocks a jab. Macale throws a nice outside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Macale looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. A big right from Macale misses. Macale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macale misses with a body shot.
Macale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head. Macale catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Macale throws a nice outside leg kick. Jackson tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it. Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. 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. A jab from Macale misses. Macale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Macale misses with a looping left. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macale. Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. 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 Tiao Macale will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Macale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Macale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Jackson cracks the inside of Macale's front leg. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Macale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage! Macale scores with a kick to the body.
Macale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well. Macale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macale loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson wants to clinch up but Macale keeps it at a distance. Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Macale throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson tries a low kick but Macale avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Macale throws a big shot that misses. Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection. Jackson throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macale. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macale. Macale avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A lazy body kick from Macale and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jackson is looking to clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Macale.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. A slapping body kick lands there for Macale. Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This has been an exciting period of action! Crunch! Macale slams his shin into Jackson's torso. Macale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily. Macale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Macale misses with a body kick. Macale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab. Macale thows a left - swing and a miss! Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Macale scores with a kick to the body.
Macale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macale, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson looks to land a body kick but Macale moved away. Macale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. A head kick from Jackson lands but Macale takes it in his stride. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macale.
Macale thumps Jackson with a low kick. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and Macale counters with a body kick. Macale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Macale lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson tries to land a body kick and Macale counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Macale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Left hook, right uppercut from Macale. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Macale. Macale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Macale misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macale scores with a jab to the jaw. Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson wants to clinch but Macale slips to the side and Macale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A cross from Macale lands. Macale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Macale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Macale checks a leg kick nicely. Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Macale saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Macale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Macale. Macale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Macale tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Macale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson stalling in the clinch but Macale improves position. Jackson tries to break free but Macale pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Macale controls his hands.
Macale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Macale misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Macale. Jackson tries to clinch but Macale moves out of range. A head kick misses from Jackson. Macale throws a quick inside leg kick. Macale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Macale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts. Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A cross from Macale lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A good leg kick by Jackson. Macale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macale scores with a spinning back kick! Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macale. Macale works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Macale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Macale connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. Jackson takes a swing at Macale's ribcage but misses. Macale connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Macale circles away and keeps his distance. Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Macale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Macale throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson lands a head shot. Macale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Macale feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Macale looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! 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. Jackson throws a leg kick but Macale checks it. Macale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jackson is looking to land body kicks. Macale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Macale jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well. A head kick misses from Jackson. Macale lands the left hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Macale misses with a straight left. Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A low kick from Jackson is predictable there and Macale counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale had his way with Jt Jackson in that round. That's time! Macale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Macale moved away. Jackson connects with a high kick. Macale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A clash of legs there as Macale blocks the low kick. Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Macale misses with a wild body shot. Macale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson wants to slow Macale down by chopping away at his legs. Macale throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Macale lands with a nice body punch. Macale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macale cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jackson misses with a low kick. Macale scores with a head kick.
Macale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macale avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Macale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jackson lands a head kick!
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Macale throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab. Jackson slips a jab from Macale. Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Macale tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it. Macale throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side. Jackson connects with an inside leg kick. Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Macale as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Macale works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Macale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Macale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Macale is predictable there and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick. Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Macale off balance momentarily. Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macale. That's going to slow Jackson down. Macale lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Left hook, right uppercut from Macale. Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A combination from Jackson does no damage. Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Macale jumps back. Macale scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson looks to land a combination but Macale avoids it well. Macale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely. 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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches. Jackson taking a breather. Macale breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson is looking to clinch but Macale is avoiding it.
Macale throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson looks to land a combination. Macale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 Tiao Macale. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macale, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:46 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
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