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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Cheechoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark 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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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Cheechoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cheechoo.
Cheechoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Cheechoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheechoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cheechoo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheechoo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheechoo won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cheechoo.
Jackson is controlling Cheechoo's posture.
Cheechoo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cheechoo stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cheechoo from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Paddy Cheechoo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Cheechoo avoids it well.
Cheechoo misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cheechoo.
Jab from Cheechoo.
Cheechoo shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheechoo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Cheechoo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheechoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is working Cheechoo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson cracks Cheechoo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cheechoo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Cheechoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheechoo some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cheechoo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheechoo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheechoo is looking for a sweep.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson cracks Cheechoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cheechoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cheechoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cheechoo is rocked!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Cheechoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheechoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cheechoo seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is nestled in close to Cheechoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheechoo kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson sizes up Cheechoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Cheechoo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheechoo stops Jackson from standing up.
Cheechoo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cheechoo is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cheechoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Cheechoo advancing to mount.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Cheechoo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to control Cheechoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to improve his position but Cheechoo is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cheechoo stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Cheechoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheechoo, at least for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cheechoo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Cheechoo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheechoo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheechoo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Cheechoo wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson takes a swing at Cheechoo's ribcage but misses.
Cheechoo is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paddy Cheechoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheechoo shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Cheechoo's body. Cheechoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheechoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Cheechoo shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheechoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cheechoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Cheechoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cheechoo's half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Cheechoo's temple.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark 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! And we move into the final round!
Nice shot by Jackson.
Cheechoo walks into a jab.
Jackson cracks Cheechoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheechoo is just out of range.
Jackson leaves Cheechoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mark Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheechoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Cheechoo on that attempt.
Cheechoo shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Cheechoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Cheechoo's midsection.
Jackson lands with a hook. Cheechoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson tests Cheechoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheechoo walks into a left hand.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheechoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheechoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mark Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Cheechoo is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheechoo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Cheechoo has managed to sweep!
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheechoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cheechoo content to stall in guard here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cheechoo from controlling successfully.
Cheechoo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Paddy Cheechoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheechoo is keeping the position for now.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Cheechoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is nestled in close to Cheechoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jackson!
An out of breath Mark Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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