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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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154 lbs
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Jackson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Frank Rizzo Jr! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson misses with a hook. Rizzo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses. Jackson is looking for a counter combo. Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rizzo Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye. Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a kick to the body and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A shot to the body from Jackson misses enabling Rizzo Jr to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson lands with a cross. Rizzo Jr lands a body shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well. As Rizzo Jr backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rizzo Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jackson tries to land a front kick but Rizzo Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Despite the aggression on Rizzo Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo Jr.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses. Mac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rizzo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Rizzo Jr.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rizzo Jr misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo Jr cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice straight punches there by Rizzo Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Rizzo Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Rizzo Jr avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Rizzo Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Rizzo Jr settles back down. Rizzo Jr throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rizzo Jr!
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 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 misses with a looping left. Rizzo Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses. Jackson misses with a wild body shot. Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Rizzo Jr avoids it. Jackson wants to clinch up but Rizzo Jr keeps it at a distance. A leg kick checked by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Rizzo Jr avoids it. Rizzo Jr blocks a head kick by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a body kick. Rizzo Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rizzo Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rizzo Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo Jr ducks down to avoid it. Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rizzo Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Rizzo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Rizzo Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Rizzo Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson misses with a body shot.
And Rizzo Jr responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzo Jr delivers a nice body kick. Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson closes the distance but Rizzo Jr moves to the side and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson slips under a jab from Rizzo Jr. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rizzo Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo Jr. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson moves away from the strike by Rizzo Jr. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Rizzo Jr pushes him off. Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. Rizzo Jr thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Jackson lands a jab to Rizzo Jr's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Rizzo Jr misses the target. Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo Jr throws out the jab. Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo Jr's head. Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizzo Jr tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it. Rizzo Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rizzo Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo Jr. Jackson misses with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr throws a counter combo. Jackson misses with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the strikes. That kick from Rizzo Jr tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson misses with an uppercut. Rizzo Jr saw that one coming. Rizzo Jr misses with a double jab.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rizzo Jr misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a kick to the body and Rizzo Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson thuds his right hand into Rizzo Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Rizzo Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rizzo Jr misses the jab. Jackson throws a body punch but Rizzo Jr moves out of range. Jackson throws a hook but Rizzo Jr blocks it. Good leg kick by Rizzo Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzo Jr moves away from the strike by Jackson. A nice side step and Rizzo Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jackson moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson throws a leg kick and Rizzo Jr counters with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo Jr had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Rizzo Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Rizzo Jr's ribs. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Rizzo Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzo Jr avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Rizzo Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rizzo Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rizzo Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice shot by Jackson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rizzo Jr connects with a jab. Rizzo Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rizzo Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jackson checks a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target. Rizzo Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jackson avoids the body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo Jr. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson tries to clinch but Rizzo Jr is having none of it. Rizzo Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A big left from Rizzo Jr misses. Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rizzo Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo Jr is just out of range. Jackson pushes Rizzo Jr away with a front kick. Rizzo Jr 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 half committed to a counter leg kick. Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and Rizzo Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Rizzo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Rizzo Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rizzo Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rizzo Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Rizzo Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. Rizzo Jr moves away from the strike by Jackson. Rizzo Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizzo Jr scores with a body shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo Jr. Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo Jr manages to avoid it. Nice cross by Rizzo Jr. Jackson scores with a push kick. Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr checks it well. Rizzo Jr throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rizzo Jr. Those never looked like landing. 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! Rizzo Jr looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Rizzo Jr's torso. Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back. Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Jackson with a jab. Rizzo Jr slips a straight right by Jackson. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Rizzo Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Rizzo Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Rizzo Jr misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson thumps Rizzo Jr with a low kick. Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick. Rizzo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Rizzo Jr connects with a solid leg kick. Rizzo Jr checks a low kick from Jackson. Rizzo Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo Jr checks a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rizzo Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Rizzo Jr throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson slips a straight right by Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Rizzo Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Jackson misses. Rizzo Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jackson sizes up Rizzo Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr. Rizzo Jr misses with a straight right. Rizzo Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzo Jr is able to avoid easily. Jackson scores with a jab. Rizzo Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick. Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mac Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.
Rizzo Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Jackson misses. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick. Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rizzo Jr throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good shot there by Jackson. Rizzo Jr misses with a straight right. Jackson throws the left hand but Rizzo Jr avoids the punch easily. Rizzo Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away. Rizzo Jr cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg. Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rizzo Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rizzo Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson checks a leg kick. Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Rizzo Jr misses with a looping left. An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target. Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Jackson throws a big counter combination but Rizzo Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rizzo Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jackson scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Rizzo Jr. As Rizzo Jr backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Rizzo Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson. 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 head kick. Rizzo Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rizzo Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rizzo Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Rizzo Jr misses. Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jackson is looking to chop away at Rizzo Jr's legs. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizzo Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head. Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time. A big right from Jackson misses. As Jackson backs off Rizzo Jr throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all. Rizzo Jr slips under a jab from Jackson. Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Rizzo Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rizzo Jr motions for Jackson to come forward. Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rizzo Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Jackson missing with a left hand there. Rizzo Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rizzo Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses. Rizzo Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rizzo Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson. Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Jackson wants to slow Rizzo Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rizzo Jr should have avoided that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson. Rizzo Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Rizzo Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rizzo Jr throws a counter combo. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo Jr works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Rizzo Jr scores with a punch to the head. Rizzo Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson. Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Rizzo Jr's side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mac Jackson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rizzo Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson. Rizzo Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Rizzo Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson misses with a straight right. Jackson misses with a shot to the body and Rizzo Jr counters with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rizzo Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo Jr moves away. Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut. Rizzo Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Rizzo Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo Jr, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo Jr moves out of range easily. A punch combination from Rizzo Jr misses. Good leg kick by Rizzo Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo Jr lands with a slapping head kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Rizzo Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Jackson throws a leg kick and Rizzo Jr counters with a stiff right hand. Rizzo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson is looking to slow Rizzo Jr down with leg kicks. Rizzo Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rizzo Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Rizzo Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Rizzo Jr. Jackson throws a combination that misses and Rizzo Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rizzo Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick. Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Rizzo Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Rizzo Jr wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs. Rizzo Jr misses with a wild combination.
Rizzo Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo Jr as he connects with a hook. Jackson slips a jab from Rizzo Jr. Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to slow Rizzo Jr down by chopping away at his legs. Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzo Jr's hands. Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rizzo Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rizzo Jr throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand. Jackson swings for the body but Rizzo Jr moves out of range.
Rizzo Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rizzo Jr is rocked! Jackson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Jackson shuts the power down on Rizzo Jr. Lights out, game over! Jackson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mac Jackson! Mac Jackson retains his featherweight title! Frank Rizzo Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this is embarrassing and certainly worthy of rage quitting!!'.
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