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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 1446 p4p, 1578 weight class) and James Hackett (ranked 102 p4p, 114 weight class). Hackett has chosen Foe Tha Love of Money as his entrance music. James Hackett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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11 - 9 - 0 |
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26 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a body kick. Hackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a jab.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hackett throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hackett jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hackett slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Hackett's side.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Hackett moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Nick Jackson.
Well Hackett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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