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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 518 p4p, 829 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 45 p4p, 63 weight class). Jake Rodrigues could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Jackson's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
As Jackson tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Rodrigues looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 punching from mount but Rodrigues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Rodrigues wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigues has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigues on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigues's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throws an elbow but Rodrigues slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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