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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brody Parks (ranked 244 p4p, 297 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 21 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body punch but Parks moves out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Parks checks it.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Parks misses with a hook.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Parks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Parks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Parks.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Parks didn't see that one coming.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but Parks is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Parks won't allow it.
Parks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is nestled in close to Parks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parks is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson winds up and cracks Parks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks wants to get back to his feet.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Parks is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parks tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is thwarting Parks's attempts to control the position.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Parks is defending the position.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parks wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Parks wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Parks's guard and throws a big left but Parks blocks it.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Parks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Parks!
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parks is aware though and is defending well.
Parks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parks is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Parks's guard.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Parks blocks nicely.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Parks blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Parks is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson won't allow Parks to get back to his feet.
Parks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
Parks is looking to improve his position.
Parks trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Parks dodges it nicely.
Parks has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parks tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
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 Parks's temple.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Parks tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parks taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Parks taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parks wants to get back to his feet.
Parks is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Parks's hands, connecting with Parks's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Parks is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Parks is rocked!
Parks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Oh Parks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Parks seems to have got his legs back now.
Parks trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parks to the ground. Jackson is now in Parks's guard.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Parks's brow.
Parks trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parks defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parks passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson has his foot on Parks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parks works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parks wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Parks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Parks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Parks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson pushing down on Parks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parks is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parks controlling the position.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson prevents Parks from getting back to his feet.
Parks wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson prevents Parks from getting back to his feet.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parks working a defensive guard here.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parks scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Parks misses.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parks's efforts to push away.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parks working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Parks.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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