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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sirius. 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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173 lbs
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181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme throws and low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Van Damme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Damme lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works Van Damme's body with a nice hook.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Jackson throws a push kick but Van Damme slaps the foot to one side.
Van Damme blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Georges Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Van Damme fails with the takedown.
Anton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Damme avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Van Damme's ribs.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Jackson catches Van Damme right on the button with a cross.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Damme looks gassed!
Van Damme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A jab from Van Damme misses.
Van Damme feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Van Damme, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Van Damme against the cage but Van Damme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Damme misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme throws a body kick the misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Van Damme's torso.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Van Damme's guard.
Van Damme wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to stand but Van Damme is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Damme shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Damme is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Van Damme is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Van Damme tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Damme backs up against the cage.
Van Damme with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Damme can't break the clinch.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Van Damme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Van Damme wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Van Damme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Damme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Damme stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Van Damme.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Damme is just out of range.
Van Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Van Damme shoots in.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Damme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Van Damme wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Damme's guard now.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Damme is retaining full guard.
Van Damme pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Damme!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Damme is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Damme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van Damme wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van Damme has worked his arm free - good work by Van Damme!
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Van Damme's head but Van Damme avoids it well.
Van Damme bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Van Damme fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Damme as he jumps to the side.
Van Damme misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Van Damme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson stands up over Van Damme, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anton Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Damme pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Damme.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Van Damme moves his leg out of the way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Damme.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Damme asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Damme's best efforts.
Van Damme decides to return to a standing position.
Van Damme darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Van Damme drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Van Damme stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Van Damme looks to clinch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Damme gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Damme!
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson won't let Van Damme get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Damme bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Van Damme tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Damme has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Damme is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Damme is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Damme is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Van Damme has his hands clasped together but Jackson breaks the hold and Van Damme is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Jackson!
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energy
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