PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jackson (ranked 6561 p4p, 376 weight class) and Ian Joy Virtudazo (ranked 4443 p4p, 332 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Joy Virtudazo

175 cm
23
152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Joy Virtudazo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtudazo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Virtudazo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Virtudazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

Jackson wants to pass the guard but Virtudazo is keeping the position.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Virtudazo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Virtudazo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Virtudazo avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
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!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtudazo manages to circle out of the way.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Virtudazo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo controlling the action here.
Virtudazo is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Virtudazo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virtudazo controlling from the top position.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Virtudazo pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Virtudazo is avoiding it.
Virtudazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Virtudazo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Virtudazo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Virtudazo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Virtudazo has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtudazo's guard.

Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Virtudazo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Virtudazo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Virtudazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Virtudazo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtudazo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Virtudazo back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtudazo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.

Jackson gets caught napping as Virtudazo dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Virtudazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtudazo stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Virtudazo looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Virtudazo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtudazo on the ground.

Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Virtudazo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virtudazo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo moves to the back.
Virtudazo struggling to keep hold of the position.

Virtudazo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Virtudazo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Joy Virtudazo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

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