NEW YORK – Montel Jackson beat Julio Arce with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Take a look inside the fight with Jackson, who won for the third straight time.
Julio Arce vs. Montel Jackson
Result: Montel Jackson def. Julio Arce via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Updated records: Jackson (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) def. Julio Arce (18-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC)
Key stat: Jackson had a knockdown for the fifth straight fight, which is the second longest active streak in the UFC.
Jackson on the fight's key moment
“No matter what the corner says or thinks, I always think I’m down or losing – especially if the fight’s still happening.”
Jackson on being slightly disappointed in his win
“I think it could have been better. I think I could’ve gotten him out of there with simpler things early on in the fight. I figured he was going to try to touch and run, so I had to figure out a way to get him comfortable enough to stand in front of me.”
Jackson on what he wants next
“I’m going to try to get back in there as soon as possible. (I’ll take) whatever they’ve got – whoever says yes. Whatever comes up, I’m going to try to get in there.”
To hear more from Jackson, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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