Darren Jackson (fighter)

Darren Jackson
BornUnited Kingdom
Other namesThe Lamper
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
StyleKarate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Thai Boxing, Bare-knuckle boxing
Fighting out ofUnited Kingdom
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission3
Losses7
Draws0
No contests0

Darren Jackson is a retired British mixed martial arts fighter.[1] He is best known for his appearances in the UK Mixed Martial Arts Championships (UKMMAC). Jackson has received training in various combat sports, and was featured in a 2004 issue of Fighters Magazine.[2]

Professional record

Prior to his involvement in mixed martial arts, Jackson fought in a number of unlicensed boxing matches and bare-knuckle brawls during the early portion of his career. In an interview, Jackson described his move to mixed martial arts as a progression from "unstructured" to structured combat.[3][4] Jackson has promoted mixed martial arts as a safer alternative to boxing, due to the greater emphasis on wrestling and reduced reliance on hits to the head.[5]

Jackson has fought in two professional events under the aegis of the United Kingdom Mixed Martial Arts Championships (UKMMAC). In his first fight at UKMMAC 6, he lost to Cameroonian kickboxer Fabrice Degund via an armbar submission in the second round; it was later revealed that Jackson suffered an elbow fracture during the bout.[4] In Jackson's second fight at UKMMAC 8, he was defeated by Dennis Kelly an experienced fighter with 14 prior matches under his belt.[6][7]

In March 2005, Jackson accepted a kickboxing fight on short notice against Geoff Dabbs in the 81 kg International Rules division. The matchup was part of the undercard of the International Kickboxing Federation world title bout between Mark Epstein and Alan Fenandes. Jackson ultimately lost the fight to Dabbs.[8]

Training

Jackson was among a handful of students who trained with Steve Morris, a karate trainer in Horsham, England. Jackson holds a black belt in karate and judo, and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

In 2004, it was reported that Jackson had begun coaching at Valhalla Combat Club in Sittingbourne, Kent. Jackson coached several fighting styles at the club, including boxing, jujitsu, Muay Thai and wrestling.[2][4] Jackson has also coached multiple fighters in boxing and mixed martial arts at the amateur and professional levels.[9]

Fight records

Professional mixed martial arts

Professional record breakdown
2 matches 0 wins 2 losses
By knockout 0 0
By submission 0 2
By decision 0 0
No contests 0
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0-2 Dennis Kelly[7] Submission (armbar) UKMMAC 8 - Unnatural Force 22 August 2004 1 1:43 Essex, England
Loss 0-1 Fabrice Degund[7] Submission (armbar) UKMMAC 6 - Extreme Warriors 29 February 2004 1 1:23 Essex, England

Mixed martial arts

Date Outcome Opponent Method Event Round, time
10 October 2004 Win Charlie Kane Submission VH Extreme Brawl 8
20 February 2005 Loss Vinny Thompson TKO UK Fight Night 1, :59
12 June 2005 Loss Simion Lees KO (Knee) Valhalla Extreme Brawl 9 1
16 July 2003 Win Thommy Baker Submission (Kimura) Valhalla Ground & Pound 2, 2:07
1 October 2003 Win Phil West Submission (Guillotine Choke) Valhalla trials 1, :36
26 November 2005 Loss Ronnie Davis Submission (Armbar) Strike Force 4 1, 2:00
24 June 2004 Loss Peter Jonson Submission (Triangle Choke) Last man standing 1, :44
25 January 2004 Loss Jonny Smith Submission (Choke) Cage fighter 2, 4:35
21 April 2004 Win Andy Simpson KO (Spinning Back Fist) Valhalla Belt Championships - Judgement Day 1, 3:20
14 July 2004 Win Dean Stevens Submission (Guillotine Choke) Valhalla - Hard as Hell 2, 2:10
1 December 2004 Win Dennis Jones TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Valhalla Combat 2 2, 3:39

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dal Jackson". Fighters Directory. Archived from the original on February 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-15.
  2. 1 2 Jackson, Darren (June 2004). "Valhalla Combat". Fighters Magazine.
  3. ↑ Andrews, John E (2001). "Fracas at the Fair". Romany Routes. 5 (4).
  4. 1 2 3 "Darren Puts in the Ultimate Effort". Fighters Magazine. No. February. 2004.
  5. ↑ Arnold, Gareth (July 7, 2004). "Fighters love it but on MP campaigns to ban this fast-growing sport". The Gazette & Times Sittingbourne.
  6. ↑ "Martial Arts Supplies, Online Martial Art suppliers of Weapons Equipment punch bags MMA Information Supplier West Midlands UK".
  7. 1 2 3 "Sherdog fight finder - Darren Jackson". Retrieved 2009-02-15.
  8. ↑ "Epstein wins IKF world title". Muay Thai Online. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
  9. ↑ Arnold, Gareth (July 7, 2004). "Armlock sees Bloy Take Silver". The Gazette & Times Sittingbourne. p. 59.
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