Damon Jackson
| Damon Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 8, 1988 Durant, Oklahoma, United States |
| Other names | The Leech |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Team | Octagon MMA |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 7 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Damon Jackson (born August 8, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Featherweight division. Competing professionally since 2012, Jackson has previously competed for King of the Cage, Bellator and Legacy FC.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Jackson had his first professional MMA bout in September 2012, winning via TKO in the first round. He would go on to win his next two bouts, both via submission.
Bellator MMA
Jackson debuted for Bellator on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86 against Zac Church. Jackson won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[1]
On June 19, 2013, Jackson defeated Keith Miner via TKO due to strikes in the first round at Bellator 96, improving his record to 6–0.[2]
Legacy Fighting Championship
In October 2013, Jackson fought and defeated Javier Obregon by submission in the second round at Legacy FC 24.[3]
Jackson would win his next bout via rear-naked choke submission at Legacy FC 28 against Hunter Tucker on February 21, 2014.[4]
Jackson then faced WEC and UFC veteran Leonard Garcia for the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship at Legacy FC 33 on July 18, 2014. Jackson won the fight via submission in the first round.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Stepping in as a late replacement for an injured Justin Edwards, Jackson faced Yancy Medeiros at UFC 177 on August 30, 2014. Jackson lost the fight via submission in the second round, suffering his first loss of his career.[6]
Jackson is expected to face Rony Jason on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[7]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Legacy Fighting Championship
- Legacy FC Featherweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 9–1 | Yancy Medeiros | Submission (inverted guillotine choke) | UFC 177 | August 30, 2014 | 2 | 1:54 | Sacramento, California, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | Leonard Garcia | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Legacy FC 33 | July 18, 2014 | 1 | 1:32 | Allen, Texas, United States | Won Legacy FC Featherweight Championship. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Hunter Tucker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy FC 28 | February 21, 2014 | 2 | 3:24 | Arlington, Texas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Javier Obregon | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Legacy FC 24 | October 11, 2013 | 2 | 4:12 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Keith Miner | TKO (punches) | Bellator 96 | June 19, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Anselmo Luna | Submission (armbar) | 24/7 Entertainment 9: Enemy of the State | April 19, 2013 | 2 | 1:15 | Odessa, Texas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Zac Church | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 86 | January 24, 2013 | 2 | 2:43 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Zac Church | Submission | KOTC: Unification | December 8, 2012 | 2 | 3:19 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Shelby Graham | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tommy Tran Promotions | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 4:43 | Branson, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Jacob Salyer | TKO (punches) | War Sports 1 | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 2:23 | Springfield, Missouri, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Bellator 86 results: Askren batters Amoussou, Lawal rolls in debut". mmajunkie.com. January 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 96 results: 'King Mo' Lawal devastates, 'Babalu' Sobral retires". mmajunkie.com. June 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Legacy FC 24 results: Ferreira, Cejudo, Holm stay undefeated". mmajunkie.com. October 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Legacy FC 28: Bush vs. Cleveland". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Damon Jackson Dethrones Leonard Garcia, Claims Legacy FC Featherweight Crown". sherdog.com. July 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Yancy Medeiros submits Damon Jackson with nasty reverse guillotine choke". foxsports.com. August 30, 2014.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-04-20). "UFC Fight Night 67 card complete with Rony Jason vs. Damon Jackson". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-04-20.