Montel Jackson Explained

Montel Jackson
Other Names:Quik
Birth Date:24 April 1992
Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States[1]
Fighting Out Of:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Weight Lb:136
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Reach In:75.5
Reach Footnote:[2]
Rank:Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team:Red Schafer MMA[3]
Pura Vida BJJ/MMA[4] [5]
Years Active:2017–present
Mma Kowin:8
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:206717

Montel Jackson (born April 24, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of July 23, 2024, he is #15 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[6]

Background

Jackson started training in wrestling at high school to get away from street life as most of his friends ended up in jail or dead.[7] With good results in wrestling, Jackson set his goal to be an Olympic wrestler; however, he chose to stay back and take care of his sick grandparents and turned down the opportunity to wrestle in college. Jackson did an invitational wrestling match, Team USA vs. Team Japan and started training in the Olympic training center in Marquette, Michigan.[8] His dream of becoming an Olympics wrestler would not materialize as in February 2013, International Olympic Committee (IOC) members voted to remove wrestling from the Olympic programme.[9] During this time, one of his friends, Devondrick Bankston, was preparing for a fight against Raufeon Stots, and asked him to help on wrestling drills at Red Schafer MMA gym. At the gym, he met Gato, a Puerto Rican, who managed to talk him into competing in a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament without a real class instructions. Eventually, Jackson gave up his Olympics dream and transitioned to mixed martial arts.[10] [11]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jackson started his professional MMA career in 2017 and fought primarily on the regional circuit in the Midwest United States. He amassed a record of 6–0 before being signed by UFC.[7] [12]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Jackson faced Rico DiSciullo on June 12, 2018, at Dana White's Contender Series 9.[13] He won the fight via technical knockout on round three.[14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Two month after the win over DiSciullo, Jackson made his promotional debut on 11 day notice, replacing Benito Lopez, on August 4, 2018, against Ricky Simón at UFC 227.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Jackson was originally scheduled to face Brian Kelleher on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230, replacing injured Domingo Pilarte.[17] At the weigh-ins, Kelleher weighed-in at 137 pounds, 1 pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit of 136 pounds. He was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Jackson.[18] On November 3, it was reported that Kelleher withdrew from the bout due to illness and thus the fight was cancelled.[19] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for December 29, 2018, at UFC 232.[20] At the weigh-ins, Jackson weighed in at 137 lbs, 1 pound over the non-title fight bantamweight limit of 136 lbs. Jackson was fined 20 percent of his purse to Kelleher and the fight proceeded at catchweight.[21] Jackson won the fight via submission in the first round.[22]

Jackson faced Andre Soukhamthath on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236.[23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Jackson faced Felipe Colares on January 25, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 166.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Jackson faced Brett Johns on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 172.[27] Despite knocking Johns down in the first round, Jackson lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28] [29]

Jackson faced Jesse Strader on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[30] At the weigh-ins, Strader weighed in at 137.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Strader was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went his opponent Jackson.[31] After knocking Strader down twice, Jackson won the bout via TKO in the first round.[32]

Jackson was scheduled to face Danaa Batgerel on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192.[33] However, Batgerel was pulled from the event due to visa issues and he was replaced by JP Buys.[34] Jackson won the fight by unanimous decision, setting the record for the most knockdowns in a bout in UFC Bantamweight history with four.[35]

Jackson was scheduled to face Danaa Batgerel on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.[36] However, Jackson had to pull out of the bout and was replaced by Chris Gutiérrez.[37]

Jackson faced Julio Arce on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[38] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[39]

Jackson faced Rani Yahya on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222.[40] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[41] This performance earned Jackson his first Performance Of The Night award.[42]

Jackson was scheduled to face Chris Gutiérrez on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.[43] However, Jackson withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Alateng Heili on four days notice.[44]

Jackson was scheduled to face Said Nurmagomedov on June 22, 2024 at UFC on ABC 6.[45] However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by Farid Basharat.[46] The next month, it was reported that Basharat was unable to compete due to an injury, so the bout was scrapped.[47] [48]

Jackson faced Da'Mon Blackshear on July 13, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 59.[49] He won the fight by knockout eighteen seconds into the first round.[50] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[51]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|14–2|Da'Mon Blackshear|KO (punch)|| |align=center|1|align=center|0:18|Denver, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–2|Rani Yahya|KO (punches)|| |align=center|1|align=center|3:42|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–2|Julio Arce|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 281| |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–2|JP Buys|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-|Win|align=center|10–2|Jesse Strader|TKO (punches)| ||align=center|1|align=center|1:58|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|9–2|Brett Johns|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Win|align=center|9–1|Felipe Colares|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Raleigh, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Andre Soukhamthath|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 236||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Atlanta, Georgia, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Brian Kelleher|Submission (D’Arce choke)|UFC 232||align=center|1|align=center|1:40|Inglewood, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|6–1|Ricky Simón|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 227||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Los Angeles, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Rico DiSciullo|TKO (knee and punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 9||align=center|3|align=center|2:15|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Daron McCant|KO (elbows)|Driller Promotions: A-Town Throwdown 13||align=center|1|align=center|0:57|Austin, Minnesota, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Jesse Wannemacher|TKO (doctor stoppage)|Driller Promotions: No Mercy 7||align=center|2|align=center|3:16|Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Terrence Almond|Decision (unanimous)|KOTC: Mercenaries 2||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sloan, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Sean Huffman|TKO (punches)|Pure FC: Pure Fight Night 1||align=center|1|align=center|1:08|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Josh Wiseman|TKO (punches)|Pure FC 7||align=center|1|align=center|1:44|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States||-[56]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DWTNCS's Montel Jackson: Good Things Come To Those Who Are Loyal. 2018-06-12. MMA Today. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  2. Web site: Montel Jackson UFC. UFC.com. 14 September 2018 . July 13, 2024.
  3. Web site: Montel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-04-18.
  4. Web site: Montel Jackson ("Quick") MMA Fighter Page. Tapology. en. 2019-04-18.
  5. Web site: UFC 236: Gigantic bantamweight Montel Jackson is the fighter to watch. 2019-04-10. FanSided. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  6. Web site: UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions UFC.com . 2024-07-23. www.ufc.com.
  7. Web site: Montel Jackson on talking trash about people's families in the UFC: "You run your mouth; you're going to get what's coming to you". 2019-04-04. The Body Lock. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  8. Web site: Montel "Quik" Jackson slows down a beat to catch up with MyMMANews. 2018-05-16. MMA News. Fight Results. Videos. Interviews.. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  9. News: Olympics Moves to Drop Wrestling in 2020. Longman. Jeré. 2013-02-12. The New York Times. 2019-04-18. en-US. 0362-4331.
  10. News: Montel Jackson on talking trash about people's families in the UFC: "You run your mouth; you're going to get what's coming to you". 2019-04-04. The Body Lock. 2019-04-18. en-US.
  11. Web site: DWTNCS's Montel Jackson: Good Things Come To Those Who Are Loyal. 2018-06-12. MMA Today. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  12. Web site: Montel. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-04-18.
  13. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Rico DiSciullo vs. Montel Jackson Set for Contender Series. 2018-04-19. MMA Today. en-US. 2019-04-18.
  14. Web site: Dana White's Contender Series 9 results: Menifield UFC-bound, Hardy scores developmental deal. 2018-06-13. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-04-18.
  15. Web site: DWTNCS Winner Montel Jackson Steps in For Benito Lopez vs Ricky Simon at UFC 227. 2018-07-25. MMA Today. en-US. 2019-04-17.
  16. Web site: UFC 227 results: Tenacious Ricky Simon grinds past Montel Jackson. 2018-08-05. MMAjunkie. en. 2019-04-17.
  17. News: Montel Jackson vervangt Domingo Pilarte tijdens UFC 230 tegen Brian Kelleher. DNA. MMA. 2018-10-10. MMA DNA. 2019-04-17. en-US.
  18. Web site: UFC 230 Heavyweight Title Fight Set After Derrick Lewis Ekes Under the Limit MMAWeekly.com. www.mmaweekly.com. 2 November 2018 . en-US. 2018-11-02.
  19. News: UFC 230 loses fight after Brian Kelleher withdraws because of illness. 2018-11-03. MMAjunkie. 2019-04-17. en-US.
  20. News: Brian Kelleher vs. Montel Jackson rebooking slated for UFC 232. Mike Heck. 2018-11-14. 2019-04-17. mymmanews.com.
  21. News: UFC 232 weigh-in results: One fighter misses despite three-hour window. Staff. 2018-12-28. 2019-04-17. mmajunkie.com.
  22. Web site: UFC 232 results: Montel Jackson cruises with first-round submission of Brian Kelleher. 2018-12-29. MMAjunkie. en. 2019-04-17.
  23. Web site: Drie nieuwe gevechten aangekondigd voor UFC 236. DNA. MMA. 23 February 2019 . en-US. 2019-04-17.
  24. Web site: UFC 236 results: Montel Jackson impressive in one-sided decision over Andre Soukhamthath. 2019-04-13. MMA Junkie. en. 2019-04-17.
  25. Web site: Curtis Blaydes To Battle Junior Dos Santos At UFC Raleigh. UFC. 13 November 2019 . en. 2019-11-14.
  26. Web site: UFC Raleigh Results: Montel Jackson Battles to Decision Over Felipe Colares. McClory. Mike. 2020-01-25. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-01-26.
  27. Web site: UFC Fight Island: Welsh pair Brett Johns and John Phillips added to series. bbc.com. Dave Doyle. 2020-06-18. 2020-06-18.
  28. Web site: Newswire. MMA Fighting. 2020-07-18. UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez. 2020-07-18. MMA Fighting. en.
  29. Web site: UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Brett Johns Outlasts Montel Jackson. July 18, 2020. cagesidepress.com. Josh Evanoff.
  30. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-03-11. Montel Jackson treft UFC debutant Jesse Strader tijdens UFC on ESPN 21 in Las Vegas. 2021-03-12. MMA DNA. en-US.
  31. Web site: 2021-03-19. UFC on ESPN 21 weigh-in results: Stoliarenko falls on stage, bout scratched. 2021-03-20. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  32. Web site: Anderson. Jay. UFC Vegas 22 Results: Montel Jackson Stops Newcomer Jesse Strader . Cageside Press. 21 March 2021. 20 March 2021.
  33. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-06-03. Montel Jackson treft Danaa Batgerel op 18 september. 2021-06-03. MMA DNA. en-US.
  34. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-08-20. BREAKING: JP Buys accepteert short notice partij tegen Montel Jackson op 18 september. 2021-08-21. MMA DNA. en-US.
  35. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-09-18. UFC Vegas 37 Results: Montel Jackson Dominates JP Buys. 2021-09-18. Cageside Press. en-US.
  36. Web site: Danaa Batgerel vs. Montel Jackson joins UFC Fight Night on March 26. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. 2022-01-05. 2022-01-05.
  37. Web site: 2022-02-14. UFC Columbus Gutierrez valt in voor Jackson tegen Batgerel op 26 maart. 2022-02-15. Eurosport. nl.
  38. Web site: Julio Arce vs. Montel Jackson agregado a UFC 281 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. . mma.uno. Steve Duncan. 2022-09-13. 2022-09-14.
  39. Web site: UFC 281: Third-Round Knockdown Pushes Montel Jackson Past Julio Arce. Cageside Press. Jay Anderson. 2022-11-12. 2022-11-12.
  40. Web site: Arshad . 2023-03-02 . UFC Vegas 71: Montel Jackson vs Rani Yahya Bantamweight Clash Set . 2023-03-03 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  41. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-04-22 . UFC Vegas 71: Montel Jackson Becomes First Man to Finish Rani Yahya in the UFC . 2023-04-25 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  42. Web site: 2023-04-22 . UFC Vegas 71 Bonuses:Sergei Pavlovich Cashes Extra $50,000 For Another Quick Knockout. MMA Fighting. en.
  43. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-08-14 . Chris Gutierrez vs Montel Jackson Set for UFC Vegas 80 Event . 2023-08-18 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  44. Web site: 2023-10-03 . Montel Jackson out of UFC Vegas 80, Alatengheili steps in to fight Chris Gutierrez at UFC Vegas 81 . 2023-10-03 . www.mmafighting.com . en.
  45. Web site: Sherdog.com . Montel Jackson vs. Said Nurmagomedov Booked for UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22 . 2024-04-07 . Sherdog . en.
  46. Web site: 2024-05-20 . 'Bullet' booking: Shara Magomedov gets 48-fight veteran newcomer for UFC Saudi Arabia . 2024-05-20 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  47. Web site: Behunin . Alexander . 2024-06-14 . Disaster! UFC Saudi Arabia Loses Another Fight . 2024-06-15 . MMAmania.com . en.
  48. Web site: 2024-06-14 . Updates To UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Aliskerov UFC . 2024-06-15 . www.ufc.com . en.
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  50. Web site: UFC Denver: Montel Jackson Makes "Quik" Work of Da'Mon Blackshear. cagesidepress.com. Bryson Hester. 2023-07-13. 2024-07-13.
  51. Web site: UFC Denver Bonus Report: Jean Silva and Drew Dober take home 'FOTN' honors. bjpenn.com. Chris Taylor. 2024-07-13. 2024-07-13.
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  53. Web site: DUFC on ESPN 59 post-event facts: Jean Silva joins short list with two wins in 14 days. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-07-14. 2024-07-14.
  54. Web site: UFC on ESPN 59 pre-event facts: Drew Dober can take sole possession of lightweight KO record – again. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-07-10. 2024-07-10.
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