Damon Jackson News
Damon Jackson responds to Alexander Hernandez missing weight at UFC Vegas 90: "Even more reason to bitch slap him"
Cole Shelton - April 5, 2024
Damon Jackson doesn’t care that Alexander Hernandez missed weight at UFC Vegas 90 as he says the fight will go on. Jackson is set to take on Hernandez in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 90 in an important fight for both guys to try and return to the win column. However, on Friday morning, Hernandez weighed 150lbs, four pounds over the 146lbs limit for the featherweight division.
Damon Jackson expects Alexander Hernandez fight to be a "banger" for however long it lasts: "First round is going to be a fury"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2024
Damon Jackson is expecting his UFC Vegas 90 co-main event fight against Alexander Hernandez to be wild and chaotic for however long it lasts. Jackson is coming off a decision loss to Billy Quarantillo back in August, which was his second straight defeat. After the loss, Jackson focused on getting healthy and says he is now back to one hundred percent.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 160 with Alex Morono, Damon Jackson, and Christos Giagos
Cole Shelton - April 2, 2024
The 160th episode of Just Scrap Radio with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC welterweight Alex Morono (1:05). Next, UFC featherweight Damon Jackson (21:38). Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Christos Giagos (33:00).
Damon Jackson expects Billy Quarantillo scrap to be a "dog fight" at UFC Nashville: "Right from the bell it will be crazy firework"
Cole Shelton - August 3, 2023
Damon Jackson knows his scrap at UFC Nashville against Billy Quarantillo will be a dog fight. Jackson is coming off a KO loss to Dan Ige back in January and after that, he went on vacation to celebrate his 10-year anniversary with his wife. Once he was ready to return, Jackson was booked to fight at UFC Nashville which he is thrilled by as he hasn’t fought in front of fans during his entire second stint in the UFC.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 133 with Chatri Sityodtong ft. BJ Penn, Dustin Jacoby, Billy Quarantillo, and Damon Jackson
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
The 133rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Nashville this Saturday. We’re first joined by ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong (1:36), while BJ Penn (21:38) comes on to talk to Chatri. 14th-ranked UFC light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby (27:54) stops by. UFC featherweights Billy Quarantillo (43:00) and Damon Jackson (59:42) close out the show.
Pros react after Dan Ige KO's Damon Jackson at UFC Vegas 67
Chris Taylor - January 14, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 67 event was co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring Dan Ige taking on Damon Jackson. Ige (16-6 MMA) entered the contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian had suffered three straight decision defeats to opponents Chan Sung Jung, Josh Emmett and Mosvar Evloev in his most recent efforts.
UFC Vegas 67 Results: Dan Ige KO's Damon Jackson (Video)
Chris Taylor - January 14, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 67 event is co-headlined by a featherweight bout featuring Dan Ige taking on Damon Jackson. Ige (15-6 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a three-fight losing skid. The Hawaiian has suffered three straight decision defeats to opponents Chan Sung Jung, Josh Emmett and Mosvar Evloev.
Damon Jackson thinks his bout with Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 67 will be the "Fight of the Year”
Cole Shelton - January 11, 2023
Damon Jackson is excited to throw down with Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 67. After Jackson scored a first-round knockout over Pat Sabatini, the hope was to get a top-15 guy. The Fortis MMA product says he messaged several fighters including Ige to ask for the fight and the Hawaiian was one of the only fighters to message back and show interest in the fight.
Damon Jackson knew he couldn't pull out of his fight after his brother passed, eyes Julian Erosa after TKO win over Pat Sabatini
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2022
Damon Jackson knew he wasn’t going to pull out of his UFC Vegas 60 fight against Pat Sabatini. As Jackson was in Las Vegas getting ready for his fight against Sabatini, he found out his older brother passed away. Immediately, he told his coach he was going to fight and informed the UFC of the news but remained adamant he was going to compete.
Damon Jackson wouldn't be surprised if him and Pat Sabatini "slug it out" at UFC Vegas 60: "This fight is going to be a test for both of us"
Cole Shelton - September 13, 2022
Damon Jackson thought he could’ve gotten a top-15 opponent next but is excited to face Pat Sabatini at UFC Vegas 60. Jackson is on a three-fight winning streak and after his last fight, he called for a ranked opponent or Cub Swanson, who ultimately dropped down to bantamweight. With that, he got a call to face Sabatini, who Jackson admits is very similar to him.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 94 with Damon Jackson, Gillian Robertson and Louis Cosce
Cole Shelton - September 13, 2022
The 94th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 60. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Damon Jackson (2:05). Next, UFC women’s flyweight Gillian Robertson (19:23) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight Louis Cosce (30:22).
Damon Jackson wants to fight Cub Swanson after he "acted like an idiot" at UFC Vegas 56: "If Cub wants to run it up after running his mouth then I'm down"
Cole Shelton - June 10, 2022
Damon Jackson thought Darrick Minner wouldn’t make it to the fight. Jackson was supposed to face Minner and even before the fight, he was vocal in thinking Minner would pull out. On fight week that ended up being the case and Daniel Argueta stepped up on short notice. Although Jackson cruised to a decision win, he was disappointed in his performance overall.