Mike Jackson • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(10/15/22) Jackson was knocked out by Pete Rodriguez at 1:33 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(4/23/22) Jackson defeated Dean Barry via disqualification (eye poke) at 3:52 of the first round
• UFC 225(6/9/18) Jackson’s win over CM Punk was overturned due to a positive post-fight drug test for marijuana
• UFC Fight Night(2/6/16) Jackson was submitted by Mickey Gall via rear naked choke at :45 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Has competed as an amateur in MMA since 2008, fighting nine times

Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by a friend well before I began fighting; it’s a personality trait.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: This is an amazing opportunity in a crazy situation. I hope to use this platform to grow my brand as not only a fighter, but as an MMA media personality

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I attended both Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Graduated from UH in Dec. 2015 with a degree in Sociology, minor in African American Studies

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: College studentSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition?2011 Houston Golden Gloves ChampionSpecific accomplishments in pro competition?4-0 (4 KOs) as a pro boxer; 1-0 (1 KO) as a pro kickboxer

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Guillotine chokeFavorite Striking technique: Flying jabs