Montel Jackson secured a second-round finish at UFC Vegas 121. The victory adds another stoppage to Jackson's record at the UFC Apex.
Montel "Quik" Jackson picked up another stoppage victory at UFC Vegas 121, finishing his opponent in the second round at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Jackson, now 15-4, competes in the bantamweight division for the United States and trains out of Red Schafer MMA. The 34-year-old southpaw stands five-foot-ten with a 75-inch reach and has built a reputation as a well-rounded finisher. He lands 3.09 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate, and adds a consistent wrestling dimension to his game, averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes. The second-round stoppage adds to a record of finishes that Jackson has accumulated inside the Apex, a venue where he has found success before.
Why it matters
- The win moves Jackson further up the bantamweight rankings picture and reinforces his finishing ability
- A second-round stoppage demonstrates Jackson can impose his game plan before the later rounds
- His combination of striking efficiency and takedown volume makes him a difficult stylistic matchup at 135 pounds
