In a thrilling night at UFC Vegas 95, Chepe Mariscal carved his path to victory with a standout performance against Damon Jackson in the co-main event.
The featherweight limit proved to be no small obstacle, as Mariscal made significant adjustments but ultimately failed to make weight, resulting in a financial penalty that was awarded to Jackson.
Returning to the Octagon after his split decision win over Alexander Hernandez in April, Damon Jackson aimed to reclaim his former glory. The first round began with intense exchanges, with Jackson landing some powerful strikes during the clinch. However, Mariscal regained control with impressive techniques, including a beautiful judo throw that showcased his skill.
The second round escalated in excitement, as Mariscal capitalized on an error by Jackson to take control of the fight. Despite a legal low blow, Mariscal managed to maintain composure, taking Jackson down and demonstrating strong ground game skills.
In the third and final round, Jackson showed tremendous determination but needed to secure a decisive win to claim victory. As the fight transitioned to the ground, both fighters exchanged control, with Jackson attempting to land effective strikes. Mariscal, however, demonstrated his superior skills, securing a dominant position and landing powerful strikes that sealed his win.
Official result for UFC Vegas 95: Chepe Mariscal defeated Damon Jackson by unanimous decision (30-25 ×2, 30-26).
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With this impressive performance, the question arises: who will be the next fighter to challenge Mariscal? The stage is set for exciting upcoming matchups.
