Montel Jackson

"Quik"

16-4-0★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 8-1

Last fight: Win vs Ricky Simon · TKO · Sep 26, 2026

16-4-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Ricky SimonTKO · R2 2:39

UFCUFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos·September 26, 2026

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Montel Jackson holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Jackson has won 16 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 6 by decision. In the UFC, Jackson lands 2.95 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 2.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Apr 24, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Milwaukee, United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos· Sep 26, 2026· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 22-8-1
TKO
R2 · 2:39
LOSS
vs Raoni Barcelos
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 22-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot· Oct 11, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-3 vs 25-5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daniel Marcos
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 17-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs Cortez· Jul 13, 2024· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 14-7-1
TKO
R1 · 0:18
POTN
WIN
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes· Apr 22, 2023· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 28-11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:42
POTN
WIN
vs Julio Arce
UFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 18-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs JP Buys
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 9-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesse Strader
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland· Mar 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 1:58
LOSS
vs Brett Johns
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Felipe Colares
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Dos Santos· Jan 25, 2020· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andre Soukhamthath
UFC 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2· Apr 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-1 vs 13-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-1 vs 19-10
SUB
R1 · 1:40
LOSS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rico DiSciullo
UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 9· Jun 12, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 9-2
TKO
R3 · 2:15
WIN
vs Daron McCyza
A-Town Throwdown 13· Mar 10, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:57
WIN
vs Jesse Wannemacher
No Mercy 7· Feb 10, 2018· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 3:16
WIN
vs Terrence Almond
KOTC: Mercenaries 2· Jan 13, 2018· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 4-4
UD
WIN
vs Sean Huffman
Pure FC: Fight Night 1· Aug 19, 2017· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 20-37
TKO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Josh Wiseman
Pure FC 7: Lemminger vs. Schuman· Jun 24, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-5
TKO
R1 · 1:44

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle Wrestling

2018Contract winner · DWCS
Qualifier · State HS · youth · high school (Wisconsin, WIAA)
Champion · XFO · Lightweight
Champion · XFO · Featherweight
Brown belt · BJJ
United States national team · Greco-Roman Wrestling
Riverside University High School · Wrestling
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Started in BJJ

Camp

Pura Vida BJJ · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Red Schafer MMA · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Former
City Kids Wrestling Club · Folkstyle Wrestling · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Former

Coaches

Solo Acosta · Head coach
Scott Sievewright · Striking coach
Roger Quindel · Mentor

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

Sniper

98 · top 1% in division

Fast Hands

99 · best in division

Punch power97

Kick power92

Punch speed99

Kick speed95

Accuracy98

Takedowns95

Ground striking97

Submissions89

Chin82

Body strength84

Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.06per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.42per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.58per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 10-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.95per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.39per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.50per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Montel Jackson sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Montel Jackson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $125,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×21 finish incentive (+$25,000)

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Montel Jackson earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Montel Jackson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Meta rank: #11 Bantamweight
Peak: #14 Bantamweight
First ranked: Jul 23, 2024
Times ranked: 63

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1853▲13
Peak: 1857May 4, 2025
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Montel Jackson fight next?

Montel Jackson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Montel Jackson's record?

Montel Jackson's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Montel Jackson fighting next?

Montel Jackson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Montel Jackson fight last?

Montel Jackson most recently fought Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos on Saturday, September 26, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Montel Jackson fight in?

Montel Jackson fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Montel Jackson have?

Montel Jackson has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Montel Jackson won?

Montel Jackson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Montel Jackson?

Montel Jackson is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Montel Jackson weigh?

Montel Jackson weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Montel Jackson's reach?

Montel Jackson has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Montel Jackson?

Montel Jackson is 34 years old (born Apr 24, 1992).

Where is Montel Jackson from?

Montel Jackson is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY