Damon Jackson earned his first UFC win under the least likely circumstances.
The veteran featherweight accepted an opportunity to face Mirsad Bektic at UFC Vegas 11 on just three days’ notice after Eduard Garagorri was forced off the card after one of his coaches tested positive for COVID-19. While Jackson didn’t have an easy night at the office after a battle with Bektic through 10 minutes, he eventually landed a nasty mounted guillotine choke to earn a submission win in the third round.
The end came at 1:23 in round three.