Mike Jackson (fighter)
| Mike Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Jackson March 22, 1985 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nickname(s) | The Truth |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | 4oz Fight Club[2] |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
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William-Michael Jackson (born March 22, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist, undefeated boxer and occasional kickboxer who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Early life
Jackson was a college student at the University of Houston, where he earned his degree in sociology with a minor in African-American studies. [3]
Boxing and kickboxing career
Since 2008, Jackson has received boxing training in Missouri City, Texas under coach Cliff Miles of Mo City Boxing. From 2013–2017, Mike amassed a 4-0 record in professional boxing.[4] Jackson also had a single kickboxing bout in 2017, losing to Bellator MMA fighter Jeramie Holloway, bringing his kickboxing record to 1-1.
Mixed martial arts career
Jackson began training mixed martial arts in 2008 under Jermaine Anugwom in College Station, Texas.[3]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Jackson made his promotional debut on February 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 82, where he faced fellow newcomer Mickey Gall. Jackson lost to a submission by Gall in 45 seconds of the first round.[5]
Return to UFC
In 2018, Jackson is expected to face the former WWE Champion CM Punk at UFC 225 in Chicago.[6][7]
Accomplishments
- 2011 Southeast Texas Regional Golden Gloves Champion[citation needed]
Personal life
Mike Jackson is a photographer and videographer for Legacy FC.[3]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Mickey Gall | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | February 6, 2016 | 1 | 0:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Amateur mixed martial arts record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Nick Felder | Decision (unanimous) | Lonestar Beatdown 12 | September 12, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
See also
References
- ↑ "Mike Jackson". UFC.
- ↑ "Mike Jackson". Sherdog.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "The strange story of Mike Jackson, the man who'll fight the man who might fight CM Punk". MMAjunkie. 2016-01-20. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
- ↑ "BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2016-02-06). "UFC Fight Night 82 results: Mickey Gall submits Mike Jackson, earns CM Punk bout". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- ↑ "Dana White announces CM Punk's return for UFC 225 vs. Mike Jackson". mmajunkie.com. 5 April 2018.
- ↑ "Dana White Confirms CM Punk's Opponent, Responds to Conor McGregor". TMZ. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
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