Chepe Mariscal vs Damon Jackson — Fight recap

Chepe Mariscal defeated Damon Jackson via unanimous decision after three rounds on August 10, 2024, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Mariscal's wrestling prowess defined the contest, landing 5 of 7 takedown attempts (71%) while accumulating 8:31 of control time compared to Jackson's 4:18.

The striking disparity was equally decisive: Mariscal connected on 73 of 100 significant strikes (73% accuracy) with a 59-of-86 edge in head strikes, while Jackson managed only 32 of 49 significant strikes at 65% accuracy. Mariscal's grappling control, combined with superior volume and precision on the feet, allowed him to dictate pace throughout.

Jackson's wrestling defense proved insufficient, converting just one of five takedown attempts, leaving him reactive rather than proactive. The unanimous decision reflected Mariscal's dominant control metrics and striking output across all three rounds.

The win solidifies Mariscal's position in the featherweight rankings and positions him as a viable contender in a division increasingly valuing wrestling-heavy approaches.