Chepe Mariscal Overwhelmed Damon Jackson After a Weight Miss
Chepe Mariscal defeated Damon Jackson by unanimous decision at UFC APEX on August 10, 2024. Two judges scored the contest 30–25 and the third returned 30–26, giving Mariscal a fourth consecutive UFC victory after a difficult weigh-in.
The contest changed during the middle round
The opening round included competitive exchanges in several phases, with both fighters working in the clinch and looking for advantageous positions. A clash of heads also contributed to a cut on Mariscal.
Mariscal took clearer control during the second half of round two. His ground strikes forced Jackson to defend extended attacks, and the pace began to tell as the veteran struggled to recover momentum.
Pressure continued through the final round
Mariscal maintained the more effective offense in the third, using grappling and punches to keep Jackson under pressure. Jackson continued trying to scramble and regain his footing, but could not reverse the overall direction.
The fight reached the horn, and the wide scorecards reflected Mariscal’s control. The win followed earlier UFC victories over Trevor Peek, Jack Jenkins and Morgan Charrière.
The weigh-in remained part of the result
Nevada’s official event report listed Mariscal at 149.5 pounds and Jackson at 146. Mariscal was therefore above the non-title featherweight limit, and their contest proceeded at catchweight.
That missed weight qualified an otherwise strong competitive performance. Mariscal extended his unbeaten UFC start, but the weekend included both the dominant decision inside the cage and the failure to make the contracted weight beforehand.
Sources
- UFC: action, scorecards and fourth consecutive victory
- UFC: preceding Peek, Jenkins and Charrière results
- Nevada Athletic Commission: official weights and decision
