RALEIGH, N.C. – Montel Jackson beat Felipe Colares with a lopsided unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 24 in Raleigh, N.C.
Take a look inside the fight with Jackson, who won his third straight after a loss in his UFC debut.
Result: Montel Jackson def. Felipe Colares via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)
Updated records: Jackson (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), Colares (9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Key stat: Jackson outstruck Colares 96-8 and landed 11 takedowns.
Jackson on the fight’s key moment
“I knew I didn’t want to blow everything to try and finish him, so I’m happy with the result. None of the submissions he had were that close. I just used those moments to try and rest, take him to my corner and get ready for another burst of punches.”
Jackson on continuing to improve
“I’ve got a little bit more to do, but I think I’m starting to establish myself and become a little more recognizable in the division. I knew he was going to be tough to put away. I just had some small adjustments I should have made to get him out of there.”
Jackson on what he wants next
“I just need to keep grinding, do what I do best and improve where I can. I’m looking to get a lot done this year so watch out.”
To hear more from Jackson, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
