Bantamweight#15 RankedACTIVE
Montel Jackson
16-2
Age
33
Height
5'10"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
75.5"
Avg Fight Time
10:24
Gym
Pura Vida BJJ & MMA
UFC Record
9-3(12 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R3 5
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Milwaukee, United States
Last Fight2025-10-11
DF
L - Deiveson Figueiredo
KO/TKOR1 0:18
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Umar NurmagomedovDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
DB
vs Da'Mon Blackshear
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:18
WIN
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:42
WIN
FC
vs Felipe Colares
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Daniel Marcos
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BJ
vs Brett Johns
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs JP Buys
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jesse Strader
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:58
WIN
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Andre Soukhamthath
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BK
vs Brian Kelleher
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 1:40
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 1:40
LOSS
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
3.24 TD
Defense
63%
⚖️Montel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 53% striking and 63% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
33%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
⭐Other
Guillotines
29%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
24%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (124%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 219% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
D'Arce Choke On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on D'Arce Choke On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.2) and Strike Def% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (63%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📍
Grappling threat: 63% TD accuracy at 3.2 per 15. Dominant wrestler.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#8 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc59%
Clinch
78% acc25%
Ground
62% acc16%
Striking Differential+1.83/min
3.22 landed/min1.39 absorbed/min
3.22
Landed/Min
1.39
Absorbed/Min
1.56
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed402
Sig. Strikes Attempted756
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.
Dominant exchange ratio (2.3:1).
High KD rate (1.56/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 62% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#2 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
Division Rank#29 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
2
Defended
41
Total
43
3.24
TD / 15min
0.36
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
43
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
54
Landed
86
Attempted
63%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
0%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.24 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 68%.
High TD accuracy (63%).
Clinch TD specialist: 63% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
804
4.47
Ratio
Absorbed
180
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
26/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.0
High
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
69%
R3 vs R1 Output
109%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (4.47x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.0) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
1:17
R2 Control
1:34
R3 Control
1:56
R1 to Final
+19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+10.9pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.8pp
Body
-1.1pp
Leg
-6.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+10.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#39
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#8
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#5
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#6
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#27
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#2
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2854
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights