About Jeremy Jackson
Born 1982. Jeremy Jackson is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Jeremy Rea Jackson (born September 19, 1982) is an American former mixed martial artist from California.
Career Jackson's first professional MMA fight was on September 9, 2001, against Jake Shields in the Gladiator Challenge 6: Caged Beasts. Jackson has fought in The Ultimate Fighting Championship, Kage Kombat, IFC, King of the Cage, Ultimate Athlete, World Extreme Cagefighting, Gladiator Challenge, Ring Of Honor, and Total Combat. Jeremy Jackson had a trilogy with Nick Diaz. He won via knockout in their first fight, the trilogy ended with him losing two straight to Diaz, the latter loss coming at UFC 44: Undisputed. He competed as a welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter 4 on Spike TV, but was sent home before having a chance to fight after violating the rules of the show.
Although ejected from the tournament, Jackson fought Pete Spratt in the fourth season finale of The Ultimate Fighter. Jackson submitted due to a neck injury in the second round and was released from the UFC.
On June 30, 2008, Jackson was arrested and taken into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with multiple counts of aggravated rape and held on $1 million bail.
Jackson was sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading guilty to the rape charges against his lawyer's advice.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Hector Carrilo TKO (punches) Total Combat 19
Loss
Pete Spratt TKO (neck injury) The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale
Win
Christian Vargas Submission (rear-naked choke) TC 10: Total Combat 10
Win
Mark Moreno Submission (rear-naked choke) ROH 1: Ring of Honor 1
Loss
Nick Diaz Submission (armbar) UFC 44
Loss
Nick Diaz TKO (punches) IFC WC 18: Big Valley Brawl
Win
Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous) WEC 6
Win
Nick Diaz TKO (punches) UA 4: King of the Mountain
Win
Mike Penalber TKO (punches) UA 4: King of the Mountain
Win
Zach Light TKO (punches) UA 4: King of the Mountain
Win
Eddy Ellis TKO (punches) IFC WC 17: Warriors Challenge 17
Loss
Joe Stevenson TKO (submission to punches) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions
Win
Peter Delayo TKO (strikes) KK: Kage Kombat
Loss
Jake Shields Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 6: Caged Beasts
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jeremy Jackson?
American martial artist
When was Jeremy Jackson born?
Jeremy Jackson was born on 19 September 1982 in Garden Grove.
What is Jeremy Jackson's occupation?
Jeremy Jackson is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Jeremy Jackson?
Jeremy Jackson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jeremy Jackson (fighter)
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