UFC Fight Night Preview: Alexander Hernandez vs. Damon Jackson

A featherweight co-main event featuring Alexander Hernandez and Damon Jackson sounds fun. A battle between two American fighters sounds like the most patriotic thing UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 can offer. All this match needs are cheeseburgers and bacon and it’s all set.

It features two fighters looking to get on the winning track. Hernandez (14-7) has lost three of his last five fights, while Jackson (22-6-1) has lost two straight. Like Peek vs. Campbell, this is an opportunity for someone to get on the right track.

What makes this a worthy co-main event, though? What should we expect from both fighters? Get your hot dogs and baseballs out because it’s time to dive into this match.

The tape on Alexander Hernandez

Alexander Hernandez is known as a prolific striker. He incorporates Muay Thai into his style, making him a swift fighter. The 31-year-old has six KOs to his name, after all.

However, he’s not afraid to mix in some takedowns, landing 1.2 per 15 minutes. Overall, one would expect Hernandez to be well-rounded in all aspects. Whether it’s knocking his foes out or taking one on the chin, the St. Louis native is a “Jack of all Trades.”

But he’ll need to master one of those trades against Damon Jackson, who will look for any opportunity to make Hernandez tap. That means protecting himself from any takedown attempts and quickly maneuvering around the octagon. Otherwise, the 31-year-old is cooked.

The tape on Damon Jackson

As mentioned earlier, Damon Jackson loves to make his opponents submit. He has 15 submissions throughout his MMA career, making him a formidable threat. But that’s not all he can do.

Like Hernandez, the 35-year-old is also a well-rounded fighter. But he incorporates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into his style. If Jackson wants to defeat the St. Louis native, he must make good use of that style, doing whatever it takes to turn him inside out. That way, he can take full control of the fight.

The verdict

This fight has already seen both sides chirping at each other. The two fighters don’t like one another, which sounds perfect for a fight. The disdain adds drama and intrigue, something Dana White loves to see.

With that, I can see Damon Jackson pulling off the victory due to his background. If he wears down Hernandez with ease, then there’s no reason why he’ll have his hand raised. Get your popcorn ready because this looks like the fight of the night.