It’s time to release our UFC Fight Night predictions. Using industry-leading tools, data and best UFC Fight Night odds, let’s get on with it by providing our Billy Quarantillo-Damon Jackson pick and prediction.
In the featured prelim of the night, Billy Quarantillo faces off against Damon Jackson as a -175 favorite. Last time out, Quarantillo received a jump in competition only to lose via knockout at the hands of Edson Barboza. Similarly, Jackson lost his recent jump in competition to Dan Ige via knockout back in January. With both fighters looking to break into the top tier of the division, expect fireworks from the jump.
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UFC Fight Night Predictions: Billy Quarantillo-Damon Jackson Pick
Best UFC Fight Night Bets: Billy Quarantillo vs. Damon Jackson Odds
Billy Quarantillo: -175 | Damon Jackson: +150
Quarantillo has a 17-5 professional record, featuring eight knockouts and five submissions. He has been knocked out twice, but that comes with Quarantillo’s brawling style. A black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Quarantillo averages 1.51 takedowns per bout while defending them at 58%. Very few fighters control Quarantillo on the mat, and he has shown the ability to work to his feet. Quarantillo lands 7.86 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 5.79. His 40% striking defense is a major concern, as evidenced by a few of the striking wars he has participated in to date.
Jackson comes from a wrestling background, and he lands 2.35 takedowns on average. Interestingly, Jackson only defends takedowns at 40%, but few fighters choose to test his wrestling. At times Jackson will also accept takedowns in order to work his own ground game. On the feet, he lands 2.78 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 2.92. Jackson has a 22-5 record with four knockout wins and 22 submissions. Jackson has been knocked out four times, which is the biggest concern.
Our Final Billy Quarantillo-Damon Jackson Pick: Quarantillo should have an advantage on the feet and a direct path to victory given Jackson’s questionable durability. Jackson likely has the ground advantage, but Quarantillo’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt should help him to avoid submissions. As long as Quarantillo can avoid long periods with Jackson on top, his striking should be enough to get the win.
