UFC on ESPN 61: Damon Jackson vs. Chepe Mariscal Prediction, Odds, and Picks (August 10)
- Damon Jackson is looking for another win four months after beating Alexander Hernandez.
- Chepe Mariscal is 3-0 in the UFC and betting odds suggest he’s gonna win again.
The Damon Jackson vs. Chepe Mariscal featherweight fight will serve as the feature fight of UFC on ESPN 61, which will take place at UFC Apex on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Apex events are getting a lot of bad rep from fans who think they’re somewhat boring, but we don’t think this one will be like that. Actually, our prediction is that Jackson vs. Mariscal is going to be a banger. It’s because both of them are fun to watch, each with a finish rate of over 80%.
Damon Jackson vs. Chepe Mariscal UFC on ESPN 61 Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Damon Jackson | +185 |
| Chepe Mariscal | -220 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Time: ~11:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Fight Preview
Damon “The Leech” Jackson is an MMA fighter with a background in wrestling. He uses his wrestling and grappling skills a lot in the Octagon, which explains why 15 of his 23 wins happened by submission.
He’s 23-6-2 overall with his most recent win being a split-decision win over Alexander Hernandez, who was a -200 favorite ahead of the fight. Winning that fight meant ending his two-fight losing streak and getting a huge confidence boost.
All this could make you wonder why Jackson is seen as the underdog in the UFC on ESPN 61 fight. Our explanation is that his opponent is a very good wrestler, so he might not be able to use his wrestling skills to dominate him.
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Chepe “Machine Gun” Mariscal is 16-6 overall with seven wins by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. He makes plenty of takedowns in almost every fight, while also landing a huge volume of strikes. This makes him dangerous both on the ground and when fighting upright.
Damon Jackson vs. Chepe Mariscal Prediction
It’s been just over a year since Chepe Mariscal made his UFC debut. He’s 3-0 in this promotion, putting on a great performance in each of those. Sure, he hasn’t fought such an experienced opponent as Damon Jackson, but we think he can beat him. We think that he’s got everything needed to stop his opponent before the final bell.
Free Pick:
- Chepe Mariscal by KO/TKO
