No Quit: Damon Jackson’s Story of Resilience in the UFC

Meet Damon Jackson, UFC featherweight contender, family man, and one of MMA’s grittiest comeback stories. In this episode of Mastered, Damon opens up about his relentless mindset—overcoming injuries, personal tragedy, and setbacks to keep pushing forward in one of the world’s toughest sports.From fighting in rodeo arenas and mosques to winning the LFA championship and earning multiple UFC bonuses, Damon shares the raw reality of a fighter’s journey. We dive into his wrestling roots, coaching philosophy, and why he values authenticity over trash talk in the fight game.Damon also discusses:Winning $50,000 Bonus Multiple Times in the UFCThe story behind his “Leech” nicknameBalancing family life with a fighting careerTeaching lawyers and doctors how to fightThe impact of his brother’s mysterious passingHow he built his own gym and trains the next generationInsights on injuries, comebacks, and what it takes to stay at the topThis is Terminally Curious With Kayne Masters.

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(00:00) Blood, Rivalries, and Grit: Damon’s Wildest Cage Moments
(00:53) Meet Damon Jackson: UFC Featherweight & Family Man
(01:44) Training, Coaching, and Opening His Own Gym
(02:34) From Oklahoma to Texas: Wrestling Roots and MMA Beginnings
(03:34) Why Wrestling is Harder Than MMA
(05:33) Coaching Philosophy: Building Fighters with Heart
(07:47) Always Ready: Short-Notice Fights and Staying in Shape
(08:30) The Art of Comeback: Mirsad Bektic Fight Breakdown
(10:24) Overcoming Setbacks: Lessons from Losses and Injuries
(13:17) Never a Boring Fight: Damon’s All-Action Style
(14:42) Recovery and Scars: The Aftermath of War in the Cage
(15:22) Training at Fortis MMA with Coach Saif Saud
(17:44) Fighting in Unconventional Arenas: Rodeos, Mosques, and More
(20:46) A Decade in MMA: How the Sport Has Changed
(21:35) Fighting Goes Mainstream: Musk, Zuckerberg, and the Billionaire Effect
(22:24) Why White-Collar Professionals Want to Fight
(24:05) The Importance of Social Media for Modern Fighters
(26:41) On Trash Talk and Staying Authentic
(29:15) Rivalries and Respect: Memorable Fights and Moments
(31:35) The Story Behind “The Leech” Nickname
(32:27) Dealing with Personal Loss: Damon’s Brother
(33:28) Navigating COVID, Health, and the Fight Game
(35:51) Overcoming Challenges: The Pat Sabatini Fight
(38:01) Favorite Fights and Career Highlights
(38:28) Hair Transplant, Scars, and Fighter Health
(40:15) Advice for Upcoming Fighters and Damon’s 2024 Plans
(41:13) Closing Thoughts and Listener Shout-Outs

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