Former Bellator champ Jason Jackson got the first big moment of Rousey vs. Carano with a vicious knockout of Jeff Creighton in a matter of seconds.
Jackson (20-6) came out on fire and traded with Creighton (12-3-1) from the outset. He connected with a massive left hook that immediately floored his opponent, then he pounced with a few extra shots for the stoppage the 22-second mark of Round 1 in the welterweight bout at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
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It was an impressive win for “The Ass Kicking Machine,” and you can watch the replay below (via X):
After the win, Jackson expressed his frustration with being on the preliminary portion of the card and hopes to get more opportunities to shine.
“You guys are sleeping on me – I should be on the main card making noise,” Jackson said in his post-fight interview with Ariel Helwani. “I’m a world class champion. I’ve been a champion of every organization I’ve been in and this is how I perform when I have my mind made up.”
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Rousey vs. Carano video: Jason Jackson KOs Jeff Creighton in 22 seconds
