Nashville, TN — Jason Jackson, a welterweight fighter with a record of 19 wins and 5 losses, is fired up for his main event bout against Thad Jean at the PFL Nashville on Thursday. The match marks the first semifinal of the PFL World Tournament. Jackson has reacted strongly to his opponent's brash behavior and disrespectful comments, which he believes only fuel his motivation. Speaking to Cageside Press and various media outlets, Jackson expressed that Jean's remarks are a sign of insecurity. “The more Thad opens his mouth, the more confidence grows on my side. It just shows the insecurity and the youngness in him, and that is what’s going to be his downfall on Thursday night,” Jackson stated.
The 31-year-old Jackson, often referred to as “The Ass-Kicking Machine,” has a storied background in combat sports. He is a former Bellator MMA welterweight champion and also held titles in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Titan Fighting Championship, among other organizations. Jackson feels a significant lack of respect from Jean, which he addresses passionately. “This guy does not respect my accomplishments and all the big names that I’ve fought to be where I am on this big stage,” Jackson articulated. “He does not see anything that I have done or the way that I have paved for him to be here.”
Jackson emphasized that this will be Jean’s first time in a main event, suggesting that he should be more grateful for the opportunity. “He’s never been on a main card or a main event, and he’s not even grateful for any of that. He talks about how he’s the greatest and how I’m nothing,” Jackson noted with disbelief. “What are you talking about, buddy? I’m in my prime, and I’m ready to kick ass.”
Jackson's confidence stems from his extensive experience facing tougher opponents. He claims, “I’ve beat tougher opponents, harder-hitting opponents than you are. For you to not acknowledge that, there definitely has to be some type of insecurity.” Jackson also criticized Jean for playing old Muhammad Ali footage while dubbing himself the greatest. “You’re not the greatest; you haven’t done anything to be the greatest,” he declared.
Thad Jean has compared his fight with Jackson to the iconic showdown between Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo, suggesting he is poised for a similar victory. However, Jackson dismissed this comparison, saying, “Listen, he’s not Conor McGregor, and definitely not Jose Aldo. This guy’s delusional. If he thinks it’s going to be a walk in the park, he’s mistaken.” Jackson assured that he is fully prepared for everything Jean plans to bring to the cage. “I’ve got eyes everywhere,” he added, hinting that he has scouts feeding him information about Jean’s preparations.
In relating back to the McGregor-Aldo theme, Jackson proclaimed, “He’s gonna be Jose Aldo. I’m going to be Conor McGregor, and I’ll start on Thursday night.” As the anticipation builds for this gripping semifinal bout, fans are eager to see how the clash of styles will unfold in the octagon.
With both fighters entering the matchup with a lot at stake, it promises to be an electrifying event in PFL history. Be sure to tune in to watch Jason Jackson face Thad Jean in what could become a defining moment for both athletes.
