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Result Summary
Jackson Glass stopped Zak Flessas by TKO at the 0:47 mark of round one in a featherweight bout at PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2 on July 18, 2026. Glass landed elbows to force the stoppage, with the referee waving off the contest before the opening frame had reached a minute. Glass entered undefeated at 3-0; Flessas came in at 2-1 and had no opportunity to establish any offense before the fight was halted. The quick finish added another first-round stoppage to Glass's professional record.
Fight Overview
Eighteen-year-old Jackson 'Action' Glass, 3-0 across Fury FC competition, makes his PFL debut as one of the most talked-about young featherweight prospects in North American MMA, facing submission specialist Zak Flessas, 2-1, whose wins have come by kneebar and rear naked choke. Glass brings size and striking, Flessas brings a finishing grappling threat that tests whether the teenager's game translates to a higher promotional stage.
Keys to Victory
Jackson Glass
- Use his height and reach advantage to control distance on the feet and keep Flessas from securing the clinch.
- Establish his boxing early and build a striking lead before Flessas can organize his grappling entries.
- Stay composed under promotional debut pressure and maintain disciplined defense whenever the fight reaches the mat.
Zak Flessas
- Close distance quickly and look for inside trips or double-leg entries to bring Glass down and attack immediately.
- Use early takedown attempts to disrupt Glass's striking rhythm and test whether his grappling holds at this level.
- Once on the mat, move immediately to back control or limb isolation and hunt the submission finish.
Last 5 fights
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- W Michael Wayne Hall
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Zak Flessas
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