Jason Jackson ends Amosov's unbeaten run and is Bellator's new welterweight champion

jason jackson is the new Bellator welterweight champion (Photo: Reproduction/Twitter)

The night of Bellator 301 was one of challengers. After Patchy mix become rooster champion (up to 61,2kg) in the co-main fight, it was the turn of jason jackson break the bank, end Yaroslav Amosov's unbeaten run and assume the position of welterweight champion (up to 77,1kg) of the organization.

With his striking and takedown defense up to date, the Jamaican presented an impeccable performance, 'overcame' the Ukrainian and scored a knockout in the third round to leave Chicago with the belt.

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The victory that earned the belt to jason jackson It was the Jamaican's sixth in a row, who hasn't lost since his Bellator debut in October 2019.

On the other hand, Yaroslav Amosov suffered the first defeat of his career in his 28th professional fight. The Ukrainian bids farewell to the welterweight throne with a title defense under his belt.

In an impeccable performance, Jason Jackson 'surpasses' against Yaroslav Amosov

jason jackson started the fight trying to corner Yaroslav Amosov. The champion quickly tried to change levels and feinted the single leg, but the challenger escaped well and continued moving forward. Amosov again faked the takedown and came in with a left hook. Jackson responded with a quick fist combination. Jackson kicked hard at Amosov's waistline, who responded with a cross, but the blow grazed the challenger's face. Jackson combined jab and straight and Amosov came in with a straight right. Jackson kicked Amosov's leg hard, who tried to catch the Jamaican's leg, but couldn't get the takedown.

The second round began with Jackson defending two more takedown attempts from Amosov. Amosov went after Jackson, who left a nice uppercut on the champion. Afterwards, the Jamaican landed a knee on the champion, which he absorbed well. With a lot of speed and power, Jackson rejected all attempts to approach Amosov. The Ukrainian insisted and managed to grab the Jamaican from behind. With ten seconds remaining, Amosov finally scored the first takedown of the fight.

jason jackson He started the third round by going up and landing a straight right. Amosov kicked high and had his leg caught by the challenger, who tried to take him down, but was unable to do so. Jackson managed another hard sequence of blows, ending with a knee. In yet another sequence, the Jamaican connected with a straight right and a well-aimed cross, knocking Amosov down and, with his opponent surrendered, he struck with ground and pound until the referee stopped him.

Bellator 301 results

Order date: November 17th, 2023

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location:  Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, United States

How to watch: Canal Combate (the entire card) on TV and Combate Play (the entire card) via the internet

MAIN CARD (from 23pm Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): jason jackson defeated Yaroslav Amosov by knockout (punches) at 2:08 of R3

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Patchy mix defeated Sergio Pettis via submission (rear-naked choke) 1min51s into R2

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Raufeon Stots defeated Danny Sabatello via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): A. J. McKee defeated Sidney Outlaw via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Alexander Shabliy defeated Patricky Pitbull in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

PRELIMINARY CARD (starting at 19pm, Brasília time)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Tyrell Fortune x Marcelo golm – fight canceled

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Archie Colgan defeated Pieter Buist by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Denise Kielholtz defeated Sumiko Inaba by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Timur Khizriev defeated Justin Gonzales via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Keri Melendez defeated Sabriye Sengul by submission (guillotine choke) 2min06s into R2

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Matheus Mattos defeated Richard Palencia via submission (rear-naked choke) 3min20s into R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Ramazan Kuramagomedov defeated Randall Wallace by submission (rear naked choke) 3min41s into R2

Catchweight (up to 72,5kg): Islam Mamedov defeated Killys Mota in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Cody Law defeated Jefferson Pontes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Tim Wilde derrotou Mike Hamel by technical knockout (punches) at 2min47s of R3

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Yves Landu defeated Isao Kobayashi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)