Bellator 301 Recap: Jason Jackson Shocks the World, Patchy Mix Claims Bantamweight Crown

Bellator 301 didn’t just go out with a bang; it exploded into a night of unforgettable moments at the WinTrust Arena in Chicago. In a shocking turn of events, Jason Jackson stunned the MMA world by flattening the previously undefeated Yaroslav Amosov and claiming the Bellator welterweight championship.

From the opening bell, Jason Jackson made it clear that he had come to disrupt Amosov’s perfect record. He applied relentless pressure and displayed brilliant takedown defense, keeping Amosov on his toes. But it was in the third round when Jackson truly made his mark. He dropped Amosov with a straight right hand and then unleashed a nasty short uppercut as Amosov desperately attempted a takedown. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight, crowning Jackson as the new Bellator welterweight champion.

This victory marked Jackson’s ascent to the upper echelons of MMA with a record of 17-4, and he joins an elite group of fighters who have held the Bellator welterweight title. On the other hand, it was a devastating loss for Amosov, the first of his career, bringing his overall record to 27-1. This bout was not just a championship clash; it also marked the end of an era for Bellator on Showtime, and there are whispers that it might be the promotion’s final chapter.

In the co-main event, Patchy Mix continued his remarkable run by completely dominating Sergio Pettis to claim the undisputed bantamweight title. Mix’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. He took Pettis down at will and controlled the action throughout the first round. In the second round, Mix transitioned to Pettis’s back and secured a rear-naked choke, forcing Pettis to tap just 1 minute and 51 seconds into the round. With this victory, Mix improved his professional record to 19-1, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.

On the same main card, Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello delivered a thrilling rematch, displaying more aggressive striking and electrifying ground exchanges compared to their previous encounter. Ultimately, it was Stots who inflicted more damage, securing a unanimous decision victory.

In a featured lightweight bout, AJ McKee maintained his perfect record at 155 pounds by winning a unanimous decision over Sidney Outlaw in a bloody and intense showdown. While Outlaw managed to secure takedowns and maintain top position, McKee’s relentless activity off his back allowed him to outstrike Outlaw and open a gruesome cut, leaving both fighters covered in blood. McKee earned a clean sweep on all three judges’ scorecards.

The main card opener witnessed Alexander Shabliy dominating Patricky Pitbull over five rounds, securing a wide unanimous decision victory. Shabliy’s striking prowess was simply too much for the former Bellator lightweight champion, as he utilized a variety of jabs, hooks, and kicks to bloody and batter Pitbull.

With this victory, Shabliy earned his spot in the lightweight grand prix final, where he is set to face the reigning lightweight champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, in what promises to be a thrilling showdown next year. Bellator 301 was a night of surprises, upsets, and unforgettable moments, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds for this dynamic promotion.

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