Jason Jackson vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Reigning Bellator Welterweight world champion Jason Jackson of America defends his title against unbeaten Russian Ramazan Kuramagomedov in the Bellator Champions Series 3 main event. The match will take place this weekend at the 3Arena in Dublin. Champion Jason Jackson, who nabbed the belt from Yaroslav Amosov last year and would be making a first defense of the 170-pound title, is the firm favorite of the oddsmakers.

MMA: Bellator Welterweight World Championship

Where to Watch: DAZN / MAX

Venue: 3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland

Date: 22.06.2024. 21:50

Last November, Jason Jackson put on a spectacular display when he upset previously unbeaten Yaroslav Amosov to claim the Bellator welterweight championship. Jackson deflected Amosov’s submission moves and dispatched the former champion with ferocious punches in the third. The 33-year-old beat Cooper Ray II early this year in the PFL champion vs Bellator champion” super belt event. The non-title contest fight brought Jason Jackson’s current win streak to eight. “The Ass-Kicking Machine” had previously held the Titan FC and LFA welterweight titles.

• Age: 33
• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Reach: 78”
• Record: 18-4

The 27-year-old Russian has said that now is his time to become a champion. Ramazan Kuramagomedov comes into this title bout on a perfect 12-0 record across various promotions. 2-0 in Bellator, Kuramagomedov is an efficient grappler, with 50% of his wins coming by submission. His Bellator fights ended inside the distance with a KO and a submission. Ramazan Kuramagomedov, who fights out of Makhachkala, won a split decision victory in the Contender Series 2019, going the distance with Jordan Williams. However, he was never given a UFC contract, with Williams later getting one himself.

• Age: 27
• Height: 6’1’’
• Reach: 73”
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg)
• Record: 12-0

Ramazan Kuramagomedov is a 2.70 underdog on Bet365. The Russian is priced at 2.47 to upset the champion on Betway. Total over 3.5 is available at 1.72 on 1xBet, with the under listed for 1.952 odds. Read more.