Ukrainian Yaroslav Amosov seeks to consolidate his impressive mixed martial career when he makes the second defense of his Bellator Welterweight world title this year against in-form Jamaican Jason Jackson. Amosov returned from a 20-month hiatus from joining the war effort in Ukraine to retain his title early in the year—Amosov and Jackson headline Bellator 301 at Chicago's Intrust Arena. The Ukrainian champion is a massive favorite to retain the title.
MMA: Bellator Welterweight World Championship
Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago
Where to watch: SHOWTIME
Date: 18.11.2023. 07.00
Yaroslav Amosov
A four-time Sambo world champion, Yaroslav Amosov has staged one of the most impressive winnings in mixed martial arts. The number two ranked Bellator men's pound-for-pound fighter was signed to the promotion in 2018 following a record of nineteen consecutive victories with only two decisions. The 30-year-old has dominated the Bellator Welterweight division since then, dethroning former champ Douglas Lima in 2021.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 75"
- Record: 27–0
Jason Jackson
After losing his Bellator debut to Ed Ruth in 2019, Jason Jackson went on a run of six consecutive wins to land a title shot. The former LFA Welterweight champion defeated former Bellator Welterweight champion Douglas Lima and former UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson in that run. The 33-year-old last competed over a year ago, in July 2022.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6' 1"
- Reach: 78"
- Record: 16–4
Betting Odds
Jason Jackson to stage an upset and win the title is 4.10 odds on Bet365. 1XBET prices total over 4.5 at 1.76 and the under at 1.909 odds. Betwinner lists the bet on bout not to get to round five at 2.75 odds.