Jason Jackson will defend his Bellator welterweight title against undefeated Ramazan Kuramagomedov on June 22 in Dublin.
Jason Jackson, the reigning Bellator welterweight champ, is gearing up for a big fight. He’s set to defend his title against the unbeaten Ramazan Kuramagomedov. This showdown is slated for June 22, headlining Bellator’s comeback at Dublin’s 3Arena.
The news broke during Friday’s event broadcast, live from Belfast.
Jackson’s record? Impressive. He’s 18-4, and MMA Fighting ranks him as the world’s No. 7 welterweight. Plus, he’s a 33-year-old TUF veteran. He’s on a roll too, with an eight-fight winning streak under his belt.
His first official title defense comes after a jaw-dropping knockout of Yaroslav Amosov last November. That’s when he snagged the title.
And Jackson’s recent appearance? A knockout win against two-time PFL welterweight champ Ray Cooper III. This happened at the PFL vs. Bellator event in February. He’s also got some big wins against names like Douglas Lima, Paul Daley, Neiman Gracie, and even Benson Henderson.
But let’s not forget about Kuramagomedov. He’s 12-0 and has been flawless in his short Bellator stint. He’s knocked out Jaleel Willis and submitted Randall Wallace.
This 27-year-old Russian sensation has a notable win too. He’s beaten UFC and PFL veteran John Howard.
Bellator’s Dublin return? It’s anticipated to stream on MAX in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K. So, buckle up, folks. This is one you won’t want to miss.