Jason Jackson (fighter)

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Jason Jackson
Born (1990-10-30) October 30, 1990 (age 33)
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Other namesThe Ass-Kicking Machine
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach78 in (198 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Team Kill Cliff FC
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision9
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason Jackson (born October 30, 1990) is a Jamaican mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Welterweight Champion. A professional since 2012, Jackson has competed in Titan FC, and, Legacy Fighting Alliance. He also appeared on the UFC's reality television series The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians.

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Background

Jackson was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on October 30, 1990. At the age of 12 he moved to South Florida, graduating from Miramar High School, where he competed on the school’s wrestling team. [2] [3] [4] Growing up he was a fan of professional wrestling and the WWE. He began training for mixed martial arts at the age of 19 with The Blackzilians. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jackson made his professional debut in 2012, compiling a record of 5–2 in regional promotions, where he competed against future UFC fighter Colby Covington.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2015, it was announced Jackson would be a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. [6]

Jackson's first fight on TUF was against Marcelo Alfaya, whom he defeated by majority decision. [7]

In his second fight on the show he faced future Titan FC Welterweight Champion Michael Graves. Early in the first round Jackson connected with a groin kick that went unnoticed by the referee and almost finished Graves with punches. However Graves survived and submitted Jackson with a rear naked choke in round one, eliminating him from the tournament. [8]

Titan Fighting Championships

Jackson made his Titan FC debut against Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia on September 9, 2016, at Titan FC 41. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

Jackson then competed in a title match against Titan FC Welterweight Champion and future UFC fighter, Dhiego Lima on December 2, 2016, at Titan FC 42. Jackson won the fight via technical knockout early in round one, claiming the Titan FC Welterweight Championship. [10]

Jackson vacated his title after being invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series. He faced Kyle Stewart, and lost the fight via TKO in round two after suffering an ankle injury that rendered him unable to continue. [11] He was not awarded a UFC contract as a result.

Bellator MMA

Jackson made his Bellator MMA debut against Jordon Larson on August 17, 2018, at Bellator 204. He won the fight via TKO in round one. [12]

After picking up two wins in the Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion, [13] [14] Jackson returned to Bellator, facing Ed Ruth on October 25, 2019, at Bellator 231. He lost the fight via controversial split decision. [15] 4 out of 6 media outlets scored the fight for Jackson. [16]

Jackson faced Kiichi Kunimoto on December 21, 2019, at Bellator 236. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [17]

Jackson then faced promotional newcomer Jordan Mein on July 24, 2020, at Bellator 242. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

Jackson then faced former UFC Lightweight Champion and former Bellator Lightweight Championship contender, Benson Henderson on November 28, 2020, at Bellator 253. Jackson controlled a majority of the fight, winning via unanimous decision in an upset victory. [19] [20]

Jackson next faced Neiman Gracie on April 2, 2021, at Bellator 255. He won the close fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Jackson faced Paul Daley on June 11, 2021, at Bellator 260. Jackson used his wrestling to dominate Daley, winning the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Jackson was scheduled to face former Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima on May 13, 2022, at Bellator London. [23] However the fight was postponed to July 24, 2022, at Bellator 283 for undisclosed reasons. [24] [25] At the weigh-ins, Douglas Lima, came in at 172.8 lbs, 1.8 pounds heavy for his headlining welterweight bout. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Lima was fined a percentage of his individual purse, which went to Jackson. [26] Jackson won the fight via unanimous decision. [27]

Bellator Welterweight champion

Jackson fought for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship against reigning champion Yaroslav Amosov on November 17, 2023, at Bellator 301. [28] In an upset, Jackson was able to stuff all of Amosov's takedowns and proceeded to knock him out with uppercuts in the third round, being the first person to defeat Amosov ever. [29]

Jackson was scheduled to face 2023 PFL welterweight champion Magomed Magomedkerimov in a 3 round non-title crossover fight on February 24, 2024, at PFL vs. Bellator. However, Magomedkerimov withdrew due to injury in January 2024 and was replaced by Ray Cooper III, with the bout taking place at a catchweight of 182 pounds. [30] Jackson dominated the bout with leg kicks and eventually won by technical knockout due to ground and pound in the second round. [31]

Jackson faced Ramazan Kuramagomedov on June 22, 2024, at Bellator Champions Series 3. [32] He lost the bout and championship by unanimous decision. [33]

Personal life

Jackson is married to his wife Yanisuka. They have 2 children and 2 stepchildren. [5]

Jackson is a fan of WWE, with his nickname "The Ass-Kicking Machine" being inspired from an angle between The Rock, Kane, and Hulk Hogan. [3]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches18 wins5 losses
By knockout62
By submission30
By decision93
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–5 Ramazan Kuramagomedov Decision (unanimous) Bellator Champions Series 3 June 22, 202455:00 Dublin, IrelandLost the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win18–4 Ray Cooper III TKO (leg kick and punches) PFL vs. Bellator February 24, 202420:23 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCatchweight (182 lb) bout. For "PFL Champion vs. Bellator Champion" Super Belt.
Win17–4 Yaroslav Amosov KO (punches) Bellator 301 November 17, 202332:08 Chicago, Illinois, United StatesWon the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win16–4 Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous) Bellator 283 July 22, 202255:00 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (172.8 lb) bout; Lima missed weight.
Win15–4 Paul Daley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 260 June 11, 202135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win14–4 Neiman Gracie Decision (unanimous) Bellator 255 April 2, 202135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win13–4 Benson Henderson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 253 November 19, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win12–4 Jordan Mein Decision (unanimous) Bellator 242 July 24, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win11–4 Kiichi Kunimoto Decision (unanimous) Bellator 236 December 21, 201935:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss10–4 Ed Ruth Decision (split) Bellator 231 October 25, 201935:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win10–3Hemerson SouzaDecision (split) LFA 71 July 12, 201955:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesWon the vacant LFA Welterweight Championship.
Win9–3Scott FutrellSubmission (arm-triangle choke) LFA 64 April 26, 201924:07 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesCatchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win8–3Jordon LarsonTKO (punches) Bellator 204 August 17, 201813:52 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss7–3Kyle StewartTKO (ankle injury) Dana White's Contender Series 3 July 25, 201720:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–2 Dhiego Lima TKO (punches) Titan FC 42 December 2, 201612:10 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesWon the Titan FC Welterweight Championship.
Win6–2Rodrigo CavalheiroDecision (unanimous) Titan FC 41 September 9, 201635:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win5–2Victor MorenoTKO (punches)Victory Fighting Championship 48February 19, 201611:55 Urbandale, Iowa, United StatesWon the vacant VFC Welterweight Championship.
Win4–2Michael LillyDecision (unanimous)Fight Time 20August 29, 201435:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3–2 Hayder Hassan TKO (punches)CFA 12October 12, 201332:32 Miami, Florida, United States
Win3–1Michael JohnsonSubmission (triangle choke)Fight Time 12: Warriors CollideNovember 2, 201222:05 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (173 lb) bout; Johnson missed weight.
Win2–1Efrain CintronSubmission (triangle choke)Fight Time 11: Unfinished BusinessAugust 24, 201221:10 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss1–1 Colby Covington Decision (unanimous)Fight Time 10: It's PersonalJune 22, 201235:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win1–0Jerome BuchananTKO (punches)Fight Time 9: MMA ExplosionApril 27, 201210:55 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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