Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Jackson (fighter)

Discover the career path of Jason Jackson (fighter), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jason Jackson is a Jamaican mixed martial artist, primarily competing in the Welterweight division. He has fought in various organizations, including Titan FC, LFA, PFL, and Bellator MMA, where he became the Bellator Welterweight World Champion. Jackson also participated in The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Professional Debut

In 2012, Jason Jackson made his professional MMA debut and compiled a record of 5-2 in regional promotions, competing against future UFC fighter Colby Covington.

February 2015: Joins The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2015, Jason Jackson was announced as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians.

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September 9, 2016: Titan FC Debut

On September 9, 2016, Jason Jackson debuted in Titan FC against Rodrigo Cavalheiro Correia at Titan FC 41, winning by unanimous decision.

December 2, 2016: Wins Titan FC Welterweight Championship

On December 2, 2016, Jason Jackson competed against Dhiego Lima at Titan FC 42 for the Titan FC Welterweight Championship, winning the fight via technical knockout in round one and claiming the title.

August 17, 2018: Bellator MMA Debut

On August 17, 2018, Jason Jackson made his Bellator MMA debut against Jordon Larson at Bellator 204, winning the fight via TKO in round one.

October 25, 2019: Loss to Ed Ruth at Bellator 231

On October 25, 2019, Jason Jackson faced Ed Ruth at Bellator 231. He lost the fight via a controversial split decision, though 4 out of 6 media outlets scored the fight in favor of Jackson.

December 21, 2019: Victory Against Kiichi Kunimoto

On December 21, 2019, Jason Jackson faced Kiichi Kunimoto at Bellator 236, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

July 24, 2020: Victory Against Jordan Mein

On July 24, 2020, Jason Jackson faced Jordan Mein at Bellator 242, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

November 28, 2020: Upset Victory Against Benson Henderson

On November 28, 2020, Jason Jackson faced Benson Henderson at Bellator 253, winning the fight via unanimous decision in an upset victory.

April 2, 2021: Victory Against Neiman Gracie

On April 2, 2021, Jason Jackson faced Neiman Gracie at Bellator 255, winning the close fight via unanimous decision.

June 11, 2021: Victory Against Paul Daley

On June 11, 2021, Jason Jackson faced Paul Daley at Bellator 260, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

May 13, 2022: Fight Postponed

On May 13, 2022, Jason Jackson's scheduled fight against Douglas Lima at Bellator London was postponed to July 24, 2022, for undisclosed reasons.

July 24, 2022: Victory Against Douglas Lima

On July 24, 2022, Jason Jackson fought Douglas Lima at Bellator 283, winning the fight via unanimous decision after Lima missed weight and was fined.

November 17, 2023: Wins Bellator Welterweight World Championship

On November 17, 2023, Jason Jackson faced Yaroslav Amosov at Bellator 301 for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship. Jackson won by knockout in the third round, becoming the champion and handing Amosov his first-ever defeat.

2023: Magomedkerimov's PFL welterweight championship

In 2023, Magomed Magomedkerimov became the PFL welterweight champion.

January 2024: Opponent Withdraws

In January 2024, Magomed Magomedkerimov withdrew from his scheduled fight against Jason Jackson at PFL vs. Bellator due to injury.

February 24, 2024: Victory Against Ray Cooper III

On February 24, 2024, Jason Jackson faced Ray Cooper III at PFL vs. Bellator, winning by technical knockout in the second round after Magomed Magomedkerimov withdrew due to injury.

June 22, 2024: Loses Championship to Ramazan Kuramagomedov

On June 22, 2024, Jason Jackson faced Ramazan Kuramagomedov at Bellator Champions Series 3, losing the bout and championship by unanimous decision.

February 11, 2025: Joins 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament

On February 11, 2025, it was officially revealed that Jason Jackson would join the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament.

April 3, 2025: Victory Against Andrey Koreshkov

On April 3, 2025, Jason Jackson faced Andrey Koreshkov at the 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at PFL 1, winning the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round.

June 12, 2025: Loss to Thad Jean

On June 12, 2025, Jason Jackson faced Thad Jean at PFL 5 (2025) in the semifinals, losing the back-and-forth bout via split decision.

May 16, 2026: Larkin Pulls Out

On May 16, 2026, Jason Jackson was scheduled to face Lorenz Larkin at MVP MMA 1. However, Larkin pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by Jefferson Creighton.