Jason Jackson (born October 30, 1990) is a Jamaican

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

who competes in the welterweight division of

Bellator MMA Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) is an American mixed martial arts promotion (entertainment), promotion founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, owned and operated as a subsidiary of television and media cong ...

. A professional since 2012, Jackson has competed in

Titan FC Titan Fighting Championship (Titan FC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion based out of Pompano Beach, Florida. Their shows were originally run in and near Kansas City and have since expanded to include venues all over North America and e ...

, and,

Legacy Fighting Alliance Legacy Fighting Alliance is an American mixed martial arts promotion, created as a result of the ''Legacy Fighting Championship'' and ''Resurrection Fighting Alliance'' merger in early 2017. History Resurrection Fighting Alliance On October 11, ...

. He also appeared on reality television series The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. As of October 2022 he is #10 in

Fight Matrix Fight Matrix , MMA Rankings, Records, Statistics is an independent, comprehensive, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter ranking system portal. It is one of the sport's most recognized ranking websites. According to FightMatrix: "The rankings on thi ...

's welterweight rankings. As of October 4, 2022 he is #3 in the Bellator Welterweight Rankings.

Background

Jackson was born in

Spanish Town, Jamaica Spanish Town ( jam, label=Jamaican Creole, Panish Tong) is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. Th ...

on October 30, 1990. At the age of 12 he moved to

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, graduating from

Miramar High School Miramar High School is a public high school located in Miramar, Florida. The school opened in 1970 and serves students residing in southwest Broward County; however, magnet students may hail from elsewhere in the county. Miramar High School serv ...

, where he competed on the school’s wrestling team. Growing up he was a fan of professional wrestling and the

WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and vario ...

. He began training for mixed martial arts at the age of 19 with The Blackzilians.

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 fighters,

Colby Covington Colby Ray Covington (born February 22, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Welterweight Champ ...

, and Michael Johnson.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2015, it was announced Jackson would be a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. Jackson's first fight on TUF was against Marcelo Alfaya, whom he defeated by majority decision. In his second fight on the show he faced future Titan FC Welterweight Champion

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. 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.

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. Jackson then competed in a title match against Titan FC Welterweight Champion and future

UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...

fighter,

Dhiego Lima Dhiego Lima (born January 31, 1989) is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division of the UFC. Mixed martial arts career Lima was born and spent his early childhood in the Brazilian city of Goiânia and b ...

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. Jackson vacated his title after being invited to compete on

Dana White's Contender Series Dana White's Contender Series, formerly named Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is an American mixed martial arts promotion. In May 2017, the UFC announced White would hold the competition weekly on UFC Fight Pass (It has since been move ...

. He faced Kyle Stewart, and lost the fight via TKO in round two after suffering an ankle injury that rendered him unable to continue. He was not awarded a UFC contract as a result.

Bellator MMA

Jackson made his

debut against Jordon Larson on August 17, 2018 at Bellator 204. He won the fight via TKO in round one. After picking up two wins in the

promotion, Jackson returned to Bellator, facing

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on October 25, 2019 at Bellator 231. He lost the fight via controversial split decision. 4 out of 6 media outlets scored the fight for Jackson. Jackson faced

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on December 21, 2019 at Bellator 236. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Jackson then faced promotional newcomer

Jordan Mein Jordan Taylor Mein (born October 10, 1989) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2006, Mein has also formerly competed for Ultimate F ...

on July 24, 2020 at Bellator 242. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Jackson then faced former

UFC Lightweight Champion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC championships. Historical notes At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, mixed martial arts was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classe ...

and former Bellator Lightweight Championship contender,

Benson Henderson Benson Henderson (born November 16, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes for Bellator MMA, currently competing in their Lightweight division. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion. As of Novembe ...

on November 28, 2020 at Bellator 253. Jackson controlled a majority of the fight, winning via unanimous decision in an upset victory. Jackson next faced

Neiman Gracie Neiman Gracie Stambowsky (born December 12, 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. A two-time Pan-American champion in coloured belts, Gracie medalled at the 2013 black belt World No-Gi Championship be ...

on April 2, 2021 at

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. He won the close fight via unanimous decision. Jackson faced

Paul Daley Paul Anthony Daley (born 21 February 1983) is a British former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional competitor from 2003 to 2022, Daley competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Cage Rage, Final Fight Championship, Strikeforce, Elit ...

on June 11, 2021 at

Bellator 260 Bellator 260: Lima vs. Amosov was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on June 11, 2021, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event was the first Bellator event with fans in attendance since Bellator ...

. Jackson used his wrestling to dominate Daley, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Jackson was scheduled to face former

Bellator Welterweight Champion Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") is an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class. At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded ...

Douglas Lima Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...

on May 13, 2022 at Bellator London. However the fight was postponed to July 24, 2022 at

Bellator 283 ''Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson'' was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on July 22, 2022 at Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Background Visiting the state of Washington fo ...

for undisclosed reasons. 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. Jackson won the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Jackson is married to his wife Yanisuka. They have 2 children and 2 stepchildren. Jackson is a fan of

, with his nickname "The Ass-Kicking Machine" being inspired from an angle between The Rock, Kane, and

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Championships and accomplishments

Titan Fighting Championship Titan Fighting Championship (Titan FC) is an American mixed martial arts promotion based out of Pompano Beach, Florida. Their shows were originally run in and near Kansas City and have since expanded to include venues all over North America and e ...

** Titan FC Welterweight Championship (One time) *

** LFA Welterweight Championship(One time) *Victory Fighting Championships **VFC Welterweight Championship (One time) (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Jason 1990 births Living people Jamaican male mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Bellator male fighters

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

The Ultimate Fighter

Titan Fighting Championships

Bellator MMA

Personal life

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

External links