This week will mark Bellator’s return to the Windy City as the promotion is gearing up for Bellator 301 which features two sensational bouts at the top of the card. In the co-main event of the evening, the Bellator Welterweight World Championship is on the line as current champion Yaroslav Amosov takes on former LFA Welterweight Champion, Jason Jackson. Another great battle to keep an eye on for your Bellator 301 betting is the co-main event between Sergio Pettis and Patchy Mix. This matchup will be a unification bout for the Bellator Welterweight World Championship as the former is the current champion while the latter is the interim champion in this division. Moreover, Mix is the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix winner.
In this article, SBS will be going over what to look for from each fighter, a predicted winner, and more notes about Bellator 301 betting.
| Bellator 301 Main Event Bouts | The Pick |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Amosov (c) vs. Jason Jackson | Amosov | -400 | -400 | -400 |
| Sergio Pettis (c) vs. Patchy Mix (ic) | Mix | -290 | -290 | -290 |
Fighter Spotlight: Yaroslav Amosov
One of the most accomplished fighters in Bellator, Amosov is a skilled combatant who can win fights in a number of ways. The Ukrainian athlete is currently rated as the second-best fighter in the Bellator men’s pound-for-pound rankings and is a decorated combatant as a four-time world sambo champion. He is the first Ukrainian-born champion in Bellator MMA history and currently holds a record of 27-0 in MMA. With a varied total of wins by knockout (nine), submission (10), and decision (eight), Amosov can win bouts in a variety of ways.
Fighter Spotlight: Jason Jackson
Known as “The Ass-Kicking Machine,” Jackson is a fantastic MMA fighter who has been competing in the sport since 2012. Since losing to Ed Ruth at Bellator 231, he has been on a tear, winning six fights in a row via unanimous decision. This includes wins over the likes of Benson Henderson, Neiman Gracie, and most recently, Douglas Lima. Jackson has won the welterweight title in three other promotions as well, including Titan Fighting Championship, Legacy Fighting Alliance, and Victory Fighting Championships. With a professional record of 16-4, this will be his biggest fight to date in Bellator.
Prediction: A fantastic matchup, take Amosov to win here given his extensive body of work and torrid winning streak.
Fighter Spotlight: Sergio Pitts
The reigning Bellator Bantamweight Champion, Pittis is a sensational fighter with notable victories over the likes of Patricio Pitbull, Juan Archuleta, and Brandon Moreno. Known as “The Phenom,” he has an overall record of 23-5 and has notched 15 career decision victories in his professional MMA tenure. With two successful title defenses to date, Pittis has done a sensational job of fighting all kinds of fighters to this point. This includes an incredible bout against Kyoji Horiguchi at Bellator 272 which was lauded by multiple outlets as a fight of the year bout which ended with a spinning backfist knockout win for Pittis.
Fighter Spotlight: Patchy Mix
Entering this fight, Mix has been a stellar submission specialist to date with 12 career submission victories out of his 18 MMA wins. As noted above, Mix won the Bellator Bantamweight World Grand Prix when he knocked out Raufeon Stots with a knee shot at Bellator 295. Moreover, since losing to Juan Archuleta at Bellator 246, he has been on a tear, winning five fights in a row including victories over Stots, Magomed Magomedov, and also Kyoji Horiguhchi. Mix is also ranked within the top ten of the Bellator men’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Prediction: Another excellent bout, Mix is the pick here to unify the bantamweight titles.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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