Learn everything about Bellator 301's Thrilling Moments: A Night of Triumphs and Surprises!
Bellator 301 delivered a knockout performance in the Second City, featuring star-studded appearances, jaw-dropping finishes, and the coronation of new champions. Here are the top five takeaways that lit up the night:
Archie Colgan may not have snagged the Performance of the Night honors, but his 15-minute clash with Pieter Buist was a display of pure grit. Outmatched in size, Colgan's mature performance earned him a unanimous decision, showcasing tenacity that goes beyond accolades.
In a clash with Patricky Pitbull, Alexander Shabliy left no doubts about his force in the lightweight division. With a 23-3 record and #2 ranking, Shabliy dominated from start to finish, battering and bloodying Pitbull. Slow and measured, Shabliy secured a unanimous decision win, becoming the first lightweight to reach the final round of the $1 million grand prix.
In a highly anticipated rematch between Raufeon Stots and Danny Sabatello, the bantamweights left it all in the cage. Stots showcased superior scrambling and striking, settling the score with a 29-28 unanimous decision victory, solidifying his standing as the better man.
In a title clash against the undefeated Yaroslav Amosov, Jason Jackson, representing Kill Cliff FC, pulled off the unthinkable. Stopping Amosov in the third round, Jackson claimed the welterweight crown and handed Amosov his first professional loss, proving Kill Cliff FC produces true killers.
The night's pinnacle moment belonged to Patchy Mix, crowned the new Bellator bantamweight champion. Storming through the $1 million Bantamweight World Grand Prix, Mix overwhelmed Sergio Pettis in round one and secured a rear-naked choke in round two. The question now: how far can "No Love" Patchy Mix go in asserting himself as the best bantamweight in the world?
For an in-depth dive into each electrifying moment and to catch exclusive insights, don't miss the full breakdown of Bellator 301's top takeaways.