CHICAGO – Almost one year to the day of Anthony Johnson’s death, Jason Jackson felt his friend “Rumble” was in the cage with him as he pounded his way to victory and Bellator welterweight gold.
A former UFC title challenger, Johnson died in November 2022 following a battle with a serious illness. Alongside Johnson, Jackson (17-4 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) manned the frequently rebranded Kill Cliff FC squad, dating back to its days as “The Blackzilians” camp.
As Jackson pounded out Yaroslav Amosov (27-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA) at Bellator 301 to become the promotion’s 170-pound titleholder, “Rumble” entered his mind.
