Good afternoon, and welcome to this weekends MMA Fight Night forecast recap. What a weekend it has been with a lot of young starts shining through and a lot of titles changing hands, so without further a do let’s jump into it.

Bellator 301
🇺🇦Yarolav Amosov vs Jason Jackson🇯🇲 

Heading back to Chicago, the potentially final Bellator card unfolded with a gripping main event between the undefeated Jaroslav Amosov and Jason Jackson. The outcome wasn't what anyone expected 🤯 

Amosov, with an impressive unbeaten record, entered the cage as the favorite. However, Jackson had other plans. In the early exchanges, both fighters displayed their prowess on their feet. Amosov, known for his takedowns, tried to execute his usual strategy, but Jackson skillfully countered, landing significant right uppercuts that set the tone for the fight.

As the rounds progressed, Amosov began feeling the impact of Jackson's strikes. In the third round, a powerful right hand from Jackson sent Amosov to the canvas, leading to a ground-and-pound finish 👊 

Jackson's performance was noteworthy, showcasing superior skills and handing Amosov his first loss. The Cage Chronicle’s prediction missed the mark, anticipating the champion to maintain his welterweight reign ❌.

Bellator 301
🇺🇸Sergio Pettis vs Patchy Mix🇺🇸 

Remaining in Chicago, let's delve into the co-main event of the stacked Bellator 301 card. The spotlight was on the bantamweight clash between the current champion, Sergio Pettis, and the interim titleholder, Patchy Mix. a classic confrontation of striking prowess against grappling mastery.

The bout unfolded with Patchy Mix setting the tone, showcasing dominance as he pushed Pettis against the cage with precise striking and seamlessly executed takedowns. Once on the ground, Mix demonstrated his ground control, combining ground and pound with strategic submission attempts.

In the second round, Mix continued his calculated approach, securing another well-timed takedown. He swiftly transitioned to Pettis's back, utilizing the cage to create imbalance. The Rear Naked Choke that followed sealed the deal—a masterful execution by Patchy Mix 🏆️ 

Mix's performance underscored his skill level, earning him the bantamweight title and solidifying his status among the elite in the division.

As for the Cage Chronicle’s prediction, we were on point, anticipating a finish from Patchy Mix 🧙

UFC Fight Night
🇺🇸Brendan Allen vs Paul Craig🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

Now, let's shift gears from the Windy City of Chicago to the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, where a somewhat underrated UFC Fight Night unfolded, showcasing a mix of young talent and intriguing matchups. Taking center stage in the main event were American Brendan Allen and Scotsman Paul Craig, making it a true head-scratcher to predict, given their grappling prowess 🤼 

Early in the bout, the action hit the ground swiftly, with Allen nearly securing a takedown and landing straight into mount on Craig. From there, he unleashed a barrage of heavy strikes, transitioning to Craig's back. However, Craig's Jiu-Jitsu wizardry came into play, and he deftly escaped a rear naked choke attempt by transitioning to a reverse calf slicer an impressive display for grappling enthusiasts.

In the second round, Craig attempted another takedown, but Allen skillfully stuffed it and resumed his dominance with ground and pound 👊 

The third round saw more grappling exchanges, with Craig taking a heavy shot and Allen once again seizing a dominant position after a guillotine attempt. In a bid to stand up, Craig gave up his back, and Allen capitalized, securing a Rear Naked Choke that forced Craig to tap.

Allen showcased superiority in both striking and grappling exchanges, proving to be the more proficient fighter on the night.

Despite the Cage Chronicle's misstep in predicting a win for Paul Craig ❌

UFC Fight Night
🇪🇨Michael Morales vs Jake Matthews🇦🇺 

Remaining under the bright lights of Las Vegas, let's delve into the co-main event of this UFC Fight Night, featuring the much-anticipated clash between Michael Morales and Jake Matthews. This matchup brought together the excitement surrounding Morales' rising star and Matthews' seasoned experience.

From the opening bell, Morales asserted his range advantage, showcasing precise jabs and delivering impactful inside low kicks. Matthews, known for his toughness, struggled to establish his distance during exchanges in the pocket. Despite Morales attempting jump knees, Matthews proved wise to the strategy. Nevertheless, Morales landed the harder shots in the initial round, securing an early advantage.

Moving into the second round, Morales persisted in troubling Matthews with effective low kicks. Displaying resilience, Matthews found his timing and connected well with his hands. However, Morales concluded the round with a strong finish, making it a challenging round to score. Despite Matthews' moments of success, Morales maintained control, emphasizing his striking prowess.

In the third round, Morales continued to control the distance, strategically landing calf kicks and precise counter shots. Matthews grappled with the challenge of finding shots that truly troubled Morales, who, in contrast, visibly impacted Matthews with his powerful blows, maneuvering him around the cage. Despite Matthews' late-round efforts, including a well-executed left hook and successfully stuffing a takedown, Morales extended his lead. While the fight may not have been the most thrilling, Morales consistently dictated the flow, showcasing dominant striking in the welterweight division 👊 

As for the Cage Chronicle’s prediction, we hit the mark, foreseeing a well-deserved victory for Michael Morales 🧙 

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