Jason Brilz
| Jason Brilz | |
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| Born |
July 7, 1975 Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Other names | The Hitman |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Team | Elite Performance/Midamerica Martial Arts |
| Rank | NCAA Division II Wrestling |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 30 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
| University | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
| Spouse | Rebecca |
| Children | 2 |
| Notable school(s) | Omaha Central High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Jason Brilz (born July 7, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist. He formerly fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Light Heavyweight division.
Brilz won the Nebraska Class A state championship in 1993 wrestling for Omaha Central High School; a school that was ranked the 10th best athletic program in the nation by Sports Illustrated in 2008. Along with his state title, Brilz was an Academic All-American in 1993. At the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Brilz was a three time Academic All-American, a four-year letter winner and compiled a 63–34 career record.
Brilz made his MMA debut in 2000. He went on to achieve an 11-win streak and has entered into various talks with the UFC throughout the years with the aim of joining the organization. Brilz finally secured his debut deal to fight in his native Omaha, Nebraska, at the UFC Fight Night 15 event.
Brilz defeated Brad Morris in his UFC debut via TKO (punches) midway through the second round.
Brilz then returned six months later to fight Tim Boetsch and won via unanimous decision at UFC 96.
Brilz' first loss in the UFC (and second in his career) came at the hands of The Ultimate Fighter 8 veteran Eliot Marshall, as Brilz lost via split decision, which was regarded as a controversial decision.
Brilz bounced back against Eric Schafer at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones, defeating him via unanimous decision.
At UFC 114, Antônio Rogério Nogueira was scheduled to fight Forrest Griffin. However, Griffin had to pull out of the bout due to a shoulder injury, which left his slot open. With less than a month before the fight, Brilz stepped in to fight Nogueira. In a controversial split decision in which Brilz seemed to control the duration of the fight, Nogueira was declared the winner. The bout won Fight of the Night honors.
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