Jason Butcher
| Jason Butcher | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 23, 1984 Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division |
Middleweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Huntington, West Virginia, United States |
| Team | Team Jorge Gurgel Ground Zero |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Jorge Gurgel |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jason Butcher (born October 23, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he is also the current King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion.
In December 2009, Butcher fought for the North American Allied Fight Series amateur Light Heavyweight Championship against Dane Bonnigson. He lost via referee stoppage due to strikes.
Butcher compiled an amateur record of 4–2 before moving into professional mixed martial arts.
Butcher started his professional career in 2011. He fought exclusively for the Kentucky-based promotion, Spartan Fighting Championship.
Butcher won three times in a row, including first round victories over fellow prospects Jared Combs and Dominique Steele. In 2012, Butcher signed with Bellator.
Butcher made his debut on June 22, 2012 at Bellator 71 against Duane Bastress. He won via submission early in the first round.
Butcher faced Shaun Asher on October 26, 2012 at Bellator 78. He won via submission in the first round.
Butcher faced Jack Hermansson on March 21, 2013 at Bellator 93. For the fifth time in a row he won via submission in the first round.
Butcher faced Giva Santana on September 7, 2013 at Bellator 98 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tournament. After losing the first round, Butcher rebounded and won the fight via TKO in the second round.
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