Jason Knight (fighter)
| Jason Knight | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jason Knight July 14, 1992 D'Iberville, Mississippi, United States |
| Other names | The Kid, Mississippi Mean, Hick Diaz |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight (2009-present) Lightweight (2011-2014) |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Fighting out of | D'Iberville, Mississippi, United States |
| Team | Alan Belcher MMA Club |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jason Knight (born July 14, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2009, he has also competed for Titan FC.
Born and raised in D'Iberville, Mississippi, Knight began training at the age of 14 to stay out of trouble and street fighting. He later attended D'Iberville High School before dropping out at the age of 16, and began training with UFC veteran Alan Belcher.
Knight began competing as an amateur at the age of 14, and fought ten times before turning professional in 2009 at age 17. He then compiled a record of 16-1 before being signed by the UFC.
Knight made his promotional debut against Tatsuya Kawajiri on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, replacing Mirsad Bektic on two-weeks notice. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Knight faced Jim Alers on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. He won the fight via split decision. The combat was awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
Knight next faced Dan Hooker on November 26, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Knight faced Alex Caceres on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23. He won the fight via submission in the second round, winning his first Performance of the Night bonus.
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