Jason Black

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Jason Black
BornJason Douglas Black
(1972-08-15) August 15, 1972 (age 52)
Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S.
Other namesThe Black Legion
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Team Miletich Martial Arts
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Years active2000–2007
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins23
By knockout5
By submission10
By decision4
Unknown4
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason Douglas Black [1] (born August 15, 1972) is an American retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2000 until 2007, he fought in the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, King of the Cage, and the World Fighting Alliance.

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Background

Black was born in Ottumwa, Iowa and began wrestling when he was in the third grade. He moved to Bettendorf, Iowa and then began making the transition to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After a 3-0 amateur career at 185 lbs, Black turned professional in 2000. [2] He soon accumulated a record of 12-0 in small organizations such as SuperBrawl in Hawaii, Extreme Challenge, and HOOKnSHOOT with many of the wins coming in the first round. Black then fought future MFC Lightweight Champion Antonio McKee at World Fighting Alliance 1. The two fought to a draw.

Black continued his dominance, holding a record of 21-0-1 with wins over Ivan Menjivar, John Alessio, and Keith Wisniewski, before making his King of the Cage debut. Black fought against former WEC Welterweight Champion Shonie Carter and was given his first professional loss via TKO due to punches and to this date is the only TKO or KO loss of Black's career. Black then fought for Japan's PRIDE organization before being given a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Black made his debut with the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC Fight Night 10 , losing to Thiago Tavares by triangle choke. He then lost at UFC 77 to Matt Grice by split decision after a very close fight that was originally ruled a draw when the score was incorrectly read. Black subsequently retired following the defeat.

Personal life

Black is married and has two children. [3]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches23 wins4 losses
By knockout51
By submission102
By decision41
Unknown40
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–4–1 Matt Grice Decision (split) UFC 77 October 20, 200735:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss23–3–1 Thiago Tavares Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher June 6, 200722:49 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win23–2–1Sam JacksonSubmission (choke)EC 74: Extreme Challenge 74March 10, 2007N/AN/A Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Loss22–2–1 Shinya Aoki Submission (triangle choke) PRIDE Bushido 12 August 26, 200611:58 Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Win22–1–1Jin EohTKO (corner stoppage) PRIDE Bushido 11 June 4, 200614:25 Saitama, Japan Lightweight debut.
Loss21–1–1 Shonie Carter TKO (punches) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 200611:18 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win21–0–1Kyle JensenSubmission (triangle choke)EC 64: Extreme Challenge 64October 15, 200511:15 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win20–0–1 Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous)XKK: Xtreme Kage KombatAugust 7, 200435:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win19–0–1 Gideon Ray Decision (unanimous)IHC 7: The CrucibleJune 5, 200435:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win18–0–1Marcel PerigoldSubmission (armbar)EC 53: Extreme Challenge 53September 13, 200311:08 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Win17–0–1Michael JohnstonSubmission (north-south choke)EF 1: GenesisJuly 13, 200311:35 London, England
Win16–0–1 John Alessio Decision (split)UCC 12: AdrenalineJanuary 25, 200335:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win15–0–1Chad W. SaundersTKO (retirement) WFA 3: Level 3 November 23, 200225:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–0–1 Ivan Menjivar Submission (rear-naked choke)UCC 8: Fast and FuriousMarch 30, 200213:33 Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Win13–0–1James MealsTKO (punches)EC 46: Extreme Challenge 46February 16, 200211:44 Clive, Iowa, United States
Draw12–0–1Antonio McKeeDraw (split) World Fighting Alliance 1 November 3, 200135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–0Jeremiah BillingtonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)IC 3: Iowa Challenge 3September 22, 200120:45 Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Win11–0Cedric MarksTKO (submission to elbows)EC 42: Extreme Challenge 42August 24, 200113:03 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win10–0John CronkTKO (punches)IC 2: Iowa Challenge 2August 11, 200123:11 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win9–0Eddie MillerSubmission (guillotine choke)HOOKnSHOOT: MastersMay 26, 200110:19 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win8–0Jake HudsonTKO (submission to punches)Gladiators 14: Gladiators 14May 11, 20011N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win7–0Jeremy BennettSubmission (guillotine choke)Superbrawl: Futurebrawl 2000November 14, 200013:23 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win6–0Brian Anthony FultonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)EC 36: Extreme Challenge 36August 26, 200016:35 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win5–0Bobby ClaytonN/AGladiators 8: Gladiators 8July 22, 2000N/AN/A United States
Win4–0Don HamiltonN/AGladiators 8: Gladiators 8July 22, 2000N/AN/A United States
Win3–0Don HamiltonN/AGladiators 7: Gladiators 7July 14, 2000N/AN/A United States
Win2–0Bobby ClaytonN/AGladiators 7: Gladiators 7July 14, 2000N/AN/A United States
Win1–0 Steve Berger Decision (split)EC 32: Extreme Challenge 32May 21, 2000115:00 Springfield, Illinois, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Mixed Martial Arts Show Results" (PDF). Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Jason Black ("The Black Legion") | MMA Fighter Page".
  3. ↑ Third shift on Wednesdays, second shifts on Thursdays and Fridays, and first shift on both weekend days, leaving him precious little time to train and see his wife and two kids.
  4. ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (January 2, 2008). "Ten Best – The Top Fights of 2007". Ultimate Fighting Championship .
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