Jason Lambert

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Jason Lambert
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Born (1977-09-23) September 23, 1977 (age 45)
Long Beach, California, United States
Other namesThe Punisher
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Victorville, California, United States
Team Alliance MMA
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2001-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total39
Wins26
By knockout16
By submission6
By decision4
Losses13
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason L. Lambert (born September 23, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001 until 2013, he competed for the UFC, WEC, Bellator, King of the Cage, and AFC. He is the former WEC light heavyweight champion.

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Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Lambert made his WEC debut facing Matt Horwich at WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3 on October 21, 2004. He won his debut via submission (punches) in the second round. He then faced Richard Montoya at WEC 13 on January 22, 2005, for the vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. He won the fight via submission (punches).

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lambert made his debut in the UFC at UFC 58: USA vs. Canada as a late replacement for The Ultimate Fighter 2 cast member Seth Petruzelli, who suffered a concussion while training and had to withdraw from the bout. Lambert's debut was successful, submitting his opponent, Rob MacDonald, early in the first round.

Lambert fought again at UFC 59 , defeating Terry Martin by technical knockout at 2:37 of round two. This was a preliminary fight that did not air on the pay-per-view broadcast. His next fight, against Branden Lee Hinkle at Ultimate Fight Night 5 , marked Lambert's third consecutive UFC victory. Despite this initial win streak, he was not seen on a live UFC pay-per-view broadcast until UFC 63 , where he lost to Rashad Evans by knockout in the second round. At UFC 68 , Lambert defeated veteran and former title challenger Renato "Babalu" Sobral in a stunning upset by second-round knockout.

Lambert was scheduled to fight Wilson Gouveia at UFC 76: Knockout , but the bout was rescheduled to UFC 80: Rapid Fire after Gouveia suffered an injury in training. Lambert was knocked out by Gouveia by a left hook which, ironically, was identitical to the hook used by Lambert in his last fight to finish Renato Sobral.

Lambert then lost at UFC 85: Bedlam via TKO at the hands of Luiz Cané at 2:07 of the first round. [3] [4] Lambert moved down to the Middleweight division, and fought Canadian Jason MacDonald at UFC 88: Breakthrough in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 6, 2008. [5] He lost by rear-naked choke in the second round.

After the loss to MacDonald that marked his third straight defeat, the UFC has released Lambert from his contract, saying that he "needed to get more wins". [6]

Post-UFC

In his first bout after his release from the UFC, Lambert lost a unanimous decision to Vladimir Matyushenko at Call to Arms I on May 16, 2009. [7]

Lambert then faced Matt Horwich, at AMMA 1 - First Blood, on October 24, 2009. [8] He lost the fight via split decision, posting a record of 0-2 since leaving the UFC. [9]

He then fought twice in the C3 Fights promotion, defeating Dominic Brown and Wayne Cole by TKO and rear-naked choke submission respectively. The two wins in the promotion marked his first win streak since 2006.

Bellator MMA

Lambert signed with Bellator MMA and made his debut against former UFC veteran Hector Ramirez at Bellator 85. [10] Lambert won the bout via armbar submission. He then faced Tom DeBlass at Bellator 108 on November 15, 2013. [11] Lambert lost the fight via first round KO. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
39 matches26 wins13 losses
By knockout167
By submission63
By decision43
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss26–13 Tom DeBlass KO (punch) Bellator 108 November 15, 201311:45 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win26–12Hector RamirezSubmission (straight armbar) Bellator 85 January 17, 201313:59 Irvine, California, United States
Loss25–12Tony LopezKO (knee)Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the MainlandAugust 14, 201021:49 Irvine, California, United StatesFor the Powerhouse World Promotions Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win25–11Wayne ColeSubmission (rear-naked choke)C3 Knockout: Rockout Weekend 3June 19, 201021:51 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win24–11Dominic BrownTKO (punches)C3 Knockout: Rockout Weekend 2April 17, 201012:41 Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Loss23–11 Matt Horwich Decision (split) AMMA 1: First Blood October 24, 200935:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Middleweight bout.
Loss23–10 Vladimir Matyushenko Decision (unanimous)Call to Arms IMay 16, 200935:00 Ontario, California, United States
Loss23–9 Jason MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 88 September 6, 200821:20 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss23–8 Luiz Cané TKO (punches) UFC 85 June 7, 200812:07 London, England
Loss23–7 Wilson Gouveia KO (punch) UFC 80 January 19, 200820:37 Newcastle, England
Win23–6 Renato Sobral KO (punch) UFC 68 March 3, 200723:26 Columbus, Ohio, United StatesFight of the Night. Knockout of the Night.
Loss22–6 Rashad Evans KO (punches) UFC 63 September 23, 200622:22 Anaheim, California, United States
Win22–5 Branden Lee Hinkle TKO (referee stoppage) UFC Fight Night 5 June 28, 200615:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win21–5 Terry Martin TKO (punches) UFC 59 April 15, 200622:37 Anaheim, California, United States
Win20–5 Rob MacDonald Submission (kimura) UFC 58 March 4, 200611:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win19–5 Travis Wiuff KO (punches)FFC 15: Fiesta Las VegasSeptember 14, 200513:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–5 Marvin Eastman Decision (split) KOTC: Mortal Sins May 7, 200535:00 Primm, Nevada, United States
Win17–5Richard MontoyaTKO (submission to punches) WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion January 22, 200512:45 Lemoore, California, United StatesWon the vacant WEC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win16–5 Matt Horwich TKO (submission to punches)WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3October 21, 200423:28 Lemoore, California, United States
Win15–5Mike RogersTKO (punches)ROTR 5: Rumble on the Rock 5May 7, 200413:29 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss14–5 Chael Sonnen Decision (unanimous)GC 20: Gladiator Challenge 20November 13, 200335:00 Colusa, California, United States
Win14–4 Brian Foster Decision (unanimous) KOTC 25: Flaming Fury June 29, 200325:00 San Jacinto, California. United States
Win13–4Allan SullivanTKO (punches)GC 16: Gladiator Challenge 16June 1, 20031N/A Colusa, California, United StatesReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Win12–4Jim BreechTKO (punches) KOTC 22: Steel Warrior March 23, 200311:35 San Jacinto, California, United States Middleweight debut.
Win11–4Rick CollupTKO (submission to punches)GC 14: Gladiator Challenge 14February 16, 200311:28 Porterville, California, United States Heavyweight bout.
Loss10–4 Wesley Correira KOSB 27: SuperBrawl 27November 9, 200221:48 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Heavyweight bout. For the ICON Sport Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–3Joshua HoagTKO (punches) KOTC 17: Nuclear Explosion October 19, 200211:25 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win9–3 Dan Quinn DecisionGC 12: Gladiator Challenge 12September 8, 200235:00 Colusa, California, United States
Win8–3Lobo LoboTKO (punches) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions June 22, 200213:01 San Jacinto, California, United StatesReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Loss7–3 Tim Sylvia TKO (doctor stoppage)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2April 27, 200224:13 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Semifinals.
Win6–3Brian StrombergSubmission (forearm choke)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2April 27, 200224:59 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Quarterfinals.
Win6–2Ron FairclothDecision (unanimous)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1April 26, 200225:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights First Round.
Win5–2Jason JonesTKO (punches) KOTC 12: Cold Blood February 9, 200221:17 San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Win4–2Kauai KupiheaSubmission (choke)GC 8: School Yard BrawlsNovember 17, 200122:03 California, United States
Loss3–2 Marco Ruas Submission (heel hook)UP 1: Ultimate Pankration 1November 11, 200110:56 Cabazon, California, United States
Loss3–1Kim Jong WangSubmission (guillotine choke) KOTC 11: Domination September 29, 200110:55 San Jacinto, California, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Win3–0Rick MathisTKO (punches) KOTC 9: Showtime June 23, 200114:30 San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win2–0Adrian PerezTKO (punches)GC 3: Showdown at SobobaApril 7, 200111:07 Friant, California, United States
Win1–0Jorge LavamaSubmission (keylock)GC 2: Collision at ColusaFebruary 18, 200113:45 Colusa, California, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Jason Lambert Official Tapology.com Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jason Lambert | UFC". 14 September 2018.
  3. ↑ MMAMania.com Staff (March 19, 2008). "Jason Lambert vs. Luis Arthur Cane UFC 85 fight inked". mmamania.com.
  4. ↑ Tapology.com Staff (June 7, 2008). "UFC 85: Luiz "Banha" Cane vs. Jason "The Punisher" Lambert". tapology.com.
  5. ↑ MMAJunkie.com Staff (August 19, 2008). "Jason Day out, Jason MacDonald in versus Jason Lambert at UFC 88". mmajunkie.com.
  6. ↑ Lambert Released from UFC
  7. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/14899/vladimir-matyushenko-outlasts-jason-lambert-at-call-to-arms-i.mma - MMA Junkie report on loss to Matyushenko
  8. ↑ Press Release (October 19, 2009). "Travis Fulton, Jason Lambert and Matt Horwich headline 'Aggression MMA' on Oct. 24". mmamania.com.
  9. ↑ MMAJunkie.com Staff (October 26, 2009). "Matt Horwich edges fellow UFC vet Jason Lambert at debut Aggression MMA event". mmajunkie.com.
  10. ↑ MMAJunkie.com Staff (January 2, 2013). "Jason Lambert meets Hector Ramirez at Jan. 17 Bellator 85 card". mmajunkie.com.
  11. ↑ Jason Kelly (September 27, 2013). "With Matyushenko injured, DeBlass and Lambert verbally agree to meet at Bellator 108". mmadiehards.com.
  12. ↑ Tapology.com Staff (November 15, 2013). "Bellator 108: Tom DeBlass vs. Jason "The Punisher" Lambert". tapology.com.
Vacant
Title last held by
Frank Shamrock 		2nd WEC Light Heavyweight Champion
January 22, 2005 – October, 2005		Vacant
Lambert signed with UFC
Title next held by
Scott Smith
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