Jason Black

Jason Douglas Black (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.

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. 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.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Matt Grice UFC.com Awards 2007: Ranked #10 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Matt Grice Decision (split) UFC 77

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Loss

Thiago Tavares Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Sam Jackson Submission (choke) EC 74: Extreme Challenge 74

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Loss

Shinya Aoki Submission (triangle choke) PRIDE Bushido 12

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Win

Jin Eoh TKO (corner stoppage) PRIDE Bushido 11

Saitama, Japan Lightweight debut. Loss

Shonie Carter TKO (punches) KOTC: Redemption on the River

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Kyle Jensen Submission (triangle choke) EC 64: Extreme Challenge 64

Osceola, Iowa, United States Win

Keith Wisniewski Decision (unanimous) XKK: Xtreme Kage Kombat

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Gideon Ray Decision (unanimous) IHC 7: The Crucible

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Marcel Perigold Submission (armbar) EC 53: Extreme Challenge 53

Iowa City, Iowa, United States Win

Michael Johnston Submission (north-south choke) EF 1: Genesis

London, England Win

John Alessio Decision (split) UCC 12: Adrenaline

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Chad W. Saunders TKO (retirement) WFA 3: Level 3

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ivan Menjivar Submission (rear-naked choke) UCC 8: Fast and Furious

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada Win

James Meals TKO (punches) EC 46: Extreme Challenge 46

Clive, Iowa, United States Draw

Antonio McKee Draw (split) World Fighting Alliance 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jeremiah Billington Submission (arm-triangle choke) IC 3: Iowa Challenge 3

Waterloo, Iowa, United States Win

Cedric Marks TKO (submission to elbows) EC 42: Extreme Challenge 42

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

John Cronk TKO (punches) IC 2: Iowa Challenge 2

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Eddie Miller Submission (guillotine choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Masters

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Jake Hudson TKO (submission to punches) Gladiators 14: Gladiators 14

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Jeremy Bennett Submission (guillotine choke) Superbrawl: Futurebrawl 2000

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Brian Anthony Fulton Submission (arm-triangle choke) EC 36: Extreme Challenge 36

Davenport, Iowa, United States Win

Bobby Clayton

Gladiators 8: Gladiators 8

United States Win

Don Hamilton

Gladiators 8: Gladiators 8

United States Win

Don Hamilton

Gladiators 7: Gladiators 7

United States Win

Bobby Clayton

Gladiators 7: Gladiators 7

United States Win

Steve Berger Decision (split) EC 32: Extreme Challenge 32

Springfield, Illinois, United States