Jason Butcher

Jason Butcher (born October 23, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator and King of the Cage, where he is the current Light Heavyweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career Amateur career 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.

Early professional career 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.

Bellator Fighting Championships 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 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.

Butcher faced Mikkel Parlo in the semifinal on October 4, 2013, at Bellator 102. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).

Butcher faced Andreas Michailidis at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Butcher faced Tamdan McCrory at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments B2 Fighting Series B2FS Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) Hardrock MMA HRMMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) King of the Cage KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Kevem Felipe TKO (punches) Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 22

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Doug Usher KO (punches) B2 Fighting Series 183

Columbus, Georgia, United States Win

Chris Warf Submission (triangle choke) ECC Cage Fighting: Cage Wars 3

Ashland, Kentucky, United States Loss

Dequan Townsend Decision (unanimous) B2 Fighting Series 154

Novi, Michigan, United States Win

Karl Williams Submission (triangle choke) B2 Fighting Series 142

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Win

Gabriel Mota Submission (triangle choke) HR MMA 121

Covington, Kentucky, United States Loss

Emiliano Sordi KO (punch) PFL 7

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Maxim Grishin TKO (leg injury) PFL 2

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Jesse Murray KO (punches) KOTC: Locked In

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Defended KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

William Hill TKO KOTC: Violent Confrontation

Carlton, Minnesota, United States Won the vacant KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Robert Morrow KO (punches) KOTC: Harm's Way

Washington, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Tamdan McCrory Submission (armbar) Bellator 134

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Andreas Michailidis TKO (punches) Bellator 128

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 102

Visalia, California, United States Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tournament Semifinal. Win

Giva Santana TKO (punches) Bellator 98

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Jack Hermansson Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 93

Lewiston, Maine, United States Win

Shaun Asher Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 78

Dayton, Ohio, United States Win

Duane Bastress Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 71

Chester, West Virginia, United States Middleweight debut. Win

Jared Combs Submission (triangle choke) Spartan FC 11: Destruction

Ashland, Kentucky, United States 195 lb. Catchweight bout Win

Lamont Stafford Submission (armbar) Spartan FC 8: Onslaught

Ashland, Kentucky, United States Win

Dominique Steele KO (punch) Spartan FC 7: Locked and Loaded

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Mixed martial arts amateur record Loss

Mike King Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 8

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Anthony DiPiero Submission (anaconda choke) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 4

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Loss

Dane Bonnigson TKO (punches) NAAFS: Night of Champions 2009

Akron, Ohio, United States For NAAFS Amateur Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Dan Spohn Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Caged Fury 7

Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win

Phillip Clark Jr. TKO (punches) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 6

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Vincent Antinore Submission (punches) UVC 1: Rumble on the River

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States Submission grappling record

Result

Opponent Method Event Division Date Location Win

Luke Ljuba Fight 2 Win Pro 202 May 21, 2021 Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Diego Ramalho Toe hold Fight 2 Win Pro 167 March 20, 2021 Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Sebastian Black Heel Hook Fight 2 Win Pro 151 200 lbs September 11, 2020 Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Richard Flores Triangle Armbar Fight 2 Win Pro 135 200 lbs January 18, 2020 Sacramento, California, United States Win

Dave Anderson Choke Fight 2 Win Pro 131 195 lbs November 10, 2019 Richmond, California, United States Loss

Kaniela Kahuanui Choke Fight 2 Win 125 175 lbs September 13, 2019 San Jose, California, United States Loss

Gustavo Andrade Decision(split) Fight 2 Win 116 200 lbs June 22, 2019 Richmond, California, United States Loss

Robert Yamashita Armbar Fight 2 Win Pro 103 March 1, 2019 Houston, Texas, United States Win

Felipe Bragio Triangle choke Fight 2 Win Pro 97 January 12, 2019 Sacramento, California, United States Win

Omar Kasdi Triangle choke Fight 2 Win Pro 62 February 10, 2018 Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Tanner Rice Armbar Fight 2 Win Pro 57 December 9, 2017 Sacramento, California, United States