Jason Fischer

Jason Fischer (born March 3, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has formerly fought in Bellator, Absolute Championship Berkut and King of the Cage.

Background Born in Redford, Michigan and raised in Livonia, Michigan, a suburb outside of Detroit, Fischer competed in wrestling at Livonia Stevenson High School. Fischer later continued his career at Central Michigan University.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Fischer started his professional career in 2011. Within his first year as a professional, he won three consecutive matches and in 2012 signed with Bellator.

Bellator Fischer made his debut on April 6, 2012 at Bellator 64 against Taylor Solomon. He won via technical submission in the third round.

Fischer faced Kyle Prepolec on October 12, 2012 at Bellator 76. He defeated Prepolec via submission in the third round.

Fischer faced David Rickels on November 30, 2012 at Bellator 82. He was handed his first defeat via unanimous decision.

Fischer was expected to face Saad Awad on January 31, 2013 at Bellator 87. However, Awad had to replace Patricky Freire in the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament. Fischer instead faced Sevak Magakian, who has been defeated via submission in the first round.

Fischer was called to replace Alexander Sarnavskiy in the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Semifinal due to a broken hand. He faced David Rickels again on February 28, 2013 at Bellator 91. Fischer was defeated once again via unanimous decision.

Fischer faced Tony Hervey on September 12, 2014 at Bellator 124. Fischer won via unanimous decision.

Coaching & Instructing Fischer joined Dan Leith and Andy Slackta, who formed a jiu jitsu school in 2023, as the head black belt BJJ instructor at Commonwealth jiu jitsu in Livonia, Michigan.

Championships and accomplishments Hard Knocks Fighting HKF Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Josh Wick Decision (unanimous) WXC 77: Warrior Wednesday 2

Southgate, Michigan, United States Loss

Daud Shaikheav Decision (majority) ACB 65: Leone vs. Ginazov

Rimini, Italy Return to Lightweight. Win

Adam Smith Decision (unanimous) WXC 68: Nemesis

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Win

Dequan Townsend Decision (unanimous) WXC 66: Night of Champions 9

Southgate, Michigan, United States Welterweight debut; won WXC Welterweight Championship. Win

Rafael Alves TKO (injury) WXC 65: College Throwdown 2

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States Won WXC Lightweight Championship. Win

Nick Compton Decision (unanimous) Fight Night At The Island

Welch, Minnesota, United States Win

Jeremy Czarnecki Decision (unanimous) Duel Combat Sports 5

Detroit, Michigan, United States Win

Ryan Dickson Decision (unanimous) Hard Knocks 42

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Won Hard Knocks Fighting Lightweight Championship Win

Tony Hervey Decision (unanimous) Bellator 124

Plymouth, Michigan, United States Loss

Justin Wilcox Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114

West Valley City, Utah, United States Loss

David Rickels Decision (unanimous) Bellator 91

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Semifinal Win

Sevak Magakian Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 87

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Alternate bout Loss

David Rickels Decision (unanimous) Bellator 82

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win

Kyle Prepolec Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 76

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Win

Taylor Solomon Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 64

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Win

Ivan Wolshlager TKO (retirement) IFL 39: Caged Apocalypse

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Win

Roger Bontrager Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Homecoming

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win

Andrew Peterson KO (punch) IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States