Jason Douglas Black (born August 15, 1972) is an American retired

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who competed in the

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and

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divisions. He is a veteran of the

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, and

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organizations, a former UCC title holder, and trains with the ''

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'' camp.

Background

Black was born in

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and began

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when he was in the third grade. He moved to

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and then began making the transition to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Black had a very successful start to his career, holding 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

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, and

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, before making his

debut. Black fought against former WEC Welterweight Champion

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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

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organization before being given a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Black made his debut with the

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at ''

UFC Fight Night 10 ''UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. Fisher'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 10'') was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. ...

'', losing to

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by triangle choke. He then lost at

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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.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.
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Championships and accomplishments

** Fight of the Night (One time) vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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