Jason Butcher (born October 23, 1984) is an

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currently competing in the

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division of the

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. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator and

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, 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

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-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

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against

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. He won via submission early in the first round. Butcher faced Shaun Asher on October 26, 2012 at

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. He won via submission in the first round. Butcher faced

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on March 21, 2013 at

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. For the fifth time in a row he won via submission in the first round. Butcher faced Giva Santana on September 7, 2013 at

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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

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in the semifinal on October 4, 2013 at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28). Butcher faced

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on October 10, 2014. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Butcher faced

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on February 27, 2015. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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