Background
Black was born in Ottumwa, Iowa and began wrestling when he was in the third grade.
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Jason Black
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He is a veteran of the King of the Cage, UFC, and PRIDE Fighting Championships organizations, a former UCC title holder, and trains with the Miletich Fighting Systems camp. He moved to Bettendorf, Iowa and then began making the transition to mixed martial arts 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 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. Black subsequently retired following the defeat. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Matt Grice.
Membership
Miletich Fighting Systems.
