Jason Fischer (fighter)


Jason Fischer is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Absolute Championship Berkut. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also formerly competed for Bellator 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 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.

Championships and accomplishments