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

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. A professional from 2000 until 2007, he fought in the

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, and the

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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

After a 3-0 amateur career at 185 lbs, Black turned professional in 2000. He soon accumulated 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

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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 ''

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'', losing to

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. 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.

Championships and accomplishments

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

**UFC.com Awards ***2007: Ranked #10 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record

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