Jason Fischer (born March 3, 1985) is an American

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who competes in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has formerly fought in

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and

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Background

Born in

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and raised in

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, a suburb outside of Detroit, Fischer competed in

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at Livonia Stevenson High School. Fischer later continued his career at

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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

Fischer made his debut on April 6, 2012 at

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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

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on November 30, 2012 at Bellator 82. He was handed his first defeat via unanimous decision. Fischer was expected to face

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on January 31, 2013 at

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. However, Awad had to replace

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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

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in the Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Semifinal due to a broken hand. He faced

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

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. Fischer won via unanimous decision.

Coaching & Instructing

Fischer joined Dan Leith and Andy Slackta, who formed a jiu jitsu school in 2023, as the head black belt BJJ instructor at Commonwealth jiu jitsu in Livonia, Michigan.

Championships and accomplishments

*Hard Knocks Fighting **HKF Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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