Jason Fischer (fighter)

Jason Fischer (born March 3, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has formerly fought in Bellator, Absolute Championship Berkut and 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.

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 Season Eight Lightweight Tournament 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.

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

Championships and accomplishments

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