Jake Butler
| Jake Butler | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
October 4, 1982 Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Fighting out of | Singapore |
| Team | Evolve Mixed Martial Arts |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jake Butler (born October 4, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of ONE Fighting Championship.
Background
Born and raised in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, Butler began wrestling at the age of eight and later attended Point Pleasant Beach High School where he was a four-year varsity starter. Butler was talented, winning a state championship, and finished his high school career undefeated in home dual meets before continuing his wrestling career at Princeton University. At Princeton, Butler was a two time captain of the team, a two-time MVP, and an All-American in the junior freestyle category. Butler also competed in the U.S. Open and Olympic Qualifiers.[1][2] After graduating from Princeton with a degree in economics in 2006 Butler followed many of his classmates into banking,[3] and went to work on Wall Street with Thor Equities, but became tired of the routine after two and a half years and decided to quit his job to move to Southeast Asia in 2008.[4] In 2011 Butler responded to an advertizement from Evolve MMA in Singapore which was looking for a wrestling coach to join its fight team. After a conversation with owner Chatri Sityodtong Butler was invited for a trial and offered a place on the team which he accepted.[5] The other successful candidate was U.S. Olympian wrestler Heath Sims.[6] Butler says he made the decision to become a full-time martial artist because it was his 'passion'.[7]
Mixed martial arts career
ONE FC
Butler was signed by Singapore-based promotion ONE FC and made his debut on the undercard of ONE Fighting Championship: Return of Warriors at Putra Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on February 2. He defeated Antonio Romulo from Indonesia via TKO midway through the opening round.[8]
In his second fight he took on Swain Congco from Saipan at ONE Fighting Championship: Kings and Champions at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on April 5 and again won by TKO (punches) midway through the opening round.[9]
Butler next faced Canadian James Kouame in a Catchweight bout of 198 lbs. at ONE FC: Champions and Warriors on September 13, 2013. Butler won via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.
Butler then faced French fighter Sylvain Potard at ONE FC: War of Dragons on October 18, 2014. Butler was handed his first professional loss via TKO in the second round.
Butler next fought at ONE FC: War of Dragons on July 11, 2014 against Mohamed Ali. Butler won via TKO in the third round.
Butler faced Sylvain Potard in a rematch at ONE FC: Warrior's Way on December 5, 2014. Butler avenged his first career loss via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 7 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7–2 | Marcin Prachnio | KO/TKO (Knees) | ONE Championship: Titles and Titans | August 27, 2016 | 1 | 2:30 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Win | 7–1 | Tatsuya Mizuno | TKO (elbows) | ONE Championship: Clash of Heroes | January 29, 2016 | 1 | 4:38 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Win | 6–1 | Cristiano Kaminishi | Decision (unanimous) | ONE Championship: Odyssey of Champions | September 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Win | 5-1 | Sylvain Potard | Decision (unanimous) | ONE FC: Warrior's Way | December 5, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasay City, Philippines | |
| Win | 4-1 | Mohamed Ali | TKO (strikes) | ONE FC: War of Dragons | July 11, 2014 | 3 | 1:21 | Taipei, Taiwan | |
| Loss | 3-1 | Sylvain Potard | TKO (punches) | ONE FC: Total Domination | October 18, 2013 | 2 | 0:42 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 3-0 | James Kouame | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ONE FC: Champions and Warriors | September 13, 2013 | 1 | 2:11 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Catchweight bout of 198 lbs. |
| Win | 2-0 | Swain Cangco | TKO (punches) | ONE FC: Kings and Champions | April 5, 2013 | 1 | 2:52 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 1-0 | Antoni Romulo | TKO (punches) | ONE FC: Return of Warriors | February 2, 2013 | 1 | 2:46 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
References
- ↑ "How a Princeton University economics graduate made his way from Wall Street to a Cage in Kuala Lumpur". mmamania.com. Dec 24, 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
- ↑ "Princeton grad Jake Butler left behind bright career, big money to chase MMA dream". mmafighting.com. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
- ↑ "Pushing Through When Time Slows Down". Wall Street Journal. April 3, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
- ↑ "NJ native left finance job in Manhattan to become MMA fighter in Singapore". New York Post. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
- ↑ "Banking on a ONE FC title". Phnom Penh Post. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
- ↑ "Jake Butler: The NCAA Division I Wrestler Set to Make His MMA Debut in Asia". bleacherreport.com. Jan 21, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
- ↑ "Butler leaves Wall St. for the fighting life". ESPN. March 14, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
- ↑ "ONE FC 7 RESULTS: HONORIO BANARIO STOPS ERIC KELLY TO BECOME FIRST FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION". sherdog.com. Feb 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
- ↑ "SHINYA AOKI SUBMITS KOTETSU BOKU, STRIKES LIGHTWEIGHT GOLD IN ONE FC 8 MAIN EVENT IN SINGAPORE". sherdog.com. April 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
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