// Roster Index›Lightweight›Dossier · Jason Black
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Jason
Black

NICKNAME"The Black Legion"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
23-4-1
CURRENT FORM
2L STREAK
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Jason Black
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'8"
AGE
54
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Lightweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
28 BOUTS
WIN
23
LOSS
4
DRAW
1
WIN RATE
82%
23/28 bouts
FINISH RATE
65%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2L STREAK · 2-3
WLWLL
Form trend 0 over the last 90 days.
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 39% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Top-position grapplers who can chain transitions force submissions when scrambles open up.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
1.06
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
47%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 45%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.60
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.70
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
45%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
0.48
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
28%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▲ ABOVE
6.20
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 111 rated fighters on the UFC lightweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#54
against the 111 rated on the UFC lightweight roster · Elo 1551
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
8th
percentile · average opponent rated 1506 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
20th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.16 per fight)

15 rated fights · opponents rated in 54% of recorded fights · last rated fight OCT 20, 2007

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (23)
n = 23
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 9
DEC · 8
6
KO/TKO
26%
9
SUB
39%
8
DEC
35%
// LOSSES (4)
n = 4
KO/TKO · 1
SUB · 2
DEC · 1
1
KO/TKO
25%
2
SUB
50%
1
DEC
25%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
65% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 6 fights
26%
SUBANY ROUND · 9 fights
39%
DECFULL FIGHT · 8 fights
35%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
28 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 8, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER37TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN84STRIKING36CARDIO74AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT100STR DEFENSE33RECOVERY67
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Sub Threat. Lowest scored axis: TD Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power37
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=23 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (28%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin84
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=28 bouts
Striking36
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio74
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat100
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (4 per 15 min)

Str Defense33
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (45%)

Recovery67
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=4 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power37 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins23 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (28%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin84 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record28 bouts
Striking36 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio74 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat100 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (4 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense33 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (45%)Not recorded
Recovery67 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.4 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100MAY 2000WMAY 2000WJUL 2000WJUL 2000WJUL 2000WJUL 2000WAUG 2000WNOV 2000WMAY 2001WMAY 2001WAUG 2001WAUG 2001WSEP 2001NOV 2001WFEB 2002WMAR 2002WNOV 2002WJAN 2003WJUL 2003WSEP 2003WJUN 2004WAUG 2004WOCT 2005LFEB 2006WJUN 2006LAUG 2006WMAR 2007LJUN 2007LOCT 2007// SCORE

  1. Start, MAY 2000, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, MAY 2000, momentum score 52, DEC R1.
  3. Start, JUL 2000, momentum score 59, DEC R1.
  4. Start, JUL 2000, momentum score 66, DEC R1.
  5. Start, JUL 2000, momentum score 73, DEC R1.
  6. Start, JUL 2000, momentum score 80, DEC R1.
  7. Start, AUG 2000, momentum score 90, SUB R1.
  8. Start, NOV 2000, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  9. Start, MAY 2001, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  10. Start, MAY 2001, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  11. Start, AUG 2001, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  12. Start, AUG 2001, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, SEP 2001, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  14. Start, NOV 2001, momentum score 100.
  15. Start, FEB 2002, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  16. Start, MAR 2002, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  17. Start, NOV 2002, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  18. Start, JAN 2003, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  19. Start, JUL 2003, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  20. Start, SEP 2003, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  21. Start, JUN 2004, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  22. Start, AUG 2004, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  23. Start, OCT 2005, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  24. Start, FEB 2006, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, JUN 2006, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  26. Start, AUG 2006, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  27. Start, MAR 2007, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  28. Start, JUN 2007, momentum score 93, SUB R2.
  29. Start, OCT 2007, momentum score 86, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Bennett), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 86.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
27/28 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
5
19%
2
7%
-
-
-
7
total
SUB
9
33%
2
7%
-
-
-
11
total
DEC
5
19%
-
4
15%
-
-
9
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 7 of 27 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
32%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
28 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Matt GriceOct 20, 2007
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 77 - Hostile Territory
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Thiago TavaresJun 12, 2007
SubmissionR2 · 2:49
UFC Fight Night 10 - Stout vs. Fisher 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Sam JacksonMar 10, 2007
Submission— · 0:00
EC 74 - Extreme Challenge 74
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Choke)
L
VS Shinya AokiAug 26, 2006
SubmissionR1 · 1:58
Pride - Bushido 12
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Triangle Choke)
W
VS Won Jin EohJun 4, 2006
KO/TKOR1 · 6:19
Pride - Bushido 11
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
L
VS Shonie CarterFeb 17, 2006
KO/TKOR1 · 1:18
KOTC - Redemption on the River
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Arm Injury)
W
VS Kyle JensenOct 15, 2005
SubmissionR1 · 1:15
EC 64 - Extreme Challenge 64
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Keith WisniewskiAug 7, 2004
DecisionR3 · 5:00
XKK - Xtreme Kage Kombat
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision
W
VS Gideon RayJun 5, 2004
DecisionR3 · 5:00
IHC 7 - The Crucible
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Marcel PerigordSep 13, 2003
SubmissionR1 · 1:08
EC 53 - Extreme Challenge 53
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (North-South Choke)
W
VS Michael JohnsonJul 13, 2003
SubmissionR1 · 1:35
EF 1 - Genesis
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (North-South Choke)
W
VS John AlessioJan 25, 2003
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UCC 12 - Adrenaline
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Lightweight. Professional record 23-4-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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