Jake Butler
Jake Butler (born October 4, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of ONE Championship.
| 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 | Tanjong Katong, Singapore |
| Team | Evolve MMA AKA Thailand |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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 advertisement 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 and won via unanimous decision.
Butler next fought is Cristiano Kaminishi in ONE Championship: Odyssey of Champions on September 27, 2015. Butler won via unanimous decision.
Butler next fought is Tatsuya Mizuno in a Catchweight bout of 210 lbs. at ONE Championship: Clash of Heroes on January 29, 2016. Butler won via TKO in the first round.
Butler next fight is Marcin Prachnio at ONE Championship: Titles and Titans on August 27, 2016. Butler lost via TKO in the first round.
In 2018, Butler next fight is Gilberto Galvao at ONE Championship: Iron Will on March 24, 2018. Butler lost via TKO due to a knee injury in the second round
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 7 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 3 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7–3 | Gilberto Galvao | TKO (Knee Injury) | ONE Championship: Iron Will | March 24, 2018 | 2 | 0:07 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Marcin Prachnio | 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 | Catchweight bout of 210 lbs. |
| 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 |
See also
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.
