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.

For the New Zealand footballer, see Jake Butler (footballer).
Jake Butler
Born (1982-10-04) October 4, 1982
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Fighting out ofTanjong Katong, Singapore
TeamEvolve MMA
AKA Thailand
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins7
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision2
Losses3
By knockout3
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
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See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Princeton grad Jake Butler left behind bright career, big money to chase MMA dream". mmafighting.com. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  3. "Pushing Through When Time Slows Down". Wall Street Journal. April 3, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  4. "NJ native left finance job in Manhattan to become MMA fighter in Singapore". New York Post. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-13.
  5. "Banking on a ONE FC title". Phnom Penh Post. Feb 1, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  6. "Jake Butler: The NCAA Division I Wrestler Set to Make His MMA Debut in Asia". bleacherreport.com. Jan 21, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  7. "Butler leaves Wall St. for the fighting life". ESPN. March 14, 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  8. "ONE FC 7 RESULTS: HONORIO BANARIO STOPS ERIC KELLY TO BECOME FIRST FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION". sherdog.com. Feb 2, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  9. "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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