Jason Lambert (fighter)
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| Jason Lambert | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft. 10 in. (178 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lbs (93 kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | September 23, 1977 |
| Fighting out of | Victorville, California |
| Town of birth | Long Beach, California |
| Fighting style | Freestyle, Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Jason L. Lambert (b. September 23, 1977) is a mixed martial artist from Victorville, California, currently fighting in the light heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He holds a mixed martial arts record of 22 wins, 6 losses.
[edit] UFC career
Lambert made his debut in the UFC at UFC 58: USA vs. Canada as a late replacement for The Ultimate Fighter 2 cast member Seth Petruzelli, who suffered a concussion while training and had to withdraw from the bout. Lambert's debut was successful, submitting his opponent, Rob MacDonald, early in the first round.
Since his debut, Lambert has won two more bouts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, bringing his UFC record to 3-0. Despite this, Lambert's first 3 UFC fights were not seen on live broadcast. He defeated Branden Lee Hinkle, by technical knockout at Ultimate Fight Night 5.
Lambert lost to Rashad Evans at UFC 63 after 2 minutes and 22 seconds of the second round. Rashad gained the mount position and finished the fight via KO (repeated punches).
