# Jason Chambers
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{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{BLP sources|date=April 2011}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Jason Chambers
| other_names = Hollywood, The Human Weapon
| image = Jason Chambers MMA.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|3|23}}
| birth_place = [Chicago](/source/Chicago), [Illinois](/source/Illinois), U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}
| weight = {{convert|170.0|lb|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = [Welterweight](/source/Welterweight_(MMA))
| style = [Wrestling](/source/Wrestling), [Boxing](/source/Boxing), [Muay Thai](/source/Muay_Thai), [Judo](/source/Judo), [MCMAP](/source/MCMAP), [Karate](/source/Karate), [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](/source/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu), [Sambo](/source/Sambo_(martial_art)), [Jeet Kune Do](/source/Jeet_Kune_Do), [Krav Maga](/source/Krav_Maga), [Savate](/source/Savate), [Taekwondo](/source/Taekwondo), [Kung Fu](/source/Kung_Fu), [Kali](/source/Kali), [Pankration](/source/Pankration)
| team = [Renzo Gracie](/source/Renzo_Gracie)
| rank = {{color box|black}} Black Belt in [Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](/source/Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu)
| mma_kowin = 5
| mma_subwin = 10
| mma_decwin = 3
| mma_subloss = 4
| mma_decloss = 1
| mma_draw = 2
| url = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/20100528144127/http://www.jason-chambers.com|Official website}}
| boxrec = 153039
| sherdog = 4430
}}
'''Jason Chambers''' (born March 23, 1980, in [Chicago](/source/Chicago), [Illinois](/source/Illinois))[{{cite web |title=Jason Chambers profile |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jason-Chambers-4430 |accessdate=2024-07-02 |publisher=sherdog.com}}] is an American actor, [mixed martial artist](/source/mixed_martial_artist) and sports commentator. He is best known for his role as the host of the popular weekly television program ''[Human Weapon](/source/Human_Weapon)'' on [The History Channel](/source/History_(U.S._TV_channel)). He has appeared in multiple television programs including ''[CSI](/source/CSI%3A_Crime_Scene_Investigation)'', ''[Days of Our Lives](/source/Days_of_Our_Lives)'', ''[As the World Turns](/source/As_the_World_Turns)'' and ''[The Middleman](/source/The_Middleman_(TV_series))''. Chambers was featured on ''[Extra](/source/Extra_(U.S._TV_program))'' as one of "America's Most Eligible" bachelors.[{{cite web|url=http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2007/10/bachelor_ame.php |title=The Red-Hot Knockout Ready to Take a Swing at Love | ExtraTV.com |publisher=Extratv.warnerbros.com |date=2007-10-11 |accessdate=2015-08-19}}] Chambers is actively involved with [City of Hope National Medical Center](/source/City_of_Hope_National_Medical_Center), a Cancer Research institute which he was recently appointed to the board of directors.
==Early life==
Jason Chambers, of [Greek](/source/Greeks), [French](/source/French_people) and [Irish](/source/Irish_people) descent, was born on March 23, 1980, in [Chicago](/source/Chicago), [Illinois](/source/Illinois), to Dale Chambers, a homemaker, and George West, who worked for [Roadway Services](/source/Roadway_Services). Chambers resided in [Tinley Park, Illinois](/source/Tinley_Park%2C_Illinois), until the age of 12, then moved to Chicago where he resided until he was 16. At 21, Chambers moved to [New York City](/source/New_York_City) to study acting.[{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2480550/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |title=Jason Chambers Bio |publisher=IMDB.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-28}}] In 2006 he moved to [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles). Chambers resides in [Miami, Florida](/source/Miami).
==Career==
===Commentary===
Chambers provided color commentary alongside [Jon Anik](/source/Jon_Anik) for ''[Bellator Fighting Championships](/source/Bellator_Fighting_Championships)'' English broadcast in their inaugural season on [ESPN](/source/ESPN).[{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2009/04/bellator-plans-english-broadcast-espn-coms-jon-anik-heads-team |title=Bellator plans English broadcast, ESPN.com's Jon Anik heads team |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2009-04-02 |accessdate=2015-07-28}}] He was then signed by [ONE Championship](/source/ONE_Championship)[{{cite web|url=http://www.onefc.com/news/34-one-fc-signs-jason-chambers-as-official-commentator.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906161934/http://www.onefc.com/news/34-one-fc-signs-jason-chambers-as-official-commentator.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 6, 2014|title=ONE FC™ Signs Jason Chambers as Official Commentator|publisher=ONE|accessdate=2015-02-26}}] as their lead color commentator. Jason was called "The Best Color Commentator, Not in the UFC" by [Cage Potato](/source/Cage_Potato)[{{cite web |url=http://www.cagepotato.com/mmas-best-and-worst-outside-of-the-ufc/ |title=Best and Worse Outside the UFC |publisher=cagepotato.com |date=2014-10-11 |accessdate=2015-07-28 |archive-date=2015-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905225900/http://www.cagepotato.com/mmas-best-and-worst-outside-of-the-ufc/ |url-status=dead }}]
Although Chambers has previously sat in the color commentator seat for MMA events, he was also hired directly by [The Ultimate Fighting Championship](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship) to handle Play-by-play duties for alongside [Dominick Cruz](/source/Dominick_Cruz) and [Michael Bisping](/source/Michael_Bisping) for the FIGHT PASS Stream of Shooto Brazil.
===Acting===
Chambers began studying acting in 2000 at Act One Studios in Chicago and later improv at [The Second City Training Center](/source/The_Second_City_Training_Center).
In 2003, he moved to New York to continue his studies. There he appeared in television series ''[Guiding Light](/source/Guiding_Light)'', ''[All My Children](/source/All_My_Children)'', ''Can You Tell?'' and ''[As the World Turns](/source/As_the_World_Turns)''.[{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2480550/ |title=Jason Chambers (II) |publisher=Imdb.com |date= |accessdate=2009-04-14}}] In 2006 he moved to Los Angeles where he has been cast as Spencer on ''[Days of Our Lives](/source/Days_of_Our_Lives)'' and the street racing badboy Mercury on ''[CSI: NY](/source/CSI%3A_NY)''.[ In 2008 he was cast in the recurring role of Anvil in ''[The Middleman](/source/The_Middleman_(TV_series))'' on [ABC Family](/source/Freeform_(TV_channel)), but he appeared in only one episode before the show was canceled after its first season.][{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1122770/|title=The Middleman (2008)|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=2015-08-19}}]
===Hosting===
Chambers was the host of the hit series ''[Human Weapon](/source/Human_Weapon)'' on The [History Channel](/source/History_(U.S._TV_channel)) with co-host [Bill Duff](/source/Bill_Duff) from July 20, 2007, to August 28, 2008. Chambers has also been a host for [NBC](/source/NBC)'s YourLaTv, a show featuring things to do and see in and around Los Angeles.
He is a regular co-host/contributor for the "MMA Chokehold" segment of ''[Attack of the Show!](/source/Attack_of_the_Show!)'' where he, [Blair Butler](/source/Blair_Butler) and [Kevin Pereira](/source/Kevin_Pereira) discuss upcoming MMA events.[[http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/mmachokehold/index.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219084501/http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/mmachokehold/index.html|date=February 19, 2011}}]
=== Podcasting ===
The Jason Chambers Podcast (TJCP) was launched on [YouTube](/source/YouTube), Spotify and iTunes September 1, 2021. Hosted by Chambers, the podcast features semi-weekly interviews with figures from various fields, such as author [Ben Mezrich](/source/Ben_Mezrich), MMA fighter [Matt Serra](/source/Matt_Serra), BJJ grappler [Garry Tonon](/source/Garry_Tonon), cryptocurrency advocate [Charlie Shrem](/source/Charlie_Shrem), and comedians [Bryan Callen](/source/Bryan_Callen) and [Russel Peters](/source/Russell_Peters).
TJCP is one of Spotify's fastest growing News & Entertainment Podcast in the USA .
===Other media===
In 2010 he began writing for ''FIGHT! Magazine''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} He was also featured as a contestant on the television show "Fear Factor" in 2004.[{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1072149/|title="Fear Factor" Heli Flag Snag/Fondue Party/Eel Hang/Two Wheel Truck Ramp (TV Episode 2004)|publisher=IMDb.com|accessdate=2016-07-24}}]
==Martial arts==
Chambers is a [Jeet Kune Do](/source/Jeet_Kune_Do) concepts instructor and has a brown belt in [10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu](/source/10th_Planet_Jiu-Jitsu) under [Eddie Bravo](/source/Eddie_Bravo) and a black belt under [Renzo Gracie](/source/Renzo_Gracie). During his time in Israel he learned Krav Maga.
==Mixed martial arts record==
{{MMArecordbox
| draws= 2
| nc=
| ko-wins= 5
| ko-losses=
| sub-wins= 10
| sub-losses= 4
| dec-wins= 3
| dec-losses= 1
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|18–5–2}}
| Dan New
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| TFC: Power Fights
| {{dts|2008|September|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:11
| [Hammond, Indiana](/source/Hammond%2C_Indiana), United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–5–2
| Rene Gonzalez
| Decision (split)
| Mainstream MMA: Cold War
| {{dts|2008|January|26}}
| align=center| N/A
|
| [Iowa](/source/Iowa), United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–5–2
| Tristan Yunker
| Submission (armbar)
| TFC 7: Total Fight Challenge 7
| {{dts|2007|February|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:29
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–4–2
| [Jimmy Smith](/source/Jimmy_Smith_(fighter))
| Submission (heel hook)
| PF 1: The Beginning
| {{dts|2006|May|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:55
| [Hollywood, California](/source/Hollywood%2C_California), United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–3–2
| [Michihiro Omigawa](/source/Michihiro_Omigawa)
| Decision (split)
| Icon Sport: Lawler vs. Niko 2
| {{dts|2006|February|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [Honolulu, Hawaii](/source/Honolulu%2C_Hawaii), United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 16–2–2
| Kosuke Umeda
| Draw
| [Deep: 22 Impact](/source/2005_in_Deep)
| {{dts|2005|December|2}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [Tokyo](/source/Tokyo), Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–2–1
| Billy Stamp
| Submission (twister)
| TFC 4: Total Fight Challenge 4
| {{dts|2005|September|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:18
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–2–1
| [Thiago Alves](/source/Thiago_Alves_(fighter))
| Submission (verbal)
| IHC 8: Ethereal
| {{dts|2004|November|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:57
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–1–1
| Emmett Olvera
| Submission (armbar)
| RM 6: Lord of the Ring
| {{dts|2004|October|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:37
| [Tijuana](/source/Tijuana), Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–1–1
| Adrian Serrano
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| TMAC 2: Total Martial Arts Challenge 2
| {{dts|2004|August|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:27
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–1–1
| Mark Long
| TKO (punches)
| TFC 1: Total Fight Challenge 1
| {{dts|2004|April|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:52
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–1–1
| Josh Kruger
| Submission (armbar)
| TMAC: Total Martial Arts Challenge
| {{dts|2003|June|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:11
| [Cicero, Illinois](/source/Cicero%2C_Illinois), United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–1–1
| Erick Snyder
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| MFC: Maximum Fighting Challenge
| {{dts|2002|September|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:53
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–1–1
| Justin Hynes
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| TCC: Total Combat Challenge
| {{dts|2002|April|13}}
| align=center| N/A
|
| Hammond, Indiana
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1–1
| Jack Jones
| Submission (strikes)
| TC: Total Combat 2
| {{dts|2000|September|16}}
| align=center| 1
|
| [Chicago, Illinois](/source/Chicago%2C_Illinois), United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1–1
| Corey Talbert
| Submission (armbar)
| TCC: Total Combat Challenge
| {{dts|2000|February|24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:44
| Chicago, Illinois
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 7–1–1
| Dan Spychalski
| Submission (ankle lock)
| MAC: Midwest Absolute Challenge
| {{dts|1999|December|4}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:20
| [McHenry, Illinois](/source/McHenry%2C_Illinois), United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–0–1
| Efrain Saladar
| TKO
| IE: Independent Event
| {{dts|1999|November|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:12
|
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0–1
| Mike Court
| Decision
| XC: Xtreme Challenge
| {{dts|1999|May|22}}
| align=center| N/A
|
|
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 5–0–1
| Bill Peach
| Draw
| CC 6: Chicago Challenge 6
| {{dts|1999|May|22}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| 0:00
| Chicago, Illinois
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Ken Davis
| TKO (strikes)
| JKD: Challenge 4
| {{dts|1999|April|24}}
| align=center| N/A
|
|
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Alex Evan
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| RBP: Fight Night
| {{dts|1999|January|15}}
| align=center| 1
|
| Chicago, Illinois
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Tony Velasquez
| TKO
| RBP: Fight Night
| {{dts|1998|June|26}}
| align=center| 1
|
| Chicago, Illinois
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Nicolas Smith
| Decision (unanimous)
| RBP: Fight Night
| {{dts|1998|April|24}}
| align=center| N/A
|
| Chicago, Illinois
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Jose Gomez
| TKO (injury)
| RBP: Fight Night
| {{dts|1998|April|3}}
| align=center| 1
|
| Chicago, Illinois
|
{{end}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20090810122309/http://www.jason-chambers.com/}}
*{{Sherdog}}
*{{IMDb name|2480550|Jason Chambers}}
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