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Jason Brilz

Jason Brilz (born July 7, 1975) is a retired American mixed martial artist who most recently fought in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2000, he has competed for the UFC, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.

Brilz won the Nebraska Class A wrestling state championship in 1993 for Omaha Central High School. Along with his state title, Brilz was an Academic All-American in 1993. Brilz wrestled collegiately at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he was a three time Academic All-American, a four-year letter winner, and compiled a 63–34 career record.

Brilz made his MMA debut in 2000. He went on to achieve an 11-win streak and has entered into various talks with the UFC throughout the years with the aim of joining the organization. Brilz finally secured his debut deal to fight in his native Omaha, Nebraska, at the UFC Fight Night 15 event.

Brilz defeated Brad Morris in his UFC debut via TKO (punches) midway through the second round.

Brilz then returned six months later to fight Tim Boetsch and won via unanimous decision at UFC 96.

Brilz' first loss in the UFC (and second in his career) came at the hands of The Ultimate Fighter 8 veteran Eliot Marshall, as Brilz lost via split decision, which was regarded as a controversial decision.

Brilz bounced back against Eric Schafer at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones, defeating him via unanimous decision.

At UFC 114, Antônio Rogério Nogueira was scheduled to fight Forrest Griffin. However, Griffin had to pull out of the bout due to a shoulder injury, which left his slot open. With less than a month before the fight, Brilz stepped in to fight Nogueira. In a controversial split decision in which Brilz seemed to control the duration of the fight, Nogueira was declared the winner. The bout won Fight of the Night honors.

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