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Evolve Fighter Profile: Jake Butler (video)


Get to know Evolve Fight Team member Jake Butler with this newly released Evolve Fighter Profile video.  Much like every member of the incredibly diverse Evolve Fight Team, Jake’s journey to Evolve MMA was a unique one.  Hailing from a small town in New Jersey, USA, Jake grew up on the wrestling mats with his two siblings.  After excelling both academically and athletically in high school, Jake earned himself the opportunity to attend Princeton University.  While at Princeton, Jake competed in NCAA Division 1 wrestling against the nations best.  He then moved on to New York City finance in hopes of putting his economics degree to use.  Yet, it wasn’t long before his passion for the martial arts lured him back to the grappling mats.  Jake decided to pursue his true passion and chase his dream of becoming a professional mixed martial artist.  He packed his bags and moved across the world to join Evolve MMA and train under the renowned World Champion Instructor Team. 

It has now been one full year since Jake arrived at Evolve MMA.  On February 2nd, he will make his professional MMA debut at ONE FC: Return of Warriors in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Check out his complete Evolve Fighter Profile below in which he discusses life at Evolve MMA, training camp, and his upcoming MMA debut.


Evolve Mixed Martial Arts® is Asia's premier brand of MMA academies. With World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Boxing, Wrestling, and No Gi Grappling, Evolve MMA is the top martial arts training organization in Asia. It ranks among the best martial arts academies in the world.