Jason High (born October 12, 1981)[2] is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League.
High then spent three years at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln as a walk-on player, which has a very prestigious Division I program.
He earned a degree in history and used to work as an operations manager and full-time EMT for a private ambulance company.
Jason High made his Affliction debut losing to Jay Hieron at the Day of Reckoning card.
He rebounded from his two consecutive losses with a unanimous decision victory against Jordan Mein, a young, up and comer from Canada at RITC 40 in Taber, Alberta.
[12] He made his debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry and defeated Quinn Mulhern via unanimous decision.
In his second fight for the promotion, High faced Todd Moore in September 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough.
On an appearance with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on November 18, 2013, High indicated an interest in dropping down to the Lightweight division.
[19] In turn, High pulled out of the bout citing appendicitis and was replaced by returning veteran Charlie Brenneman.
[20] High faced Rafael dos Anjos in a Lightweight bout on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.
[23] He made his promotional debut again fellow Strikeforce and UFC veteran Estevan Payan on November 20, 2015, at WSOF 25.
[25] On March 23, 2016, it was announced that High will fight in the co-main event at WSOF 31 on June 17, 2016, against Bellator and UFC vet Mike Ricci.
High next faced Caros Fodor on June 30, 2017, at Professional Fighters League 36: Fitch vs. Foster.
High faced Efrain Escudero in a lightweight tournament bout at PFL 2 in Chicago on June 21, 2018.
High won the bout via second-round knockout, claiming the inaugural FAC Welterweight Championship.