Jason Lee – Underground Fighter | K.O.T.S. Champion | Professional Mixed Martial Artist
Jason Lee is a fierce competitor born from hardship and shaped by resilience. Raised in a turbulent family environment, Jason’s early life took him through the rough neighborhoods of Charlestown and Lawrence, Massachusetts—places where struggle was part of the daily routine. Despite the chaos around him, Jason stood out as a gifted athlete, driven by a mantra he still lives by: “Ignore the pain, make the play.” At age 12, tragedy struck when he lost his older brother in a motorcycle accident. The loss shattered him, sending his life into a downward spiral that eventually led to a hard eight-year sentence in Colorado’s state prison system—an experience he refers to as “gladiator school.” But prison didn’t break Jason—it forged him. Upon release, he emerged as a changed man, both mentally and physically, committed to leaving his past behind. The one thing he carried with him was his passion for combat. Recognizing his natural talent and the discipline he’d developed behind bars, Jason redirected his energy into something positive: mixed martial arts. Jason then took fighting to the next level as a 2 Colorado state champ amateur, Sparta undefeated light heavyweight weight world champion, 2010 Colorado fighter of the year, 2015 Colorado Muay Thai fighter of the year, also in 2024 & inducted in the Sparta Sports and ent Hall of Fame. Now a known force in the underground fighting circuit and a standout in King of the Streets (K.O.T.S.), Jason “The Dragon” Lee channels his past into every fight—fueled by grit, sharpened by pain, and driven by purpose. Tune in as Jason Lee joins Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss K.O.T.S. (King of The Streets), underground fighting, MMA, bare knuckle fighting, kickboxing, prison, parenting, street smarts, wildlife, Colorado, and much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.
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00:00 Introduction to Jason Lee and the Underground Fight Scene
00:40 Starting the Conversation: Jason's Background
01:13 Exploring King of the Streets
03:00 The Evolution of Street Fighting
07:43 Jason's Journey into King of the Streets
19:47 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons
40:53 Navigating School and Guardianship
41:26 Living Independently as a Juvenile
41:32 The Felony and Juvenile Detention
42:56 Family Tragedy and Loss
43:07 Brother's Influence and Passing
44:47 Impact of Brother's Death
53:45 Struggles with Faith and Spirituality
55:53 Martial Arts as a Lifeline
01:02:09 The Fight That Changed Everything
01:04:01 Legal Battles and Prison Sentence
01:24:26 Introduction to Denver Regional Diagnostic Center
01:24:38 Life in 23-Hour Lockdown
01:25:22 Buena Vista Correctional Facility: Gladiator School
01:26:27 Processing at Canyon City
01:26:42 Scared Straight Program
01:30:29 Surviving Prison: Mentorship and Protection
01:33:58 Education and Self-Improvement in Prison
01:35:15 Transition to Fitness and Nutrition
01:35:58 Journey into Martial Arts and MMA
01:36:15 Fighting in Prison and Beyond
01:39:26 Challenges and Achievements in MMA
01:44:24 Reflections on Life and Career
02:02:41 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey
02:03:19 Training Blind: Gym and Fighting Techniques
02:05:22 King of the Streets: Introduction and Challenges
02:05:50 International Travel and Solo Victory
02:06:44 Underground Fighting: The Experience
02:09:07 Building Bonds Through Combat
02:13:43 The Reality of Underground Fight Promotions
02:32:39 Preparing for the Fight: Weight and Training
02:38:57 The Weigh-In Experience
02:41:51 Fight Day Preparations
02:42:21 Entering the Venue
02:48:26 The Fight Begins
02:50:54 Reflecting on the Fight
02:54:11 Support System and Training
02:57:55 Family and Personal Life
03:09:15 Future Plans and Closing Thoughts
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