Jason Chambers

Jason Chambers (born March 23, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, mixed martial artist and sports commentator. Chambers is best known for his role as the host of the popular weekly television program Human Weapon on The History Channel. He has appeared in multiple television programs including CSI, Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns and The Middleman. Chambers was featured on Extra as one of "America's Most Eligible" bachelors. Chambers is actively involved with City of Hope National Medical Center, a Cancer Research institute which he was recently appointed to the Board of Directors.

Jason Chambers, of Greek, French and Irish descent, was born on March 23, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, to Dale Chambers, a homemaker, and George West, who worked for Roadway Services. Chambers resided in Tinley Park, 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 to study acting. In 2006 he moved to Los Angeles, California. Chambers resides in Miami, Florida.

Commentary

Chambers provided color commentary alongside Jon Anik for Bellator Fighting Championships English broadcast in their inaugural season on ESPN. He then was signed by Asia's Largest MMA Promotion, ONE Championship. as their lead color commentator. Jason was called "The Best Color Commentator, Not in the UFC" by Cage Potato

Chambers currently works with the Ultimate Fighting Championship handling play by play duties alongside Dominick Cruz for FightPass.

Acting

Chambers began studying acting in 2000 at Act One Studios in Chicago and later improv at The Second City Training Center.

In 2003, he moved to New York to continue his studies. There he appeared in television series Guiding Light, All My Children, Can You Tell? and As the World Turns. In 2006 he moved to Los Angeles where he has been cast as Spencer on Days of Our Lives and the street racing badboy Mercury on CSI: NY. In 2008 he was cast in the recurring role of Anvil in The Middleman on ABC Family, but he appeared in only one episode before the show was canceled after its first season.

Hosting

Chambers was the host of the hit series Human Weapon on The History Channel with co-host Bill Duff from July 20, 2007, to August 28, 2008. Chambers has also been a host for 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! where he, Blair Butler and Kevin Pereira discuss upcoming MMA events.

Other media

In 2010 he began writing for FIGHT! Magazine. He was also featured as a contestant on the television show "Fear Factor" in 2004.

In 2011, Chambers and a partner created Apex Sports Agency, a sports agency designed for the extreme sport athletes.

Chambers is a Jeet Kune Do concepts instructor and has a brown belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo. During his time in Israel he learned Krav Maga.