Brian Gassaway

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Brian Gassaway
Born(1972-08-07)August 7, 1972
Urbana, Ohio, U.S.
Died (aged 49)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesMandingo
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofChicago, Illinois, United States
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins27
By knockout6
By submission11
By decision10
Losses19
By knockout1
By submission11
By decision7
Draws2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brian Gassaway (August 7, 1972 – October 17, 2021) was an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor from 1996 until 2010, he competed for the UFC, Bellator, the WEC, King of the Cage, Shooto, and Pancrase.[1]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
52 matches 29 wins 20 losses
By knockout 6 1
By submission 11 11
By decision 10 7
Unknown 2 1
Draws 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 29–20–2 (1) Shungo Oyama Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke) MC: Martial Combat 10 September 16, 2010 1 1:50 Sentosa, Singapore
Win 29–19–2 (1) Kevin Knabjian Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25 August 19, 2010 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 28–19–2 (1) Mike Pyle Submission (armbar) SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 October 11, 2008 1 4:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 28–18–2 (1) Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous) Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow June 14, 2008 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 28–17–2 (1) Jose Landi-Jons TKO (broken leg) TKO 32: Ultimatum February 28, 2008 2 0:50 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 27–17–2 (1) Levi Avera Submission (armbar) ICS: Cage Rage October 13, 2007 1 4:55 Oklahoma, United States
Win 26–17–2 (1) Cedric Marks Decision (majority) CCCF: Riverwind Rumble 2 July 28, 2007 5 3:00 Oklahoma, United States
Loss 25–17–2 (1) Dereck Keasley Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Damage Control May 26, 2007 2 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 25–16–2 (1) John Alessio Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 25: Las Vegas January 20, 2007 1 4:50 Nevada, United States
Loss 25–15–2 (1) Donnie Liles Submission (rear naked choke) XFO 13: Operation Beatdown November 11, 2006 1 3:58 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win 25–14–2 (1) Sam Jackson Submission (strikes) XFO 12: Outdoor War August 19, 2006 1 3:54 Illinois, United States
Win 24–14–2 (1) Jamie Toney Decision (unanimous) EC 68: Extreme Challenge 68 July 15, 2006 3 5:00 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 23–14–2 (1) Joey Clark Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 2006 3 5:00 Illinois, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss 23–13–2 (1) Diego Sanchez TKO (submission to punches) UFC 54: Boiling Point August 20, 2005 2 1:56 Nevada, United States
Win 23–12–2 (1) Gia Chirragishvili Submission (rear-naked choke) Shido: MMA May 15, 2005 1 3:10 Georgia, United States
Win 22–12–2 (1) Trevor Garrett Submission (rear-naked choke) SB 40: SuperBrawl 40 April 30, 2005 1 2:36 Indiana, United States
NC 21–12–2 (1) Ross Ebañez No Contest WEC 14: Vengeance March 17, 2005 N/A California, United States
Loss 21–12–2 Nick Thompson Decision Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 2 February 5, 2005 N/A Illinois, United States
Win 21–11–2 Paul Jenkins Decision CW: Cage Wars May 30, 2004 N/A Ireland
Draw 20–11–2 Gideon Ray Draw Shooto: Midwest Fighting May 21, 2003 3 5:00 Indiana, United States
Win 20–11–1 Stephane Jamet N/A Shido: Fists of Fury 2 April 12, 2003 N/A Germany
Loss 19–11–1 Tetsuji Kato Decision (unanimous) Shooto: 3/18 in Korakuen Hall March 18, 2003 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Return to Welterweight.
Win 19–10–1 Jason Rigsby Decision (unanimous decision) IC 5: Tribulation October 26, 2002 3 5:00 Indiana, United States Middleweight bout.[2]
Loss 18–10–1 Yuki Kondo Submission (toe hold) Pancrase: Proof 2 March 31, 2001 1 1:45 Osaka, Japan
Loss 18–9–1 Ikuhisa Minowa Submission (toe hold) Pancrase: 2000 Anniversary Show September 24, 2000 1 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Win 18–8–1 John Chrisostomo Decision (unanimous) Pancrase - Trans 5 July 23, 2000 1 10:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 17–8–1 Yuji Hisamatsu Decision (majority) Pancrase: Trans 5 July 23, 2000 2 3:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 16–8–1 Adrian Serrano Decision (unanimous) EC 31: Extreme Challenge 31 March 24, 2000 3 5:00 Wisconsin, United States
Win 16–7–1 Henry Matamoros TKO TC: Total Combat 1 February 19, 2000 N/A Illinois, United States
Win 15–7–1 Dan Griffen Submission TC: Total Combat 1 February 19, 2000 N/A Illinois, United States
Win 14–7–1 Dennis Reed Submission (armbar) EC 26: Extreme Challenge 26 July 21, 1999 1 3:30 Illinois, United States
Win 13–7–1 Joshua Taibl Submission (rear-naked choke) CC 3: Cage Combat 3 July 15, 1999 1 2:18 Ohio, United States
Win 12–7–1 John Renken TKO CC 3: Cage Combat 3 July 15, 1999 1 7:38 Ohio, United States
Win 11–7–1 Travis Fulton Decision CC 3: Cage Combat 3 July 15, 1999 1 15:00 Ohio, United States
Draw 10–7–1 Kevin Cook Draw WEF 6: World Extreme Fighting 6 June 12, 1999 N/A Florida, United States
Win 10–7 John Chrisostomo TKO (cut) SB 12: SuperBrawl 12 June 1, 1999 2 0:32 Hawaii, United States
Win 9–7 Adam Palmer TKO EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4 April 27, 1999 1 5:51 Iowa, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 8–7 Joe Slick Decision EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4 April 27, 1999 1 15:00 Iowa, United States
Win 7–7 Mark Hughes Decision (split) JKD: Challenge 3 April 24, 1999 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 6–7 Martin Wickline Submission WPC: Rage in the Cage April 3, 1999 N/A Indiana, United States
Win 5–7 Jeremy Morrison Submission (armbar) JKD: Challenge 1 April 25, 1998 1 3:50 Illinois, United States
Win 4–7 Jason Nicholsen Submission (armbar) WPC: World Pankration Championships 2 January 16, 1998 1 Texas, United States
Loss 3–7 Vernon White Submission (ankle lock) WPC: World Pankration Championships 1 October 26, 1997 1 1:26 Texas, United States
Loss 3–6 Egidio da Costa Submission (headlock) International Vale Tudo Championship 2: A Question of Pride September 15, 1997 1 2:54 Brazil
Loss 3–5 Osami Shibuya Submission Pancrase: Alive 7 June 30, 1997 1 8:47 Japan
Loss 3–4 Keiichiro Yamamiya Decision (lost points) Pancrase: Alive 1 January 17, 1997 1 10:00 Tokyo, Japan Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 3–3 Jay R. Palmer TKO (submission to punches) SB 2: SuperBrawl 2 October 11, 1996 1 4:05 Hawaii, United States Lightweight debut.[3]
Loss 3-2 Mike Sciortino N/A IFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3 September 14, 1996 N/A Alabama, United States
Win 3–1 Loren Phillips N/A IFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3 September 14, 1996 N/A Alabama, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 2–1 Anthony Macias Submission (kneebar) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi August 23, 1996 1 1:28 Mississippi, United States
Win 2–0 William Knorr Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi August 23, 1996 1 1:12 Mississippi, United States
Win 1–0 Michael Pacholik Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi August 23, 1996 1 1:38 Mississippi, United States

References[edit]

  1. ^ UFC, Bellator, WEC Veteran Brian Gassaway Dead at Age 49
  2. ^ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/brian-gassaway-mandingo
  3. ^ https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/brian-gassaway-mandingo

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