Casey Olson
Casey Olson is an American mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the lightweight division.
| Casey Olson | |
|---|---|
| Other names | The Underdog |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Fighting out of | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Team | The Pit |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Biography
With the nickname "The Underdog," Olson is based in Fresno, California, but fights out of The Pit in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
He is a product of Clovis High, Fresno City College (FCC) and Fresno State’s wrestling teams. At Clovis High, he was a 2X Team Captain and Valley Champion. At FCC, he was a 2X Team Captain, 2X All American and State Champion.
While at Fresno State he was 2X Team Captain, 2X NCAA Qualifier and Northern Regional Champion.
Having competed solely in California, Olson signed a contract with the Strikeforce promotion and made his second appearance for the organization on the November 6, 2009 ShoMMA event on Showtime.[1]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14–4 | Ian Loveland | KO (head kick and punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 14 | September 7, 2012 | 1 | 0:38 | Lemoore, California, United States | For Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight Championship |
| Win | 14–3 | Cody Gibson | Decision (unanimous) | Tachi Palace Fights 12 | March 9, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Shawn Klarcyk | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem | May 5, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Chris Culley | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista | November 6, 2009 | 1 | 2:32 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Eddie Yagin | Submission (guillotine choke) | PFC 13: Validation | May 8, 2009 | 1 | 1:16 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Tony Boyles | Submission (arm triangle choke) | CCFC - Rumble in the Park II | November 1, 2008 | 1 | 2:28 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Aaron Miller | Submission (arm triangle choke) | CCFC - Rumble in the Park | August 23, 2008 | 1 | 4:30 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Tito Jones | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 9: The Return | July 18, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Sergio Quinones | Submission (rear naked choke) | PFC 8: A Night of Champions | May 8, 2008 | 1 | 0:46 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Olaf Alfonso | KO (punch) | PFC: Olson vs. Alfonso | February 29, 2008 | 2 | 1:50 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Scott Brommage | TKO (punches) | PFC 6: No Retreat, No Surrender | January 17, 2008 | 1 | 1:48 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Brandon Jinnies | Decision (unanimous) | PFC 3: Step Up | July 19, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Isaiah Hill | Decision (split) | Warrior Cup 2 | April 7, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Bobby Sanchez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello | October 7, 2006 | 1 | 1:58 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Chris Solomon | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 23: Hot August Fights | August 17, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alvin Cacdac | TKO (punches) | WEC 22: The Hitmen | July 28, 2006 | 1 | 2:28 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Joe Martin | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 18: Unfinished Business | January 13, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rolland Parli | TKO (punches) | WEC 16 | August 18, 2005 | 1 | 4:58 | Lemoore, California, United States |
External links
References
- Stupp, Dann (September 11, 2009). "Jorge Gurgel vs. Billy Evangelista headlines "Strikeforce Challengers" event on Nov. 6". MMAJunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
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