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Brian Gassaway

"Mandingo"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 53Bellator
29
Wins
20
Losses
2
Draws · 1 NC
59%
Finish Rate
6
KO / TKO
11
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut

Biography

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.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy27%

0.34

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.65

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Aug. 20, 2005Born Chicago, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO6
Decision0
Submission11

Finish Rate

59%
17 of 29
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts52 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanShungo OyamaH2HTechnical Submission (inverted triangle choke)R1MC: Martial Combat 10Sep 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesKevin KnabjianH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 25Aug 19, 2010
LossUnited StatesMike PyleH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2Oct 11, 2008
LossUnited StatesForrest PetzH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. RussowJun 14, 2008
WinBrazilJose Landi-JonsH2HTKO (broken leg)R2TKO 32: UltimatumFeb 28, 2008
WinUnited StatesLevi AveraH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ICS: Cage RageOct 13, 2007
WinUnited StatesCedric MarksH2HDecision (majority)R5CCCF: Riverwind Rumble 2Jul 28, 2007
LossUSADereck KeasleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R2KOTC: Damage ControlMay 26, 2007
LossCanadaJohn AlessioH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R1WEC 25: Las VegasJan 20, 2007
LossUnited StatesDonnie LilesH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R1XFO 13: Operation BeatdownNov 11, 2006
WinUnited StatesSam JacksonH2HSubmission (strikes)R1XFO 12: Outdoor WarAug 19, 2006
WinUnited StatesJamie ToneyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3EC 68: Extreme Challenge 68Jul 15, 2006
LossUnited StatesJoey ClarkH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC: Redemption on the RiverFeb 17, 2006
LossUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2UFC 54: Boiling PointAug 20, 2005
WinGia ChirragishviliSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Shido: MMAMay 15, 2005
WinUnited StatesTrevor GarrettH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SB 40: SuperBrawl 40Apr 30, 2005
NCUnited StatesRoss EbañezH2HNo ContestN/AWEC 14: VengeanceMar 17, 2005
LossUnited StatesNick ThompsonH2HDecisionN/ACombat: Do Fighting Challenge 2Feb 5, 2005
WinWalesPaul JenkinsH2HDecisionN/ACW: Cage WarsMay 30, 2004
DrawUnited StatesGideon RayH2HDrawR3Shooto: Midwest FightingMay 21, 2003
WinStephane JametH2HN/AN/AShido: Fists of Fury 2Apr 12, 2003
LossJapanTetsuji KatoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: 3/18 in Korakuen HallMar 18, 2003
WinUnited StatesJason RigsbyH2HDecision (unanimous decision)R3IC 5: TribulationOct 26, 2002
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: Proof 2Mar 31, 2001
LossJapanIkuhisa MinowaH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Pancrase: 2000 Anniversary ShowSep 24, 2000
WinUnited StatesJohn ChrisostomoH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Pancrase - Trans 5Jul 23, 2000
WinJapanYuji HisamatsuH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Trans 5Jul 23, 2000
LossUnited StatesAdrian SerranoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3EC 31: Extreme Challenge 31Mar 24, 2000
WinUnited StatesHenry MatamorosH2HTKON/ATC: Total Combat 1Feb 19, 2000
WinDan GriffenH2HSubmissionN/ATC: Total Combat 1Feb 19, 2000
WinUnited StatesDennis ReedH2HSubmission (armbar)R1EC 26: Extreme Challenge 26Jul 21, 1999
WinJoshua TaiblH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CC 3: Cage Combat 3Jul 15, 1999
WinUnited StatesJohn RenkenH2HTKOR1CC 3: Cage Combat 3Jul 15, 1999
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDecisionR1CC 3: Cage Combat 3Jul 15, 1999
DrawUSAKevin CookH2HDrawN/AWEF 6: World Extreme Fighting 6Jun 12, 1999
WinUnited StatesJohn ChrisostomoH2HTKO (cut)R2SB 12: SuperBrawl 12Jun 1, 1999
WinAdam PalmerH2HTKOR1EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4Apr 27, 1999
WinUnited StatesJoe SlickH2HDecisionR1EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4Apr 27, 1999
WinUnited StatesMark HughesH2HDecision (split)R3JKD: Challenge 3Apr 24, 1999
WinMartin WicklineH2HSubmissionN/AWPC: Rage in the CageApr 3, 1999
WinUnited StatesJeremy MorrisonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1JKD: Challenge 1Apr 25, 1998
WinUnited StatesJason NicholsenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WPC: World Pankration Championships 2Jan 16, 1998
LossUnited StatesVernon WhiteH2HSubmission (ankle lock)R1WPC: World Pankration Championships 1Oct 26, 1997
LossEgidio da CostaSubmission (headlock)R1International Vale Tudo Championship 2: A Question of PrideSep 15, 1997
LossJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HSubmissionR1Pancrase: Alive 7Jun 30, 1997
LossJapanKeiichiro YamamiyaH2HDecision (lost points)R1Pancrase: Alive 1Jan 17, 1997
LossUnited StatesJay R. PalmerH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1SB 2: SuperBrawl 2Oct 11, 1996
LossMike SciortinoH2HN/AN/AIFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3Sep 14, 1996
WinLoren PhillipsH2HN/AN/AIFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3Sep 14, 1996
LossUnited StatesAnthony MaciasH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1IFC 2: Mayhem in MississippiAug 23, 1996
WinWilliam KnorrH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1IFC 2: Mayhem in MississippiAug 23, 1996
WinUnited StatesMichael PacholikH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1IFC 2: Mayhem in MississippiAug 23, 1996

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.