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Casey Olson

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Casey Olson
Other namesThe Underdog
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, California, United States
TeamThe Pit
Years active2005-2012.
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision6
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Casey Olson is a retired American mixed martial arts fighter. A professional from 2005 until 2012, he fought in the WEC, Strikeforce, and Tachi Palace Fights promotions.

Background

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Olson attended Clovis High School, where he was a two-time captain of the wrestling team. Olson later attended Fresno City College. At FCC, he was a two-time captain, two-time All-American, and State Champion. After two seasons, Olson transferred to Fresno State University where he was a two-time NCAA Qualifier and Northern Regional Champion. Olson was also a two-time captain for Fresno State.

Mixed martial arts career

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World Extreme Cagefighting

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Olson made his professional debut for California-based promotion, WEC. After compiling a 4-0 record, Olson signed with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

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Olson made his promotional debut at Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello, against Bobby Sanchez. Olson won via first-round submission, but would go 6-3 on the regional circuit before returning to face Chris Culley at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista in 2009. Olson won via first-round TKO.

Tachi Palace Fights

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Olson then fought in the Tachi Palace Fights promotion, winning his first two fights before facing Ian Loveland for the TPF Bantamweight Championship. Olson was defeated via knockout in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

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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 Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Culley missed weight.
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
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References

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