Chase Gormley

Summary

Chase Gormley (born August 11, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the MFC, the RFA, King of the Cage, the XFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, and Titan FC, where he was Heavyweight Champion.

Chase Gormley
Born (1983-08-11) August 11, 1983 (age 40)
Torrance, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Super Heavyweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California, United States
TeamReign MMA
Years active2007–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background edit

Born and raised in Torrance, California, Gormley began training in MMA at the age of 13. A wrestler at Torrance High School, he continued at Montana State University - Northern, before transferring to Lindenwood University, where he was a NAIA All-American.[1]

Mixed martial arts career edit

Early career edit

Gormley made his professional mixed martial arts debut in April 2007. He defeated his first six opponents, before his stint with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship edit

Gormley was expected to face Ben Rothwell at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1, 2009.[2] However, the bout was moved to UFC 104, on October 24, after Affliction Entertainment ceased operations.[3] As a result of a number of bouts being shuffled, Gormley's opponent was changed to Stefan Struve.[4] Gormley lost the fight due to a triangle choke submission in the first round.[5]

Gormley faced journeyman Brendan Schaub at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones on March 21, 2010. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[6] After the loss to Schaub, he was subsequently released from the UFC.

Bellator MMA edit

In July 2015, Bellator revealed that they had signed Gormley to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.[7]

In his promotional debut, Gormley was defeated by Dan Charles at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015, via knockout in the second round.[8]

Gormley faced Joey Beltran at Bellator 155 on May 20, 2016.[9] He won the fight via split decision.

Gormley faced Bobby Brents at Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016. He won the fight via split decision.

In the last fight of his Bellator contract,[10] Gormley faced Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. He lost the fight via knock out in the first round.[11]

Personal life edit

Prior to becoming a fighter, Gormley worked as a personal trainer.[12]

Championships and accomplishments edit

Mixed martial arts edit

  • Titan Fighting Championship
    • Titan FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
  • Gladiator Challenge
    • Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
24 matches 14 wins 9 losses
By knockout 4 7
By submission 2 1
By decision 8 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–9 (1) Konstantin Andreitsev KO (punches) League S-70 - Plotforma S-70: 2018 August 22, 2018 3 2:56 Sochi, Russia
Loss 14–8 (1) Tanner Boser Decision (unanimous) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński June 16, 2018 3 5:00 Brisbane, Australia
Loss 14–7 (1) Denis Goltsov KO (punch) ACB 77: Abdulvakhabov vs. Vartanyan 2 December 23, 2017 2 2:16 Moscow, Russia
Loss 14–6 (1) Sergei Kharitonov KO (punch) Bellator 175 March 31, 2017 1 3:55 Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win 14–5 (1) Bobby Brents Decision (split) Bellator 162 October 21, 2016 3 5:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win 13–5 (1) Joey Beltran Decision (split) Bellator 155 May 20, 2016 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 12–5 (1) Dan Charles KO (punch) Bellator 143 September 25, 2015 2 4:35 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 12–4 (1) Jon Madsen Decision (unanimous) Titan Fighting Championships 33 March 20, 2015 5 5:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States Won the inaugural Titan FC Heavyweight Championship. Later vacated the title.
Win 11–4 (1) Dale Sopi Decision (unanimous) RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad December 5, 2014 3 5:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win 10–4 (1) Tony Lopez TKO (knee injury) LOP: Chaos at the Casino 5 August 10, 2014 3 4:21 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 9–4 (1) Abdumonim Adoli TKO (punches) Gladiator Fighting Championship 6 May 30, 2014 1 0:38 Kuwait City, Kuwait Openweight bout.
Win 8–4 (1) Brandon Sayles Decision (unanimous) XFC 16: High Stakes February 10, 2012 3 5:00 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Super Heavyweight bout.
Loss 7–4 (1) Beau Tribolet TKO (punches) Superior Cage Combat 2 August 20, 2011 1 2:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC 7–3 (1) Maurice Jackson NC Superior Cage Combat 1 May 21, 2011 1 2:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 7–3 Mike Whitehead TKO (punches) IFC: Extreme Challenge July 10, 2010 4 4:34 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States For the IFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–2 Ryan Fortin Decision (unanimous) MFC 25: Vindication May 7, 2010 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 6–2 Brendan Schaub TKO (punches) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 2010 1 0:47 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 6–1 Stefan Struve Submission (triangle choke) UFC 104 October 24, 2009 1 4:04 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 6–0 Eric Pele Decision (unanimous) MFC 16: Anger Management May 9, 2008 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 5–0 Rick Cheek Submission (Americana) GC 73: High Noon December 22, 2007 2 2:20 Sacramento, California, United States Won the Gladiator Challenge heavyweight championship.
Win 4–0 Brandon Tarns TKO (punches) GC 69: Bad Intentions September 22, 2007 1 N/A Sacramento, California, United States
Win 3–0 Adolfo de la Torre TKO (strikes) COF 9: Durango August 25, 2007 1 N/A N/A
Win 2–0 John Devine Submission (toe hold) GC 66: Battle Ground July 27, 2007 3 N/A San Francisco, California, United States
Win 1–0 Jon Murphy Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Sinister April 27, 2007 2 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States

References edit

  1. ^ "Chase Gormley | MMA Fighter Page".
  2. ^ Staff (June 3, 2009). "Heavyweights Ben Rothwell vs. Chase Gormley booked for "Affliction: Trilogy" card". mmajunkie.com.
  3. ^ Staff (July 29, 2009). "Affliction's Ben Rothwell and Chase Gormley moved to UFC, meet at UFC 104 in October". mmajunkie.com.
  4. ^ Staff (August 21, 2009). "Report: Chase Gormley meets Stefan Struve at UFC 104 heavyweight contest in October". mmajunkie.com.
  5. ^ Admin (October 25, 2009). "UFC 104 Results: Machida Retains Title With Controversial Win Over "Shogun," Velasquez Dominates Rothwell". mmafrenzy.com.
  6. ^ Cory Brady (March 21, 2010). ""Bones" Jones stops Vera early, Dos Santos flattens Gonzaga during "UFC on Versus"". fiveouncesofpain.com.
  7. ^ Mike Sloan (July 2, 2015). "Bellator MMA Signs Titan FC Heavyweight Champ Chase Gormley". sherdog.com.
  8. ^ Matt Erickson (September 25, 2015). "Bellator 143 results: Joe Warren grinds out L.C. Davis for title shot, Grove TKOs Beltran". mmajunkie.com.
  9. ^ Danny Segura (March 24, 2016). "Marcin Held vs. Dave Jansen, Joey Beltran vs. Chase Gormley added to Bellator 155 main card". mmafighting.com.
  10. ^ Mike Bohn (March 22, 2017). "With 1 fight left on deal, Bellator 175's Chase Gormley not interested in return to UFC". mmajunkie.com.
  11. ^ Matt Erickson (March 31, 2017). "Bellator 175 results: 'King Mo' Lawal evens score with decision over 'Rampage' Jackson". mmajunkie.com.
  12. ^ "Chase Gormley UFC profile". ufc.com. 14 September 2018.

External links edit

  • Professional MMA record for Chase Gormley from Sherdog  
  • Chase Gormley at UFC