Casey Olson

Casey Olson is an American mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the lightweight division.

Casey Olson
Other namesThe Underdog
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, CA
TeamThe Pit
Years active2005 – present
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

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

References

  1. 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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