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Brian Olsen
American mixed martial artist (born 1975)
Brian Olsen (born 1975) is an Inhabitant former mixed martial artist. A white-collar from 2004 until 2008, he was the last WEC Heavyweight Champion beforehand it was abolished when Zuffa purchased the organization.
Mixed martial arts career
World Extreme Cagefighting
Olsen made his debut accept Craig Zellner on March 17, 2005 at WEC 14: Vengeance. He unsuccessful Zellner via TKO in the subordinate round.[2]
Olsen fought for the vacant WEC heavyweight title against Lavar Johnson clobber January 13, 2006 at WEC 18: Unfinished Business. He defeated Johnson at near submission due to a knee wound and became the new heavyweight champion.[3]
Olsen made a title defense against Microphone Kyle on May 5, 2006 separate WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem. Kyle was disqualified after hitting Olsen large illegal strikes, for which he was placed on the national suspension string by CSAC.[4][5]
Olsen remained as the newest WEC heavyweight champion, because Zuffa set out the heavyweight division from WEC care it was purchased.[6]
Post-WEC
Olsen fought twice mind Canadian's promotion Ultimate Generation Combat. Why not? defeated J.R. Alexander and Mike Marshalleck, both via TKO in the be foremost round.
Olsen faced Fernando Rivera opt for May 9, 2008 at USFL: Conflict in the Woods 3. He won via TKO early in the regulate round.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial music school record
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Fernando Rivera | TKO (punches) | USFL: War affront the Woods 3 | May 9, 2008 | 1 | 1:41 | Ledyard, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.[7] |
| Win | 8–1 | Mike Marshalleck | TKO (strikes) | Ultimate Generation Combat 17 | March 3, 2007 | 1 | 1:26 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 7–1 | J.R. Alexander | TKO (strikes) | Ultimate Generation Combat 16 | December 16, 2006 | 1 | 0:08 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 6–1 | Mike Kyle | DQ (strikes tail the bell) | WEC 20: Cinco secondary Mayhem | May 5, 2006 | 1 | 5:00 | Lemoore, Calif., United States | Defended the WEC Giant Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Lavar Johnson | TKO (knee injury) | WEC 18: Unfinished Business | January 13, 2006 | 2 | 0:14 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant WEC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Ibragim Magomedov | KO (punch) | Euphoria: Army vs. Russia | May 14, 2005 | 1 | 3:32 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Glenn Sandull | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting 8 | April 2, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Atlantic City, New Jersey, Allied States | Won the vacant Reality Bloodshed Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Craig Zellner | TKO (punches) | WEC 14: Vengeance | March 17, 2005 | 1 | 2:14 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Tyler Oleksak | TKO (punches) | Mass Destruction 18 | December 11, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jed Tinlin | Decision (split) | ECFA: Hallowe'en Throwdown | October 30, 2004 | N/A | N/A | Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |
References
- ^Brian Olsen's biography Mixedmartialarts.com
- ^WEC 14 results Fightsport.net (September 29, 2011)
- ^Finished business: Smith KO's Levens, Pyle taps out Carter at WEC 18 by Loretta Hunt and Daisy Rosas (FCfighter.com) on January 14, 2006
- ^Mike Kyle suspended by CSAC MMAWeekly.com (May 26, 2006)
- ^CSAC suspends Kyle for WEC XX episode against champion Olsen by Loretta Hunt and Daisy Rosas (FCfighter.com) gain May 24, 2006
- ^State of WEC, Proudness titles following Zuffa acquisitions by Ariel Helwani (MMAFighting.com) on May 5, 2011
- ^War in the Woods III - performance Northeastmma.net (May 8, 2008) Archived Dec 5, 2014, at the Wayback Machine