Brian Gassaway
American mixed martial artist
About Brian Gassaway
Lived 1972 – 2021 (aged 49). Brian Gassaway was an American mixed martial arts fighter, mixed martial arts trainer and kickboxer.
Brian Gassaway (August 7, 1972 – October 16, 2021) was an American mixed martial artist who competed professionally from 1996 to 2010, taking roughly 52 professional bouts in weight classes ranging from lightweight to heavyweight. Loss
Yuki Kondo Submission (toe hold) Pancrase: Proof 2
Osaka, Japan Loss
Ikuhisa Minowa Submission (toe hold) Pancrase: 2000 Anniversary Show
Yokohama, Japan Win
John Chrisostomo Decision (unanimous) Pancrase - Trans 5
Tokyo, Japan Win
Yuji Hisamatsu Decision (majority) Pancrase: Trans 5
Tokyo, Japan Loss
Adrian Serrano Decision (unanimous) EC 31: Extreme Challenge 31
Wisconsin, United States Win
Henry Matamoros TKO TC: Total Combat 1
Illinois, United States Win
Dan Griffen Submission TC: Total Combat 1
Illinois, United States Win
Dennis Reed Submission (armbar) EC 26: Extreme Challenge 26
Illinois, United States Draw
Kevin Cook Draw WEF 6: World Extreme Fighting 6
Florida, United States Win
John Chrisostomo TKO (cut) SB 12: SuperBrawl 12
Hawaii, United States Win
Adam Palmer TKO EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4
Iowa, United States Light Heavyweight debut. Win
Joe Slick Decision EB 4: Extreme Boxing 4
Iowa, United States Win
Mark Hughes Decision (split) JKD: Challenge 3
Chicago, Illinois, United States Win
Martin Wickline Submission WPC: Rage in the Cage
Indiana, United States Win
Joshua Taibl Submission (rear-naked choke) CC 3: Cage Combat 3
Ohio, United States Win
John Renken TKO CC 3: Cage Combat 3
Ohio, United States Win
Travis Fulton Decision CC 3: Cage Combat 3
Ohio, United States Win
Jeremy Morrison Submission (armbar) JKD: Challenge 1
Illinois, United States Win
Jason Nicholsen Submission (armbar) WPC: World Pankration Championships 2
Texas, United States Loss
Vernon White Submission (ankle lock) WPC: World Pankration Championships 1
Texas, United States Loss
Egidio da Costa Submission (headlock) International Vale Tudo Championship 2: A Question of Pride
Brazil Loss
Osami Shibuya Submission Pancrase: Alive 7
Japan Loss
Keiichiro Yamamiya Decision (lost points) Pancrase: Alive 1
Tokyo, Japan Return to Heavyweight. Loss
Jay R. Palmer TKO (submission to punches) SB 2: SuperBrawl 2
Hawaii, United States Lightweight debut. Loss
Mike Sciortino
IFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3
Alabama, United States Win
Loren Phillips
IFC 3: International Fighting Championship 3
Alabama, United States Middleweight debut. Loss
Anthony Macias Submission (kneebar) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi
Mississippi, United States Win
William Knorr Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi
Mississippi, United States Win
Michael Pacholik Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC 2: Mayhem in Mississippi
Mississippi, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Brian Gassaway?
American mixed martial artist (1972–2021)
When was Brian Gassaway born?
Brian Gassaway was born on 7 August 1972 in Chicago, Urbana.
When did Brian Gassaway die?
Brian Gassaway died on 16 October 2021 in Chicago.
What was Brian Gassaway's occupation?
Brian Gassaway was a mixed martial arts fighter, mixed martial arts trainer and kickboxer.
What nationality was Brian Gassaway?
Brian Gassaway was American.
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