Casey Olson

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. Olson also coached at Clovis North High School.

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

Strikeforce 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 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 Loss

Ian Loveland KO (head kick and punches) Tachi Palace Fights 14

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Cody Gibson Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 12

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Shawn Klarcyk Decision (unanimous) TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Chris Culley TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Evangelista

Fresno, California, United States Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Culley missed weight. Loss

Eddie Yagin Submission (guillotine choke) PFC 13: Validation

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Tony Boyles Submission (arm-triangle choke) CCFC: Rumble in the Park II

Fresno, California, United States Win

Aaron Miller Submission (arm-triangle choke) CCFC: Rumble in the Park

Fresno, California, United States Win

Tito Jones Decision (unanimous) PFC 9: The Return

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Sergio Quinones Submission (rear naked choke) PFC 8: A Night of Champions

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Olaf Alfonso KO (punch) PFC: Olson vs. Alfonso

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Scott Brommage TKO (punches) PFC 6: No Retreat, No Surrender

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Brandon Jinnies Decision (unanimous) PFC 3: Step Up

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Isaiah Hill Decision (split) Warrior Cup 2

Stockton, California, United States Win

Bobby Sanchez Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello

Fresno, California, United States Win

Chris Solomon Decision (unanimous) WEC 23: Hot August Fights

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Alvin Cacdac TKO (punches) WEC 22: The Hitmen

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Joe Martin Decision (unanimous) WEC 18: Unfinished Business

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Rolland Parli TKO (punches) WEC 16

Lemoore, California, United States