Chase Gormley

Chase Gormley (born August 11, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). 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.

Background 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.

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

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. After the loss to Schaub, he was subsequently released from the UFC.

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

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

Gormley faced Joey Beltran at Bellator 155 on May 20, 2016. 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, Gormley faced Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. He lost the fight via knock out in the first round.

Bare-knuckle boxing career Gormley made his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Tylor Sijohn on November 23, 2024 at BKFC Fight Night 18. He won the fight by knockout in the second round.

Gormley faced promotional newcomer Parker Porter on February 1, 2025 at BKFC on DAZN 4. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

Gormley was scheduled to face Nelson Best on November 15, 2025 at BKFC 84. However, for unknown reasons, the bout was pulled from the card.

Gormley was scheduled to face Anthony Garrett on December 20, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night 33. However, the bout did not take place for unknown reasons.

Gormley faced Levi Costa on May 22, 2026 at BKFC 89. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Personal life Prior to becoming a fighter, Gormley worked as a personal trainer.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Titan Fighting Championship Titan FC Heavyweight Championship (One time) Gladiator Challenge Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Konstantin Andreitsev KO (punches) League S-70 - Plotforma S-70: 2018

Sochi, Russia Loss

Tanner Boser Decision (unanimous) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński

Brisbane, Australia Loss

Denis Goltsov KO (punch) ACB 77: Abdulvakhabov vs. Vartanyan 2

Moscow, Russia Loss

Sergei Kharitonov KO (punch) Bellator 175

Rosemont, Illinois, United States Win

Bobby Brents Decision (split) Bellator 162

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Win

Joey Beltran Decision (split) Bellator 155

Boise, Idaho, United States Loss

Dan Charles KO (punch) Bellator 143

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Win

Jon Madsen Decision (unanimous) Titan Fighting Championships 33

Mobile, Alabama, United States Win

Dale Sopi Decision (unanimous) RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad

Costa Mesa, California, United States Win

Tony Lopez TKO (knee injury) LOP: Chaos at the Casino 5

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Abdumonim Adoli TKO (punches) Gladiator Fighting Championship 6

Kuwait City, Kuwait Win

Brandon Sayles Decision (unanimous) XFC 16: High Stakes

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Beau Tribolet TKO (punches) Superior Cage Combat 2

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC

Maurice Jackson NC Superior Cage Combat 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Mike Whitehead TKO (punches) IFC: Extreme Challenge

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win

Ryan Fortin Decision (unanimous) MFC 25: Vindication

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Brendan Schaub TKO (punches) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Loss

Stefan Struve Submission (triangle choke) UFC 104

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Eric Pele Decision (unanimous) MFC 16: Anger Management

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Rick Cheek Submission (Americana) GC 73: High Noon

|Sacramento, California, United States Win

Brandon Tarns TKO (punches) GC 69: Bad Intentions

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Adolfo de la Torre TKO (strikes) COF 9: Durango

N/A Win

John Devine Submission (toe hold) GC 66: Battle Ground

San Francisco, California, United States Win

Jon Murphy Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Sinister

San Jacinto, California, United States Bare-knuckle record Loss

Levi Costa TKO (punches) BKFC 89

Thousand Palms, California, United States Loss

Parker Porter TKO BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Tylor Sijohn TKO BKFC Fight Night Los Angeles: Warr vs. Khanakov

Los Angeles, California, United States