Chris Dempsey

Chris Dempsey is an American professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2021. A professional since 2012, he has competed for the UFC and Bellator MMA.

Background Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Dempsey played football, and also competed in wrestling. He was a two time All-American at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where he also earned a degree in political science. He began training in mixed martial arts part-time as a college student in 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Dempsey made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Ilir Latifi on July 19, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 46, filling in for Tom Lawlor. Latifi effectively used leg kicks to disable his opponent, before finishing him with punches, ending the fight by a first round knockout.

Dempsey next faced Eddie Gordon in a middleweight bout on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. He won the fight via split decision.

Dempsey returned to the light heavyweight division as a short notice replacement to face promotional newcomer Jonathan Wilson on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73, filling in for Jared Cannonier. He lost the fight knockout in the first round.

Dempsey faced Scott Askham on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA In his Bellator debut, Dempsey faced undefeated prospect Ed Ruth on November 3, 2017, at Bellator 186. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Rex Harris TKO (punches) 247 FC: Flood City Fight Night

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Ed Ruth KO (punch) Bellator 186

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Adam Hunter KO (punches) Gladiators of the Cage MMA 21

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Scott Askham KO (punch and head kick) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping

London, England Loss

Jonathan Wilson KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Eddie Gordon Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold

Newark, New Jersey, United States Loss

Ilir Latifi KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandão

Dublin, Ireland Win

Nick Krauss TKO (punches) Gladiators of the Cage: Road to Glory 6

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Muhammad Abdullah Submission (guillotine choke) Gladiators of the Cage: North Shore 4

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Tiawan Howard Submission (north-south choke) Gladiators of the Cage: North Shore 3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Tenyeh Dixon TKO (punches) Gladiators of the Cage: Road to Glory 5

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Lewis Rumsey Decision (unanimous) Gladiators of the Cage: North Shore 2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Winn

Dervyn Lopez Decision (unanimous) Gladiators of the Cage: Road to Glory 5

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Christopher Wing Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Caged Combat: Mayhem

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Chase Owens Decision (unanimous) Gladiators of the Cage: North Shore

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Mojtaba Najim Wali Submission (armbar) Caged Power 2

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Win

Marcus Finch Decision (split) Gladiators of the Cage: Road to Glory 2

Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Eddie Hardison Submission (rear-naked choke) American MMA Fight League 4: Fight Night

West Newton, Pennsylvania, United States

Grappling record