Brian Olsen

Brian Olsen (born 1975) is an American former mixed martial artist who fought mainly in World Extreme Cagefighting. He was the last WEC Heavyweight Champion before it was abolished when Zuffa purchased the organization.

Brian Olsen
Born1974/1975 (age 45–46)[1]
Enfield, Connecticut, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
DivisionHeavyweight (265 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Fighting out ofNew London, Connecticut, United States
TeamTeam Link
Strike Zone
Years active2004–2008
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision1
By disqualification1
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Olsen made his debut against Craig Zellner on March 17, 2005 at WEC 14: Vengeance. He defeated Zellner via TKO in the second round.[2]

Olsen fought for the vacant WEC heavyweight title against Lavar Johnson on January 13, 2006 at WEC 18: Unfinished Business. He defeated Johnson via submission due to a knee injury and became the new heavyweight champion.[3]

Olsen made a title defense against Mike Kyle on May 5, 2006 at WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem. Kyle was disqualified after hitting Olsen with illegal strikes, for which he was placed on the national suspension list by CSAC.[4][5]

Olsen remained as the last WEC heavyweight champion, because Zuffa abolished the heavyweight division from WEC after it was purchased.[6]

Post-WEC

Olsen fought twice for Canadian's promotion Ultimate Generation Combat. He defeated J.R. Alexander and Mike Marshalleck, both via TKO in the first round.

Olsen faced Fernando Rivera on May 9, 2008 at USFL: War in the Woods 3. He won via TKO early in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
10 matches 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 1
By submission 1 0
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 in the Woods 3 May 9, 2008 1 1:41 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States 195lb catchweight 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 after ref stoppage) WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem May 5, 2006 1 N/A Lemoore, California, United States Defended the WEC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Lavar Johnson Submission (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: USA 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, United States
Win 3–0 Craig Zellner TKO (punches) WEC 14: Vengeance March 17, 2005 2 N/A 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: Halloween Throwdown October 30, 2004 N/A N/A Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

References
  1. Brian Olsen's profile Mixedmartialarts.com
  2. WEC 14 results Fightsport.net (September 29, 2011)
  3. 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
  4. Mike Kyle suspended by CSAC MMAWeekly.com (May 26, 2006)
  5. CSAC suspends Kyle for WEC XX episode against champion Olsen by Loretta Hunt and Daisy Rosas (FCfighter.com) on May 24, 2006
  6. State of WEC, PRIDE titles following Zuffa acquisitions by Ariel Helwani (MMAFighting.com) on May 5, 2011
  7. War in the Woods III - preview Northeastmma.net (May 8, 2008) Archived December 5, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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