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

Professional record breakdown
18 matches14 wins4 losses
By knockout42
By submission41
By decision61
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–4Ian LovelandKO (head kick and punches)Tachi Palace Fights 14September 7, 201210:38Lemoore, California, United StatesFor Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight Championship
Win14–3Cody GibsonDecision (unanimous)Tachi Palace Fights 12March 9, 201235:00Lemoore, California, United States
Win13–3Shawn KlarcykDecision (unanimous)TPF 4: Cinco de MayhemMay 5, 201033:00Lemoore, California, United States
Win12–3Chris CulleyTKO (punches)Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. EvangelistaNovember 6, 200912:32Fresno, California, United StatesCatchweight (148 lb) bout; Culley missed weight.
Loss11–3Eddie YaginSubmission (guillotine choke)PFC 13: ValidationMay 8, 200911:16Lemoore, California, United States
Win11–2Tony BoylesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)CCFC: Rumble in the Park IINovember 1, 200812:28Fresno, California, United States
Win10–2Aaron MillerSubmission (arm-triangle choke)CCFC: Rumble in the ParkAugust 23, 200814:30Fresno, California, United States
Win9–2Tito JonesDecision (unanimous)PFC 9: The ReturnJuly 18, 200833:00Lemoore, California, United States
Win8–2Sergio QuinonesSubmission (rear naked choke)PFC 8: A Night of ChampionsMay 8, 200810:46Lemoore, California, United States
Loss7–2Olaf AlfonsoKO (punch)PFC: Olson vs. AlfonsoFebruary 29, 200821:50Lemoore, California, United States
Win7–1Scott BrommageTKO (punches)PFC 6: No Retreat, No SurrenderJanuary 17, 200811:48Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–1Brandon JinniesDecision (unanimous)PFC 3: Step UpJuly 19, 200733:00Lemoore, California, United States
Loss5–1Isaiah HillDecision (split)Warrior Cup 2April 7, 200735:00Stockton, California, United States
Win5–0Bobby SanchezSubmission (guillotine choke)Strikeforce: Tank vs. BuentelloOctober 7, 200611:58Fresno, California, United States
Win4–0Chris SolomonDecision (unanimous)WEC 23: Hot August FightsAugust 17, 200635:00Lemoore, California, United States
Win3–0Alvin CacdacTKO (punches)WEC 22: The HitmenJuly 28, 200612:28Lemoore, California, United States
Win2–0Joe MartinDecision (unanimous)WEC 18: Unfinished BusinessJanuary 13, 200635:00Lemoore, California, United States
Win1–0Rolland ParliTKO (punches)WEC 16August 18, 200514:58Lemoore, California, United States

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