Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan | |
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Born | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller [1] | October 12, 1971
Years active | 1996–2009, 2012, 2015 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 35 |
Wins | 21 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 19 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 13 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Chris "The Westside Strangler" Brennan (born October 12, 1971) is an American
Background
Brennan was born in
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Brennan made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1996 and compiled a record of 4–1–1 before being signed by the UFC.
UFC
Brennan made his UFC debut against Courtney Turner at the
King of the Cage
Brennan made his
On August 4, 2001, Brennan defeated Kevin Hogan via armbar submission to become the new
PRIDE
Brennan went 0–2 in Shooto, losing a controversial decision to Takanori Gomi before he made his
His last fight in PRIDE was at
Post-PRIDE
Since his last fight in PRIDE, Brennan has gone 2–2, competing for Cage Rage and King of the Cage.
Personal life
Brennan has sons, Lucas (born 2000), who is also a professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA, and Tyler who currently wrestles at the University of Arkansas[6]
Championships and accomplishments
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Middleweight Championship(One time; first)
- Two Successful Defenses
- KOTC Middleweight Superfight Championship(One time; first)
- One Successful Defense
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
As a professional MMA fighter his 21 wins were: 18 first round submissions, 1 second round submission, 1 second round KO, and 1 three round unanimous decision, a 95% finish rate, amongst the highest in MMA.
- 2013 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2014 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2015 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2014 Pan-Am No-Gi Champion
- Between 2013 and 2015 in 20 grappling matches only four total points scored against
Mixed martial arts record
36 matches | 21 wins | 14 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 4 |
By submission | 19 | 6 |
By decision | 1 | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 21–14–1 | Brandon Gaines | Submission (kimura) | KOTC: Aerial Assault | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:31 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 20–14–1 | Marvin Babe | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Bad Intentions 2 | April 11, 2012 | 1 | 0:33 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
Loss | 19–14–1 | Quinn Mulhern | Submission (omoplata) | KOTC: Militia | June 11, 2009 | 1 | 2:01 | Highland, California, United States | |
Loss | 19–13–1 | Jean Silva | KO (punches) | Cage Rage 23 | September 22, 2007 | 2 | 2:26 | London, England | |
Win | 19–12–1 | Adam DiSabato | Submission (toe hold) | GFC: Evolution | May 19, 2007 | 1 | 2:11 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 18–12–1 | Tatsuya Kawajiri | TKO (strikes) | PRIDE Bushido 12
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August 26, 2006 | 1 | 0:29 | Nagoya, Japan | Lightweight (73 kg) bout. |
Loss | 18–11–1 | Vítor Ribeiro | Submission (swollen eye) | GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House | March 3, 2006 | 2 | 3:25 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
Win | 18–10–1 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (guillotine choke) | RM 7: Championship Night | December 11, 2005 | 1 | 1:19 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
Win | 17–10–1 | Mark Moreno | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Wars - X-1 | July 2, 2005 | 1 | 1:14 | Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
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Loss | 16–10–1 | Daiju Takase | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE Bushido 2
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February 15, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | Middleweight bout. |
Win | 16–9–1 | Eiji Mitsuoka | Submission (kimura) | PRIDE Bushido 1
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October 5, 2003 | 1 | 4:31 | Saitama , Japan
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Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 15–9–1 | Jason St. Louis | Submission (armbar) | Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1 | July 24, 2003 | 1 | 4:20 | Langley, British Columbia, Canada | |
Loss | 14–9–1 | Rob Emerson | Submission (achilles lock) | Hitman Fighting 3[7] | May 2, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Santa Ana, California, United States | |
Loss | 14–8–1 | Takaharu Murahama | Submission (achilles lock) | Shooto: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall | January 24, 2003 | 1 | 2:49 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 14–7–1 | Takanori Gomi | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 | September 16, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama, Japan | |
Win | 14–6–1 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (armbar) | Aztec Challenge 1 | September 6, 2002 | 1 | 4:50 | Juárez, Mexico
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Loss | 13–6–1 | John Alessio | TKO (punches) | KOTC 15: Bad Intentions | June 22, 2002 | 1 | 2:20 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Lost King of the Cage Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 13–5–1 | Thomas Denny | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge 11 | April 20, 2002 | 1 | 3:12 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Win | 12–5–1 | John Chrisostomo | Submission (keylock) | Warriors Quest 4: Genesis | March 29, 2002 | 1 | 4:10 | Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
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Loss | 11–5–1 | Gil Castillo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 35 | January 11, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 11–4–1 | Steve Berger | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 11: Domination | September 29, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Defended King of the Cage Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 10–4–1 | Kevin Hogan | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | August 4, 2001 | 2 | 1:08 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Won King of the Cage Middleweight Championship .
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Win | 9–4–1 | Robert Wynne | Submission (armbar) | Reality Submission Fighting 1 | October 6, 2000 | 1 | 1:05 | Belleville, Illinois, United States | |
Loss | 8–4–1 | Joe Hurley | KO (elbows) | KOTC 5: Cage Wars | September 16, 2000 | 1 | 4:30 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Lost King of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Championship .
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Win | 8–3–1 | Antonio McKee | KO (head kick) | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | April 15, 2000 | 2 | 0:09 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Won King of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Championship .
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Win | 7–3–1 | Joe Stevenson | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC 1: Bas Rutten's King of the Cage | October 30, 1999 | 1 | 2:04 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Loss | 6–3–1 | Steve Gomm | Submission (knees) | Bas Rutten Invitational 3 | June 1, 1999 | 1 | 2:27 | Denver, Colorado , United States
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Win | 6–2–1 | Steve Horton | Submission (guillotine choke) | Extreme Challenge 22 | November 21, 1998 | 1 | 2:13 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | |
Loss | 5–2–1 | Pat Miletich | Submission (shoulder choke) | UFC 16 | March 13, 1998 | 1 | 9:02 | New Orleans, Louisiana , United States
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UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Finals. |
Win | 5–1–1 | Courtney Turner | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:20 | UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Reserve Bout. | |||
Loss | 4–1–1 | Pat Miletich | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge Trials | November 15, 1997 | 1 | 30:00 | Davenport, Iowa, United States | |
Draw | 4–0–1 | Pat Miletich | Draw | Extreme Challenge 9 | August 30, 1997 | 1 | 20:00 | Davenport, Iowa, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Delcio Delcio | Submission (guillotine choke) | Carioca de Freestyle | February 10, 1996 | 1 | 4:46 | Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Steve Oliver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Independent Event | January 24, 1996 | 1 | 1:52 | Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Randal Kemp | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:35 | ||||
Win | 1–0 | Scott Carter | Submission (Peruvian necktie) | Independent Event | January 5, 1996 | 1 | 2:12 | California, United States |
References
- ^ a b c "Chris Brennan Special GTR Interview". global-training-report.com. May 14, 2004. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Brennan's MMA record".retrieved April 6, 2012
- ^ "2005 ADCC results". Archived from the original on 2012-04-30.retrieved April 6, 2012
- ^ http://www.chrisbrennan.com/bodybio.htm
- ^ http://www.chrisbrennan.com/?page_id=30
- MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ "Hitman Fighting 3 Results (Official)". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-16.