Casey Olson
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| Casey Olson | |
|---|---|
| Other names | The Underdog |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Fighting out of | San Luis Obispo, California, United States |
| Team | The Pit |
| Years active | 2005-2012. |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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.
