Best fights of Brian Gassaway
Over 14 years as a professional, Brian Gassaway has compiled a 29-20-2 (17) record, including two title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Brian Gassaway loses to Forrest Petz via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2008 Brian Gassaway faced Forrest Petz in a middleweight bout. Gassaway was 35 years old with a record of 28-17-2, and Petz was 32 with a record of 16-5. Gassaway was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Petz was coming off a loss. Gassaway lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Petz.
2. Brian Gassaway submits Gia Chirragishvili
On May 15, 2005 Brian Gassaway faced Gia Chirragishvili in a welterweight bout. Gassaway was 32 years old with a record of 22-12-2, and Chirragishvili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was coming off a win. Gassaway submitted Gia Chirragishvili via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Brian Gassaway submits Sam Jackson
On August 19, 2006 Brian Gassaway faced Sam Jackson in a middleweight bout. Gassaway was 34 years old with a record of 24-14-2, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was coming off a win. Gassaway submitted Sam Jackson via strikes in the 1st round.
4. Brian Gassaway submits Levi Avera
On October 13, 2007 Brian Gassaway faced Levi Avera in a middleweight bout. Gassaway was 35 years old with a record of 26-17-2, and Avera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was coming off a win. Gassaway submitted Levi Avera via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Brian Gassaway submits Trevor Garrett
On April 30, 2005 Brian Gassaway faced Trevor Garrett in a welterweight bout. Gassaway was 32 years old with a record of 21-12-2, and Garrett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway submitted Trevor Garrett via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Brian Gassaway defeats Cedric Marks
On July 28, 2007 Brian Gassaway faced Cedric Marks in a middleweight bout. Gassaway was 34 years old with a record of 25-17-2, and Marks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was on a 3-fight losing streak. Gassaway won via majority decision.
7. Brian Gassaway defeats Yuji Hisamatsu
On July 23, 2000 Brian Gassaway faced Yuji Hisamatsu in a light heavyweight bout. Gassaway was 27 years old with a record of 16-8-1, and Hisamatsu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was coming off a loss. Gassaway won via majority decision.
8. Brian Gassaway submits Dennis Reed
On July 21, 1999 Brian Gassaway faced Dennis Reed in a light heavyweight bout. Gassaway was 26 years old with a record of 13-7-1, and Reed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gassaway submitted Dennis Reed via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Brian Gassaway submits Joshua Taibl
On July 15, 1999 Brian Gassaway faced Joshua Taibl in a light heavyweight bout. Gassaway was 26 years old with a record of 12-7-1, and Taibl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gassaway was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gassaway submitted Joshua Taibl via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Brian Gassaway defeats Kevin Knabjian
On August 19, 2010 Brian Gassaway faced Kevin Knabjian in a middleweight bout. Gassaway was 38 years old with a record of 28-19-2, and Knabjian was 26 with a record of 10-4-1. Gassaway was on a 2-fight losing streak and Knabjian was coming off a loss. Gassaway won via unanimous decision.