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Chase Gormley
Chase Gormley
Born	August 11, 1983 (age 41); Torrance, California, United States
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division	Heavyweight; Super Heavyweight
Reach	77 in (196 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Los Angeles, California, United States
Team	Reign MMA
Years active	2007–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total	24
Wins	14
By knockout	4
By submission	2
By decision	8
Losses	9
By knockout	7
By submission	1
By decision	1
No contests	1
Other information
	Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chase Gormley (born August 11, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the MFC, the RFA, King of the Cage, the XFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, and Titan FC, where he was Heavyweight Champion.

Background

Born and raised in Torrance, California, Gormley began training in MMA at the age of 13. A wrestler at Torrance High School, he continued at Montana State University - Northern, before transferring to Lindenwood University, where he was a NAIA All-American.^[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gormley made his professional mixed martial arts debut in April 2007. He defeated his first six opponents, before his stint with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gormley was expected to face Ben Rothwell at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1, 2009.^[2] However, the bout was moved to UFC 104, on October 24, after Affliction Entertainment ceased operations.^[3] As a result of a number of bouts being shuffled, Gormley's opponent was changed to Stefan Struve.^[4] Gormley lost the fight due to a triangle choke submission in the first round.^[5]

Gormley faced journeyman Brendan Schaub at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones on March 21, 2010. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.^[6] After the loss to Schaub, he was subsequently released from the UFC.

Bellator MMA

In July 2015, Bellator revealed that they had signed Gormley to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.^[7]

In his promotional debut, Gormley was defeated by Dan Charles at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015, via knockout in the second round.^[8]

Gormley faced Joey Beltran at Bellator 155 on May 20, 2016.^[9] He won the fight via split decision.

Gormley faced Bobby Brents at Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016. He won the fight via split decision.

In the last fight of his Bellator contract,^[10] Gormley faced Sergei Kharitonov at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. He lost the fight via knock out in the first round.^[11]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

Gormley made his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Tylor Sijohn on November 23, 2024 at BKFC Fight Night: Los Angeles.^[12] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.^[13]

Personal life

Prior to becoming a fighter, Gormley worked as a personal trainer.^[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Titan Fighting Championship
- Titan FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches	14 wins	9 losses
By knockout	4	7
By submission	2	1
By decision	8	1
No contests	1


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	14–9 (1)	Konstantin Andreitsev	KO (punches)	League S-70 - Plotforma S-70: 2018	August 22, 2018	3	2:56	Sochi, Russia
Loss	14–8 (1)	Tanner Boser	Decision (unanimous)	ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński	June 16, 2018	3	5:00	Brisbane, Australia
Loss	14–7 (1)	Denis Goltsov	KO (punch)	ACB 77: Abdulvakhabov vs. Vartanyan 2	December 23, 2017	2	2:16	Moscow, Russia
Loss	14–6 (1)	Sergei Kharitonov	KO (punch)	Bellator 175	March 31, 2017	1	3:55	Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win	14–5 (1)	Bobby Brents	Decision (split)	Bellator 162	October 21, 2016	3	5:00	Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win	13–5 (1)	Joey Beltran	Decision (split)	Bellator 155	May 20, 2016	3	5:00	Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss	12–5 (1)	Dan Charles	KO (punch)	Bellator 143	September 25, 2015	2	4:35	Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win	12–4 (1)	Jon Madsen	Decision (unanimous)	Titan Fighting Championships 33	March 20, 2015	5	5:00	Mobile, Alabama, United States	Won the inaugural Titan FC Heavyweight Championship. Later vacated the title.
Win	11–4 (1)	Dale Sopi	Decision (unanimous)	RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad	December 5, 2014	3	5:00	Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win	10–4 (1)	Tony Lopez	TKO (knee injury)	LOP: Chaos at the Casino 5	August 10, 2014	3	4:21	Inglewood, California, United States
Win	9–4 (1)	Abdumonim Adoli	TKO (punches)	Gladiator Fighting Championship 6	May 30, 2014	1	0:38	Kuwait City, Kuwait	Openweight bout.
Win	8–4 (1)	Brandon Sayles	Decision (unanimous)	XFC 16: High Stakes	February 10, 2012	3	5:00	Knoxville, Tennessee, United States	Super Heavyweight bout.
Loss	7–4 (1)	Beau Tribolet	TKO (punches)	Superior Cage Combat 2	August 20, 2011	1	2:40	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC	7–3 (1)	Maurice Jackson	NC	Superior Cage Combat 1	May 21, 2011	1	2:59	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	7–3	Mike Whitehead	TKO (punches)	IFC: Extreme Challenge	July 10, 2010	4	4:34	Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States	For the IFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win	7–2	Ryan Fortin	Decision (unanimous)	MFC 25: Vindication	May 7, 2010	3	5:00	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss	6–2	Brendan Schaub	TKO (punches)	UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones	March 21, 2010	1	0:47	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss	6–1	Stefan Struve	Submission (triangle choke)	UFC 104	October 24, 2009	1	4:04	Los Angeles, California, United States
Win	6–0	Eric Pele	Decision (unanimous)	MFC 16: Anger Management	May 9, 2008	3	5:00	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win	5–0	Rick Cheek	Submission (Americana)	GC 73: High Noon	December 22, 2007	2	2:20	Sacramento, California, United States	Won the Gladiator Challenge heavyweight championship.
Win	4–0	Brandon Tarns	TKO (punches)	GC 69: Bad Intentions	September 22, 2007	1	N/A	Sacramento, California, United States
Win	3–0	Adolfo de la Torre	TKO (strikes)	COF 9: Durango	August 25, 2007	1	N/A	N/A
Win	2–0	John Devine	Submission (toe hold)	GC 66: Battle Ground	July 27, 2007	3	N/A	San Francisco, California, United States
Win	1–0	Jon Murphy	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC: Sinister	April 27, 2007	2	5:00	San Jacinto, California, United States