Introduction
Brian Olsen (born 1975) is an American former MMA fighter who fought mainly in World Extreme Cagefighting. He was the last WEC Heavyweight Champion before it was abolished when Zuffa purchased the organization.
Mixed martial arts career
World Extreme Cagefighting
Olsen made his debut against Craig Zellner on March 17, 2005 at WEC 14: Vengeance. He defeated Zellner via TKO in the second round.
Olsen fought for the vacant WEC heavyweight title against Lavar Johnson on January 13, 2006 at WEC 18: Unfinished Business. He defeated Johnson via submission due to a knee injury and became the new heavyweight champion.
Olsen made a title defense against Mike Kyle on May 5, 2006 at WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem. Kyle was disqualified after hitting Olsen with illegal strikes, for which he was placed on the national suspension list by CSAC.
Olsen remained as the last WEC heavyweight champion, because Zuffa abolished the heavyweight division from WEC after it was purchased.
Post-WEC
Olsen fought twice for Canadian's promotion Ultimate Generation Combat. He defeated J.R. Alexander and Mike Marshalleck, both via TKO in the first round.
Olsen faced Fernando Rivera on May 9, 2008 at USFL: War in the Woods 3. He won via TKO early in the first round.
Championships and accomplishments
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- WEC Heavyweight Championship (One time; last)
- One title defense
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Fernando Rivera | TKO (punches) | USFL: War in the Woods 3 | 000000002008-05-09-0000May 9, 2008 | 1 | 1:41 | Ledyard, Connecticut, United States | 195lb catchweight bout. |
| Win | 8–1 | Mike Marshalleck | TKO (strikes) | Ultimate Generation Combat 17 | 000000002007-03-03-0000March 3, 2007 | 1 | 1:26 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 7–1 | J.R. Alexander | TKO (strikes) | Ultimate Generation Combat 16 | 000000002006-12-16-0000December 16, 2006 | 1 | 0:08 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 6–1 | Mike Kyle | DQ (strikes after ref stoppage) | WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem | 000000002006-05-05-0000May 5, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Lemoore, California, United States | Defended the WEC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Lavar Johnson | Submission (knee injury) | WEC 18: Unfinished Business | 000000002006-01-13-0000January 13, 2006 | 2 | 0:14 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant WEC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Ibragim Magomedov | KO (punch) | Euphoria: USA vs. Russia | 000000002005-05-14-0000May 14, 2005 | 1 | 3:32 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Glenn Sandull | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting 8 | 000000002005-04-02-0000April 2, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Craig Zellner | TKO (punches) | WEC 14: Vengeance | 000000002005-03-17-0000March 17, 2005 | 2 | N/A | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Tyler Oleksak | TKO (punches) | Mass Destruction 18 | 000000002004-12-11-0000December 11, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jed Tinlin | Decision (split) | ECFA: Halloween Throwdown | 000000002004-10-30-0000October 30, 2004 | N/A | N/A | Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |