Chase Gormley

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Chase Gormley
Born (1983-08-11) August 11, 1983 (age 42)
Torrance, California, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Super Heavyweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California, United States
TeamReign MMA
Years active2007–2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision1
No contests1
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.

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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]

Gormley faced promotional newcomer Parker Porter on February 1, 2025 at BKFC on DAZN: Mohegan Sun. [14] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round. [15]

Gormley was scheduled to face Nelson Best on November 15, 2025 at BKFC 84. [16] However, for unknown reasons, the bout was pulled from the card. [17]

Personal life

Prior to becoming a fighter, Gormley worked as a personal trainer. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches14 wins9 losses
By knockout47
By submission21
By decision81
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–9 (1)Konstantin AndreitsevKO (punches)League S-70 - Plotforma S-70: 2018August 22, 201832:56 Sochi, Russia
Loss14–8 (1) Tanner Boser Decision (unanimous) ACB 88: Barnatt vs. Celiński June 16, 201835:00 Brisbane, Australia
Loss14–7 (1) Denis Goltsov KO (punch) ACB 77: Abdulvakhabov vs. Vartanyan 2 December 23, 201722:16 Moscow, Russia
Loss14–6 (1) Sergei Kharitonov KO (punch) Bellator 175 March 31, 201713:55 Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Win14–5 (1)Bobby BrentsDecision (split) Bellator 162 October 21, 201635:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win13–5 (1) Joey Beltran Decision (split) Bellator 155 May 20, 201635:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss12–5 (1) Dan Charles KO (punch) Bellator 143 September 25, 201524:35 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win12–4 (1) Jon Madsen Decision (unanimous)Titan Fighting Championships 33March 20, 201555:00 Mobile, Alabama, United StatesWon the inaugural Titan FC Heavyweight Championship. Later vacated the title.
Win11–4 (1)Dale SopiDecision (unanimous)RFA 21: Juusola vs. BaghdadDecember 5, 201435:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States
Win10–4 (1)Tony LopezTKO (knee injury)LOP: Chaos at the Casino 5August 10, 201434:21 Inglewood, California, United States
Win9–4 (1)Abdumonim AdoliTKO (punches)Gladiator Fighting Championship 6May 30, 201410:38 Kuwait City, KuwaitOpenweight bout.
Win8–4 (1)Brandon SaylesDecision (unanimous) XFC 16: High Stakes February 10, 201235:00 Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesSuper Heavyweight bout.
Loss7–4 (1)Beau TriboletTKO (punches)Superior Cage Combat 2August 20, 201112:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC7–3 (1)Maurice JacksonNCSuperior Cage Combat 1May 21, 201112:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss7–3 Mike Whitehead TKO (punches)IFC: Extreme ChallengeJuly 10, 201044:34 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United StatesFor the IFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–2Ryan FortinDecision (unanimous) MFC 25: Vindication May 7, 201035:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss6–2 Brendan Schaub TKO (punches) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones March 21, 201010:47 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss6–1 Stefan Struve Submission (triangle choke) UFC 104 October 24, 200914:04 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win6–0 Eric Pele Decision (unanimous) MFC 16: Anger Management May 9, 200835:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win5–0 Rick Cheek Submission (Americana)GC 73: High NoonDecember 22, 200722:20 Sacramento, California, United StatesWon the Gladiator Challenge heavyweight championship.
Win4–0Brandon TarnsTKO (punches)GC 69: Bad IntentionsSeptember 22, 20071N/A Sacramento, California, United States
Win3–0Adolfo de la TorreTKO (strikes)COF 9: DurangoAugust 25, 20071N/AN/A
Win2–0John DevineSubmission (toe hold)GC 66: Battle GroundJuly 27, 20073N/A San Francisco, California, United States
Win1–0Jon MurphyDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Sinister April 27, 200725:00 San Jacinto, California, United States

Bare-knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By knockout11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1 Parker Porter TKO BKFC on DAZN: Mohegan Sun February 1, 202510:44 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win1–0Tylor SijohnTKO BKFC: Los Angeles November 23, 202420:54 Los Angeles, California, United States

References

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  10. Mike Bohn (March 22, 2017). "With 1 fight left on deal, Bellator 175's Chase Gormley not interested in return to UFC". mmajunkie.com.
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