Daniel Gallemore

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Daniel Gallemore
Daniel "Big Kansas" Gallemore.jpg
Born (1985-06-14) June 14, 1985 (age 38)
Eskridge, Kansas, United States
Other namesBig Kansas
Residence Emporia, Kansas, United States
Nationality American
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight256.3 lb (116.3 kg; 18.31 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Emporia, Kansas, United States
TeamTeam Agoge
Palolo Boxing
Grudge Training Center (formerly)
RankBlack belt in American Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission2
Losses6
By knockout5
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Gallemore (born June 14, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist and boxer. A professional competitor since 2011, Gallemore has formerly competed for the Professional Fighters League, Titan FC, and Bellator MMA.

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Background

Born and raised Eskridge, Kansas, Gallemore attended Mission Valley High School, and competed in wrestling and football. Gallemore began training in MMA after graduating high school to maintain and stay in shape. [1] [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gallemore compiled an amateur record of 12-3 and won the ISCF Amateur Championship before turning professional in 2011. [1] [2]

Gallemore faced undefeated Augusto Sakai at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015. [3]

Gallemore was scheduled to rematch Fredrick Brown on Bellator 150 on February 26, 2016, but Brown had to back out of the fight due to injury.

Professional Fighters League

Gallemore is scheduled to make his Professional Fighters League debut on November 2, 2017, in a heavyweight fight against Mike Kyle at PFL: Fight Night in Washington D.C. [4]

Boxing career

Gallemore is also an undefeated professional boxer with a record of 5-0-0, with two wins coming by way of knockout.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches7 wins6 losses
By knockout55
By submission20
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–6Valdrin IstrefiTKO (leg kicks) PFL 4 July 19, 201821:42 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss7–5 Francimar Barroso TKO (doctor stoppage) PFL 1 June 7, 201813:57 New York, New York, United States
Loss7–4 Mike Kyle TKO (knees)PFL: Fight NightNovember 2, 201711:01 Washington, D.C., United States
Win7–3 Daniel James Submission (guillotine choke)Victory Fighting Championship 57May 5, 201711:24 Topeka, Kansas, United StatesDefended the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win6–3Derek BohiTKO (punches)Victory Fighting Championship 55: Lindsey vs. Cochrane 2December 23, 201611:34 Topeka, Kansas, United StatesDefended the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win5–3Abe WagnerSubmission (guillotine choke)Victory Fighting Championship 50May 21, 201611:37 Topeka, Kansas, United StatesWon the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss4–3 Augusto Sakai TKO (retirement) Bellator 139 June 26, 201525:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win4–2 Gzim Selmani TKO (punches) Bellator 130 October 24, 201424:33 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win3–2Frederick BrownTKO (elbows and punches) Bellator 113 March 21, 201413:34 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win2–2Benji NorrisKODanger-Fire Promotions: Season's BeatingsDecember 21, 201310:20 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Loss1–2Rowland Bruce RedenbaughTKO (punches)UFF 11February 11, 201224:07 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win1–1Derrick RuffinTKO (retirement) Bellator 56 October 29, 201125:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss0–1 Alex Huddleston Decision (unanimous)Titan FC 19July 29, 201135:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Kickboxing and Muay Thai record (incomplete)

Professional kickboxing record
 ? wins ,  ? loss,  ? draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2021-04-09WinDoug HollandLion Fight 65 Salina TKO(Knees)10:582-1
2019-11-09LossEric LunsfordXtreme Fight Night 363 Tulsa, Oklahoma TKO23:001-1
2019-11-09WinRasheem JonesXtreme Fight Night 363 Tulsa, Oklahoma KO(Punch)23:001-0

Professional boxing record

5 fights5 wins0 losses
By knockout30
By decision20
ResultRecordOpponentMethodDateLocationNotes
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew GreerDecision(unanimous)13 Aug 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas Expocentre, Topeka USA
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg John TurlingtonDecision(unanimous)05 Dec 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas Expocentre, Topeka USA
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shane GrantTKO17 Oct 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Adam’s Mark Hotel, Kansas City USA
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dakota TalbottTKO20 Sep 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Topeka Event Center, Topeka USA
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mario MunozDecision(majority)15 Oct 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Expocenter, Kansas City USA

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