Daniel Gallemore

Daniel Gallemore
Born (1985-06-14) June 14, 1985
Eskridge, Kansas, United States
Other names Big Kansas
Residence Emporia, Kansas, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 264.9 lb (120.2 kg; 18.92 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 77.0 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of Emporia, Kansas, United States
Team Team Agoge
Palolo Boxing
Grudge Training Center (formerly)
Rank Black belt in American Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 7
Wins 4
By knockout 4
Losses 3
By knockout 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Gallemore (born June 14, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2011, Gallemore has also formerly competed for Titan FC.

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 get himself in better 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 made his professional MMA debut against current Bellator Heavyweight Alex Huddleston and was defeated via unanimous decision. Gallemore was then signed by Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA

Gallemore made his Bellator debut at Bellator 56 against Derrick Ruffin on October 29, 2011. Gallemore won via second-round TKO when Ruffin refused to answer the bell for the third round.

Gallemore was scheduled to make his next Bellator appearance against Maurice Jackson at Bellator 113 on March 21, 2014. However, Jackson pulled out of the fight due to an injury and was replaced by Frederick Brown. Gallemore won via first-round knockout.

Gallemore then faced Gzim Selmani at Bellator 130 on October 24, 2014. Gallemore won via TKO in the second round.

Gallemore faced undefeated Augusto Sakai at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015.[3] Gallemore lost the fight via TKO after he retired from the match in his corner between rounds two and three.

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.

Boxing Career

Gallemore is also an undefeated professional boxer with a record of 4-0-0, with two wins coming by way of knockout.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–3 Augusto Sakai TKO (retirement) Bellator 139 June 26, 2015 2 5:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 4–2 Gzim Selmani TKO (punches) Bellator 130 October 24, 2014 2 4:33 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 3–2 Frederick Brown TKO (elbows and punches) Bellator 113 March 21, 2014 1 3:34 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 2–2 Benji Norris KO Danger-Fire Promotions: Season's Beatings December 21, 2013 1 0:20 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Loss 1–2 Rowland Bruce Redenbaugh TKO (punches) UFF 11 February 11, 2012 2 4:07 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 1–1 Derrick Ruffin TKO (retirement) Bellator 56 October 29, 2011 2 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss 0–1 Alex Huddleston Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 19 July 29, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bellator 113 includes Emporian MMA fighter". Emporia Gazette.
  2. 1 2 "This is fitness. This is Agoge.". Emporia Gazette.
  3. ↑ Staff (June 3, 2015). "Augusto Sakai vs. Daniel Gallemore among additions to Bellator 139 preliminary card". themmareport.com.

4. "Daniel 'Big Kansas' Gallemore Returns to the Cage for Bellator 150" mymmanews.com

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