Daniel Gallemore
| Daniel Gallemore | |
|---|---|
| Born |
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 | 8 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| 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
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 5 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 5–3 | Abe Wagner | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory Fighting Championship 50 | May 21, 2016 | 1 | 1:37 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | |
| 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 2 3 "Bellator 113 includes Emporian MMA fighter". Emporia Gazette.
- 1 2 "This is fitness. This is Agoge.". Emporia Gazette.
- ↑ 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