Chris "The Westside Strangler" Brennan(born October 12, 1971) is an Americanmixed martial artistwho last competed in theWelterweightdivision. A professional competitor from 1996 until 2012, he competed for theUFC,PRIDE,Cage Rage,King of the CageandShooto.[2]He is a formerKing of the Cage Middleweight Championand formerKing of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Champion.He is also one of 18 fighters to compete in the -77 kg division at the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships in 2005.[3]Chris was also the founder of Nogi Industries, aMixed martial arts clothingcompany. In 2014 Chris was inducted in to the Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Chris is the owner and founder of Next Generation MMA. After retiring from MMA competition Chris switched his focus back to grappling events and also entered and won the No-Gi Black Belt World Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was also the 2013, 2014 Nogi Pan American Champion.
| Chris Brennan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 12, 1971 Compton, California,United States |
| Other names | The Westside Strangler |
| Residence | Frisco, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 72 |
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Frisco, Texas,United States Compton, California |
| Team | Torrance Academy (until 1997)[1] Next Generation MMA (1998–present)[1] |
| Rank | 6th degree Black belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsuunder Ricardo Miller[1] |
| Years active | 1993–2009, 2012, 2015 |
| Mixed martial artsrecord | |
| Total | 35 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 19 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog | |
Background
editBrennan was born inCompton, California,but soon moved toOrange Countybefore settling inLaguna HillsandHuntington Beach, California,where he spent the next 10 years. Growing up, Brennan claims that he lived in at least 19 different homes and played baseball and soccer, but was ultimately more interested in individual sports such as bodybuilding, surfing, gymnastics, and motocross. While working as a bouncer, Brennan sawUFC 1and was motivated by the dominant performance ofUFC Hall of FamerRoyce Gracie.Brennan soon began training with Gracie himself and received hisBrazilian jiu-jitsublack beltin only seven years. Brennan later became the first no-gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor in the United States.[4][5]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editBrennan made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1996 and compiled a record of 4–1–1 before being signed by the UFC.
UFC
editBrennan made his UFC debut against Courtney Turner at theUFC 16 Lightweight Tournamenton March 13, 1998, and won viaarmbarsubmission in the first round. In his next fight later that night, Brennan lost to future five-time champion,Pat Miletichvia submission.
King of the Cage
editBrennan made hisKing of the Cagedebut against futureKing of the Cage Lightweight ChampionJoe Stevensonand won via submission. In his next fight, Brennan fought against futureMFC Lightweight ChampionAntonio McKeefor theKing of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Championshipand won viaknockoutwith a head kick. In his first title defense, Brennan was defeated by Joe Hurley after he was knocked out from elbows.
On August 4, 2001, Brennan defeated Kevin Hogan via armbar submission to become the newKing of the Cage Middleweight Championand then in his next fight, successfully defended his title againstSteve Berger.After a one-fight stint with the UFC atUFC 35,a loss toGil Castillo,Brennan won two more fights outside ofKing of the Cagebefore returning to defend his title again, this time againstJohn Alessio.Brennan was defeated viaTKO.
PRIDE
editBrennan went 0–2 in Shooto, losing a controversial decision to Takanori Gomi before he made hisPRIDEdebut on October 5, 2003, atBushido 1againstEiji Mitsuokaand won viakimurasubmission in the first round. In his next appearance for the organization, he facedDaiju Takasea year later atBushido 2and lost via unanimous decision.
His last fight in PRIDE was atBushido 12againstTatsuya Kawajiri,and he was defeated via TKO only 29 seconds into the first round.
Post-PRIDE
editSince his last fight in PRIDE, Brennan has gone 2–2, competing for Cage Rage and King of the Cage.
Personal life
editBrennan has sons, Lucas (born 2000), who is also a professional mixed martial artist currently competing inBellator MMA,and Tyler who currently wrestles at the University of Arkansas[6]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- King of the Cage
- KOTC Middleweight Championship(One time; first)
- Two Successful Defenses
- KOTC Middleweight Superfight Championship(One time; first)
- One Successful Defense
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
As a professional MMA fighter his 21 wins were: 18 first round submissions, 1 second round submission, 1 second round KO, and 1 three round unanimous decision, a 95% finish rate, amongst the highest in MMA.
- 2013 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2014 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2015 IBJJF Black-Belt No-Gi World Champion
- 2014 Pan-Am No-Gi Champion
- Between 2013 and 2015 in 20 grappling matches only four total points scored against
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 36 matches | 21 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 4 |
| By submission | 19 | 6 |
| By decision | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–14–1 | Brandon Gaines | Submission (kimura) | KOTC: Aerial Assault | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:31 | Thackerville, Oklahoma,United States | |
| Win | 20–14–1 | Marvin Babe | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Bad Intentions 2 | April 11, 2012 | 1 | 0:33 | Thackerville, Oklahoma,United States | Return toMiddleweight. |
| Loss | 19–14–1 | Quinn Mulhern | Submission (omoplata) | KOTC: Militia | June 11, 2009 | 1 | 2:01 | Highland, California,United States | |
| Loss | 19–13–1 | Jean Silva | KO (punches) | Cage Rage 23 | September 22, 2007 | 2 | 2:26 | London, England | |
| Win | 19–12–1 | Adam DiSabato | Submission (toe hold) | GFC: Evolution | May 19, 2007 | 1 | 2:11 | Columbus, Ohio,United States | |
| Loss | 18–12–1 | Tatsuya Kawajiri | TKO (strikes) | PRIDE Bushido 12 | August 26, 2006 | 1 | 0:29 | Nagoya,Japan | Lightweight (73 kg)bout. |
| Loss | 18–11–1 | Vítor Ribeiro | Submission (swollen eye) | GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House | March 3, 2006 | 2 | 3:25 | Columbus, Ohio,United States | |
| Win | 18–10–1 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (guillotine choke) | RM 7: Championship Night | December 11, 2005 | 1 | 1:19 | Tijuana,Mexico | |
| Win | 17–10–1 | Mark Moreno | Submission (armbar) | Extreme Wars - X-1 | July 2, 2005 | 1 | 1:14 | Honolulu, Hawaii,United States | |
| Loss | 16–10–1 | Daiju Takase | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE Bushido 2 | February 15, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Yokohama,Japan | Middleweightbout. |
| Win | 16–9–1 | Eiji Mitsuoka | Submission (kimura) | PRIDE Bushido 1 | October 5, 2003 | 1 | 4:31 | Saitama,Japan | Heavyweightbout. |
| Win | 15–9–1 | Jason St. Louis | Submission (armbar) | Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1 | July 24, 2003 | 1 | 4:20 | Langley, British Columbia,Canada | |
| Loss | 14–9–1 | Rob Emerson | Submission (achilles lock) | Hitman Fighting 3[7] | May 2, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Santa Ana, California,United States | |
| Loss | 14–8–1 | Takaharu Murahama | Submission (achilles lock) | Shooto: 1/24 in Korakuen Hall | January 24, 2003 | 1 | 2:49 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 14–7–1 | Takanori Gomi | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 | September 16, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Yokohama,Japan | |
| Win | 14–6–1 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (armbar) | Aztec Challenge 1 | September 6, 2002 | 1 | 4:50 | Juárez, Mexico | |
| Loss | 13–6–1 | John Alessio | TKO (punches) | KOTC 15: Bad Intentions | June 22, 2002 | 1 | 2:20 | San Jacinto, California,United States | LostKing of the Cage Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–5–1 | Thomas Denny | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge 11 | April 20, 2002 | 1 | 3:12 | San Jacinto, California,United States | |
| Win | 12–5–1 | John Chrisostomo | Submission (keylock) | Warriors Quest 4: Genesis | March 29, 2002 | 1 | 4:10 | Honolulu, Hawaii,United States | |
| Loss | 11–5–1 | Gil Castillo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 35 | January 11, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut,United States | |
| Win | 11–4–1 | Steve Berger | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 11: Domination | September 29, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California,United States | DefendedKing of the Cage Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4–1 | Kevin Hogan | Submission (armbar) | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | August 4, 2001 | 2 | 1:08 | San Jacinto, California,United States | WonKing of the Cage Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–4–1 | Robert Wynne | Submission (armbar) | Reality Submission Fighting 1 | October 6, 2000 | 1 | 1:05 | Belleville, Illinois,United States | |
| Loss | 8–4–1 | Joe Hurley | KO (elbows) | KOTC 5: Cage Wars | September 16, 2000 | 1 | 4:30 | San Jacinto, California,United States | LostKing of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Championship. |
| Win | 8–3–1 | Antonio McKee | KO (head kick) | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | April 15, 2000 | 2 | 0:09 | San Jacinto, California,United States | WonKing of the Cage Middleweight Superfight Championship. |
| Win | 7–3–1 | Joe Stevenson | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC 1: Bas Rutten's King of the Cage | October 30, 1999 | 1 | 2:04 | San Jacinto, California,United States | |
| Loss | 6–3–1 | Steve Gomm | Submission (knees) | Bas Rutten Invitational 3 | June 1, 1999 | 1 | 2:27 | Denver, Colorado,United States | |
| Win | 6–2–1 | Steve Horton | Submission (guillotine choke) | Extreme Challenge 22 | November 21, 1998 | 1 | 2:13 | West Valley City, Utah,United States | |
| Loss | 5–2–1 | Pat Miletich | Submission (shoulder choke) | UFC 16 | March 13, 1998 | 1 | 9:02 | New Orleans, Louisiana,United States | UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Finals. |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Courtney Turner | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:20 | UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Reserve Bout. | |||
| Loss | 4–1–1 | Pat Miletich | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Challenge Trials | November 15, 1997 | 1 | 30:00 | Davenport, Iowa,United States | |
| Draw | 4–0–1 | Pat Miletich | Draw | Extreme Challenge 9 | August 30, 1997 | 1 | 20:00 | Davenport, Iowa,United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Delcio Delcio | Submission (guillotine choke) | Carioca de Freestyle | February 10, 1996 | 1 | 4:46 | Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Steve Oliver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Independent Event | January 24, 1996 | 1 | 1:52 | Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Randal Kemp | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:35 | ||||
| Win | 1–0 | Scott Carter | Submission (Peruvian necktie) | Independent Event | January 5, 1996 | 1 | 2:12 | California, United States |
References
edit- ^abc"Chris Brennan Special GTR Interview".global-training-report.com.May 14, 2004.RetrievedSeptember 17,2020.
- ^"Chris Brennan's MMA record".retrieved April 6, 2012
- ^"2005 ADCC results".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-04-30.retrieved April 6, 2012
- ^http://www.chrisbrennan.com/bodybio.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^"Chris Brennan's Own BIO".Archived fromthe originalon Jun 8, 2011.
- ^Nolan King (August 22, 2020)."Lucas Brennan pleased to earn Bellator 244 win in same arena his father fought at UFC 35".MMAjunkie.com.
- ^"Hitman Fighting 3 Results (Official)".Archived fromthe originalon 2014-08-19.Retrieved2014-08-16.
