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.
| Daniel Gallemore | |
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| 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 | 256.3 lb (116.3 kg; 18.31 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 77.0 in (196 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| 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 | 13 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
| 13 matches | 7 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 5 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 7–6 | Valdrin Istrefi | TKO (leg kicks) | PFL 4 | July 19, 2018 | 2 | 1:42 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 7–5 | Francimar Barroso | TKO (doctor stoppage) | PFL 1 | June 7, 2018 | 1 | 3:57 | New York, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 7–4 | Mike Kyle | TKO (knees) | PFL: Fight Night | November 2, 2017 | 1 | 1:01 | Washington, D.C., United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Daniel James | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory Fighting Championship 57 | May 5, 2017 | 1 | 1:24 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | Defended the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–3 | Derek Bohi | TKO (punches) | Victory Fighting Championship 55: Lindsey vs. Cochrane 2 | December 23, 2016 | 1 | 1:34 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | Defended the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–3 | Abe Wagner | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory Fighting Championship 50 | May 21, 2016 | 1 | 1:37 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | Won the Victory FC Heavyweight Championship. |
| 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 |
Kickboxing and muay thai record (incomplete)
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| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
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| 2021-04-09 | Win | Doug Holland | Lion Fight 65 | Salina | TKO(Knees) | 1 | 0:58 | 2-1 |
| 2019-11-09 | Loss | Eric Lunsford | Xtreme Fight Night 363 | Tulsa, Oklahoma | TKO | 2 | 3:00 | 1-1 |
| 2019-11-09 | Win | Rasheem Jones | Xtreme Fight Night 363 | Tulsa, Oklahoma | KO(Punch) | 2 | 3:00 | 1-0 |
Professional boxing record
| 16 fights | 8 wins | 8 losses |
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| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 6 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 4–0 |  Matthew Greer
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Decision(unanimous) | 13 Aug 2016 | Kansas Expocentre, Topeka USA
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| Win | 4–0 | John Turlington
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Decision(unanimous) | 05 Dec 2015 | Kansas Expocentre, Topeka USA
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| Win | 3–0 | Shane Grant
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TKO | 17 Oct 2015 | Adam’s Mark Hotel, Kansas City USA
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| Win | 2–0 | Dakota Talbott
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TKO | 20 Sep 2014 | Topeka Event Center, Topeka USA
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| Win | 1–0 | Mario Munoz
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Decision(majority) | 15 Oct 2011 | Expocenter, Kansas City USA
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References
- ^ a b c "Bellator 113 includes Emporian MMA fighter". Emporia Gazette.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Staff (September 26, 2017). "Professional Fighters League Finalizes Card For Nov. 2 'Fight For Children' Charity Event". professionalfightersleague.com.
4. "Daniel 'Big Kansas' Gallemore Returns to the Cage for Bellator 150" mymmanews.com