Elvis Gashi (born December 12, 1992) is a Kosovan-born American kickboxer currently signed with Glory, where he is the former Lightweight title challenger.

Elvis Gashi
Born (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 31)
Peja, Yugoslavia (nowadays Kosovo)
Other namesSuper
NationalityAmerican
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st)
DivisionLightweight
StyleKickboxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofNew York, United States
Years active2014 - present
Kickboxing record
Total25
Wins23
By knockout11
Losses2
By knockout1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Kickboxing career

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Early career

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Gashi made his professional debut against Jeremy Carper at CSC 39. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[1] He would go on to win his next his next six fights, defeating Andre Shuler twice, Ben Peak, Eric Olsen and Michael Stevens by stoppage, and Chris Lukusa by decision.[2]

Glory

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Gashi made his promotional debut against Josh Jauncey at Glory 43: New York.[3] He beat Jauncey by a third-round TKO. He was next scheduled to fight Nate Richardson at Glory 48: New York,[4] and won the fight by unanimous decision.[5] Gashi would go on to string together three more victories, defeating William Goldie-Galloway and Nick Chasteen by decision,[6] as well as Justin Houghton by a first round knockout.[7]

Gashi's five fight winning streak earned him the chance to challenge to Lightweight kingpin Marat Grigorian at Glory 73.[8] Grigorian won the fight in the fifth round, by way of knockout.[9]

Gashi was scheduled to fight Tyjani Beztati at Glory 78: Rotterdam for the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.[10][11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Titles and accomplishments

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Amateur

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  • 4x Kosovo National champion
  • IKF USA Champion

Professional

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  • Glory upset of the year 2017[13]
  • Fastest knockout in Glory kickboxing lightweight history (23 sec)

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing Record
23 Wins (12 (T) KO's), 2 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2021-09-04 Loss   Tyjani Beztati Glory 78: Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.
2019-12-07 Loss   Marat Grigorian Glory 73: Shenzhen Shenzhen, China KO (Punches) 5 2:03
For the Glory Lightweight Championship.[14]
2019-07-05 Win   Justin Houghton Glory 67: Orlando Orlando, United States KO (Body kick) 1 0:23
2018-07-20 Win   Nick Chasteen Glory 55: New York New York City, New York, USA Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-06-02 Win   William Goldie-Galloway Glory 54: Birmingham Birmingham, United Kingdom Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-12-01 Win   Nate Richardson Glory 48: New York New York City, New York, USA Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-07-14 Win   Josh Jauncey Glory 43: New York New York City, New York, USA TKO (Referee Stoppage/Punches) 2 2:59
2017-03-03 Win   Chris Lukusa Friday Night Fights United States Decision 3 3:00
2016-10-14 Win   Michael Stevens Friday Night Fights United States TKO (Punches) 3 2:15
2016-08-19 Win   Andre Shuler Friday Night Fights United States KO 1 2:49
2015-12-11 Win   Eric Olsen Friday Night Fights United States KO 1
2015-07-17 Win   Ben Peak Combat Zone 54 United States TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 1 1:36
2014-06-13 Win   Mike Santiago Combat at the Capitale 33 New York City, New York, USA TKO (Referee stoppage) 1 1:51
2014-04-04 Win   Andre Shuler Combat At The Capitale 32 New York City, New York, USA KO (Right hook) 1 1:51
2014-03-22 Win   Jeremy Carper Combat Sports Challenge 39 Richmond, Virginia, United States TKO 2 1:09
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Nga Boksi, Lajmet. "Elvis Gashi shkëlqen edhe në ringun amerikan". kosovaboxing.org. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ Nga Boksi, Lajmet. "Elvis Gashi mposht sërish Andre Shuler-in. Fitoren ia dedikon vëllait të tij, të ndjerit Ardianit". kosovaboxing.org. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Josh Jauncey vs. Elvis Gashi Set for GLORY 43". mmaexchange.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  4. ^ "MUAY THAI: NATE RICHARDSON RETURNS TO GLORY". mnfightnews.com. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Glory 48 – Fight Results". perfectkickboxing.com. 2 December 2017. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  6. ^ Tatum, Rob. "Gashi Remains Undefeated, Outworks Goldie-Galloway". glorykickboxing.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  7. ^ "GLORY 67: Results". kickboxingz.com. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Marat Grigorian is defending title vs. Elvis Gashi at GLORY 73". boec.com. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  9. ^ Altatis, Conan (7 December 2019). "Antwerp, Belgium's Marat Grigorian is still GLORY Lightweight Champion, knocks out Kosovo's Elvis Gashi at 'Glory 73: Shenzhen'". conandaily.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  10. ^ "GLORY 78: Hamicha Faces Menshikov". kickboxingz.com. 3 May 2021. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Nieuwe datum Badr vs Wrzosek Glory keert terug naar Gelredome". vechtsportinfo.nl (in Dutch). 24 June 2021.
  12. ^ Petzel-Gligorea, Alexander. "GLORY 78 Ergebnisse: Wrzosek mit Sensations-Knockout, drei neue Champions". gnp1.de. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  13. ^ "GLORY Upset of the Year 2017: Elvis Gashi".
  14. ^ "GLORY 73 Results: Grigorian Stops Gashi to Retain Lightweight Belt". 26 October 2023.