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Charles Bennett (fighter)

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James Gallagher
BornOctober 24, 1996
NationalityIrland
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
TeamSBG
RankBJJ Black Belt
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins12
By submission9
By decision3
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

James Gallagher is an Irish [[Bellator]] mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division He was previously top 10 ranked in the [[Bellator]] rankings back in 2022.

Background

James started as an amateur fighter ending his amateur career with a record of 17-3

Bare-knuckle fighting

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

On August 25, 2018, Bennett faced Michael McDonald at a Bare Knuckle FC event. He lost the fight via TKO in the 4th round with 10 seconds left.[1]

Bennett made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Johnny Bedford at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 on November 16, 2019. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout due to a hand injury.[2]

He then faced Tyler Goodjohn at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon on December 11, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[3]

Gamebred Fighting Championship

On June 18, 2021, Bennett faced Jason Knight for the main event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship (GFC), a typical MMA bout but contested bare-knuckle style. Bennett knocked down Knight early, and opened up a cut on his face, but would be taken down and submitted with a rear-naked choke in round one.[4][5]

On October 1, 2021, Bennett faced Rob Emerson in the co-main event of Gambred FC 2. He lost by knockout with 24 seconds left in the first round.[6]

After losing to Ramon Taveras at Combat Night Pro event, Bennett then faced Keith Speed at Gamebred FC 4 on May 5, 2023.[7] He lost the bout via third-round submission.[8]

Personal life

Bennett is divorced and has two kids.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
77 matches 30 wins 45 losses
By knockout 21 9
By submission 6 25
By decision 3 11
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Zeit Standort Notes
Loss 30–45–2 Keith Speed Submission (rear-naked choke) Gamebred Fighting Championship 4 May 5, 2023 3 4:22 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–44–2 Ramon Taveras TKO Combat Night Pro 20 March 4, 2023 1 2:10 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss 30–43–2 Rob Emerson KO (punches) Gamebred FC 2 October 1, 2021 1 4:36 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–42–2 Jason Knight Submission (rear-naked choke) Gamebred FC 1 June 19, 2021 1 2:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–41–2 Kevin Croom Submission (rear-naked choke) Fighting Alliance Championship 1 August 24, 2019 1 2:15 Independence, Missouri, United States
Loss 30–40–2 Zach Shaw Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw December 1, 2018 1 3:29 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 30–39–2 James Freeman Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Island Fights 48 June 2, 2018 2 0:44 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss 30–38–2 Bruce Lutchmedial Decision (unanimous) CamSoda Legends April 26, 2018 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Featherweight bout; won Live Fan Vote $1000 Bonus (5,362-70).
Loss 30–37–2 Brok Weaver Decision (split) Island Fights 46 February 8, 2018 3 5:00 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss 30–36–2 Cody Pfister Submission (rear naked choke) Fist Fight Night 2: Pfister vs Felony September 30, 2017 1 2:36 Amarillo, Texas, United States For the Fist Fight Night Lightweight Championship.
Loss 30–35–2 Ray Cooper III TKO (punches) X-1: Braddah vs. Felony August 12, 2017 2 2:48 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 30–34–2 Balajin Submission (choke) Kunlun Fight MMA 13 July 6, 2017 2 0:55 Jining, China
Loss 30–33–2 Zhenhong Lu TKO (corner stoppage) Kunlun Fight MMA 11 May 4, 2017 1 5:00 Jining, China
Loss 30–32–2 Cody Stevens Decision (unanimous) RFO Big Guns 23 March 24, 2017 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 30–31–2 Lawrence Fitzpatrick Submission (rear-naked choke) Tanko Fighting Championships 3 February 11, 2017 1 4:42 Manchester, United Kingdom
Win 30–30–2 Minoru Kimura TKO (punches) Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016 September 25, 2016 1 0:07 Saitama, Japan
Win 29–30–2 Paul Rodriguez Submission (heel hook) Battleground: Perry vs. Mundell May 14, 2016 1 0:43 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 28–30–2 Matt DiMarcantonio Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Extreme Horsepower March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Win 28–29–2 Terrell Hobbs Submission (heel hook) EWC 9: Takeover February 4, 2016 1 1:17 Salem, Virginia, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss 27–29–2 Jimmy Zidek Decision (split) KOTC: Thunder & Lightning January 8, 2016 3 5:00 Carlton, Minnesota, United States
Win 27–28–2 Danny Black KO (punches) KOTC: Harvest of Champions October 24, 2015 1 1:41 Sloan, Iowa, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss 26–28–2 Ronnie Rogers Submission (triangle choke) Warfare 7: Invasion December 7, 2012 1 3:45 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Loss 26–27–2 Johnavan Vistante Decision (unanimous) Destiny MMA: Na'Koa September 8, 2012 5 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States For the Destiny MMA Lightweight Championship.
Loss 26–26–2 Chris McDaniel Submission (triangle choke) ShoFight 20 June 16, 2012 1 2:52 Springfield, Missouri, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 26–25–2 John Mahlow TKO (punches) Art of Fighting 15 May 15, 2012 1 3:23 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 25–25–2 Peter Grimes Submission (guillotine choke) CFA 06: Palomino vs. Warfield April 13, 2012 2 3:36 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 25–24–2 Luis Palomino KO (punch) CFA 04: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble December 17, 2011 1 3:59 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 25–23–2 Michael Casteel TKO (slam and punches) KOTC: Rising Sun September 10, 2011 1 0:56 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Loss 24–23–2 Matt Muramoto Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Shockwave July 23, 2011 1 2:48 Oroville, California, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 24–22–2 Jason Gybels Submission (rear-naked choke) UCS: Caged Combat 3 April 16, 2011 3 4:14 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Loss 24–21–2 John Harris Decision (split) Hess Extreme Fighting March 15, 2011 3 5:00 Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Loss 24–20–2 Fábio Mello Decision (split) World Extreme Fighting 45 January 22, 2011 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 24–19–2 Drew Fickett Submission (guillotine choke) Shine Fights: Lightweight Grand Prix September 10, 2010 1 3:34 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win 24–18–2 Harris Norwood Submission (guillotine choke) WEF: World Extreme Fighting July 10, 2010 2 4:55 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 23–18–2 Sterling Ford Decision (unanimous) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 3 June 4, 2010 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss 23–17–2 Bobby Green KO (punches) KOTC: Fight 4 Hope December 17, 2009 1 2:17 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win 23–16–2 Eric Moon KO (punches) KOTC: Super Stars August 13, 2009 1 3:32 Highland, California, United States
Loss 22–16–2 Anthony McDavitt Decision (split) KOTC: Legends June 6, 2009 3 3:00 Winterhaven, California, United States
Win 22–15–2 Donnie Martinez Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 2007 1 1:39 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 21–15–2 Victor Valenzuela TKO (submission to punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series August 25, 2007 1 3:23 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Win 21–14–2 Dan Loman KO (punch) KOTC: Battle at the Bowl July 21, 2007 2 3:15 Wisconsin, United States
Win 20–14–2 Robert Martz KO (slam) KOTC: Caged Chaos March 10, 2007 1 0:29 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 19–14–2 K. J. Noons KO (punch) EliteXC: Destiny February 10, 2007 1 3:43 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win 18–14–2 Adam Bourke TKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Australia July 8, 2006 2 K.A. Australien
Loss 17–14–2 Tatsuya Kawajiri Submission (kneebar) PRIDE Bushido 11 June 4, 2006 1 2:30 Saitama, Japan
Loss 17–13–2 Buddy Clinton Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Drop Zone March 18, 2006 1 0:18 Michigan, United States
Loss 17–12–2 Jeff Curran Submission (armbar) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 2006 1 4:32 Illinois, United States
Win 17–11–2 Ken Kaneko Submission (armbar) PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2005 December 31, 2005 1 4:14 Saitama, Japan
Loss 16–11–2 Urijah Faber Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 46: Avalanche December 11, 2005 1 4:38 California, United States For the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 16–10–2 Dokonjonosuke Mishima Submission (ankle lock) PRIDE Bushido 9 September 25, 2005 1 4:04 Tokyo, Japan PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix replacement bout.
Loss 16–9–2 John Gunderson Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge 40 August 13, 2005 2 1:28 Oregon, United States
Draw 16–8–2 Victor Valenzuela Draw KOTC 58: Prime Time August 5, 2005 2 5:00 California, United States
Win 16–8–1 Gabe Rivas TKO (injury) KOTC 56: Caliente July 9, 2005 1 2:21 Arizona, United States
Win 15–8–1 Theo McDonald TKO (punches) KOTC 55: Grudge Match June 17, 2005 1 4:40 Mexiko
Win 14–8–1 Yoshiro Maeda KO (punch) PRIDE Bushido 7 May 22, 2005 1 1:55 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 13–8–1 Gabe Rivas Draw KOTC 49: Soboba March 20, 2005 2 5:00 California, United States
Loss 13–8 Forrest Petz Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC 48: Payback February 25, 2005 1 3:40 Ohio, United States
Win 13–7 Victor Hernandez KO (slam) KOTC 47: Uprising February 5, 2005 1 0:11 Mexiko
Loss 12–7 Dave Hisquierdo Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC 44: Revenge November 14, 2004 2 1:56 California, United States
Loss 12–6 Takanori Gomi Submission (kimura) PRIDE Bushido 5 October 14, 2004 1 5:52 Osaka, Japan
Loss 12–5 Takumi Nakayama Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 39: Hitmaster August 6, 2004 1 2:46 California, United States
Win 12–4 William Sriyrapai Decision (unanimous) KOTC 37: Unfinished Business June 12, 2004 2 5:00 California, United States
Win 11–4 Shad Smith KO (punches) KOTC 33: After Shock February 20, 2004 1 0:40 California, United States
Win 10–4 Glen Mincer KO (punches) World Extreme Fighting December 20, 2003 1 2:08 Florida, United States
Win 9–4 William Sriyrapai Decision (split) KOTC 29: Renegades September 5, 2003 2 5:00 California, United States
Loss 8–4 Rick Davis Decision (unanimous) WEFC 1: Bring It On June 29, 2002 4 4:00 Georgien
Win 8–3 Aristides Britto Submission (heel hook) Dixie Rumble November 17, 2001 1 3:09 Vereinigte Staaten
Win 7–3 Scott Johnson TKO (punches) Rumble in the Valley November 15, 2001 1 2:00 Florida, United States
Win 6–3 Gerald Strebendt TKO (submission to punches) GC 7: Casualties of War November 4, 2001 1 1:40 California, United States
Win 5–3 Jon Weidler Decision (majority) RSF 5: New Blood Conflict October 27, 2001 3 4:00 Georgien
Win 4–3 Todd Carney KO (punches) RSF 4: Circle of Truth September 22, 2001 1 K.A. Georgien
Loss 3–3 Duane Ludwig TKO (exhaustion) KOTC 10: Critical Mass August 4, 2001 2 2:38 California, United States
Win 3–2 John Wehbey TKO (corner stoppage) RSF: Circle of Truth 1 April 7, 2001 3 1:12 Georgien
Win 2–2 Robert Irizarry TKO (submission to punches) World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 2 March 17, 2001 3 1:43 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 1–2 Rich Clementi TKO (submission to punches) World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 1 December 16, 2000 1 K.A. K.A.
Win 1–1 Todd Carney KO (slam) WEF: New Blood Conflict August 26, 2000 1 2:21 K.A.
Loss 0–1 John Swift Submission (rear-naked choke) Lionheart Invitational September 1, 1999 1 12:46 Georgien

See also

References

  1. ^ Mindenhall, Chuck (August 27, 2018). "Bare Knuckle FC 2 had its moments, but still has a long way to go". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Alexander K. Lee (November 17, 2019). "BKFC 9 Results: Jason Knight avenges loss to Artem Lobov with fifth-round KO, Joey Beltran captures heavyweight title". mmafighting.com.
  3. ^ Scott Christ (December 11, 2020). "BKFC 15 results: Sam Shewmaker stops Bobo O'Bannon, sets up fight with Joey Beltran". badlefthook.com.
  4. ^ Jason Knight vs Felony Charles Bennett (Full Fight), retrieved June 19, 2021[dead YouTube link]
  5. ^ "GFC 1 Results: Jason Knight Submits Charles Bennett". MMA News. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Gamebred Fighting Championship 2 Results". MMA Sucka. October 2, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  7. ^ Tim Bissell (May 3, 2023). "Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Roy Nelson vs. Dillon Cleckler | How to stream, full fight card, ppv price and start time". bloodyelbow.com.
  8. ^ "Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA: Big Country vs. Cleckler Live Stream and Results". cagesidepress.com. May 5, 2023.
  9. ^ Alvarado, Francisco (May 27, 2010). "Charles Bennett Is Called "Krazy Horse" Because He's 100 Percent Normal". Blogs.miaminewtimes.com. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
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