Kevin Casey is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He is currently signed with the Strikeforce promotion.
MMA career[]
Casey was born in Inglewood, California. He began to study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 1999 when he befriended Rockson Gracie, son of Rickson Gracie. Casey made his professional mixed martial arts debut in September 2007 for the K-1 Hero's promotion in Japan.
Casey is a supporter of CHAMP, a non-profit organization founded by his brother Keith Casey that works to build the minds and bodies of inner city youth through mixed martial arts.
Casey is a self promoted Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu. The Brown Belt, and Rickson Gracie protege, was banned from the school by Kron Gracie the son of Rickson Gracie after his self promotion.
MMA record[]
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| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 6 | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Chad Vance
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Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | ShoMMA 5: Woodley vs. Bears | November 20, 2009 | 1 | 1:41 | Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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| Win | Jimmy Mills
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Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | EFA - Elite Fighting Alliance | October 25, 2008 | 1 | California, USA
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| Win | Andrew Flores
|
Decision (Unanimous) | Fist Series - SummerFist 2008 | July 27, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | California, USA
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| Loss |  Ikuhisa Minowa
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TKO (Punches) | K-1 Hero's - Tournament Final | September 17, 2007 | 2 | 0:42 | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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MMA Debut |
References[]
External links[]
- Official website
- Professional MMA Record from Sherdog.com