Oluwale Bamgbose
| Oluwale Bamgbose | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 4, 1987 The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Other names | The Holy War Angel,The LionGorilla |
| Residence | The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 78.0 in (198 cm) |
| Style | Switch Stance Striker, Free Style Fighter |
| Fighting out of | New York, New York, United States |
| Team | ClassOneMMA, AzeredoChuteBoxe, Boxers Of Wushu & HolyWarAngelMMA |
| Rank |
Black Prajied in Muay Thai under Pride and Bellator veteran Luiz Azeredo Black Belt in Taekwondo under Joel Montero Black Sash in Kung Fu through "Boxers Of Wushu" academy located in Virginia Brown Belt in Brazilina Jiu Jitsu under Jose Luis Castro Cademartori. Oluwale's BJJ lineage is as follows: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie > Marcelo Mello > Jose Luis Castro Cademartori Green Belt in Shotokan Karate Wrestling Coach: Lanre Olabisi, University Of Michigan |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University |
SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Oneonta, Alfred University |
| Children | Olugo Bamgbose (Son) |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Black Prajied in Muay Thai under Pride and Bellator veteran Luiz Azeredo
Black Belt in Taekwondo under Joel Montero
Black Sash in Kung Fu through "Boxers Of Wushu" academy located in Virginia
Brown Belt in Brazilina Jiu Jitsu under Jose Luis Castro Cademartori. Oluwale's BJJ lineage is as follows: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Royler Gracie > Marcelo Mello > Jose Luis Castro Cademartori
Green Belt in Shotokan Karate
SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Oneonta,
Oluwale Bamgbose (born August 4, 1987) is an Nigerian American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He lives in and fights out of The Bronx, New York. Oluwale is managed by SuckerPunch Entertainment Inc.
Oluwale was raised by traditional middle class Nigerian parents who were very strict. While growing up, Oluwale's parents instilled and encouraged high standards in education and values in Christianity. Oluwale credits God and his parents for his assertive understanding of what it takes to succeed in life.
Oluwale currently holds an associate degree in "Liberal Arts" from SUNY Morrisville, a bachelor's degree in "Child and Family Studies" from SUNY Oneonta and a master's degree in "Public Administration" from Alfred University.
After competing as an amateur for one year, Bamgbose made his professional debut in June 2013. While competing exclusively for the regional promotion Ring of Combat, he amassed a record of 5-0, finishing all of his opponents in the first round before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the summer of 2015.
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