Brian Olsen (born 1975) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2004 until 2008, he was the last WEC Heavyweight Champion before it was abolished when Zuffa purchased the organization.

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Olsen made his debut against Craig Zellner on March 17, 2005 at WEC 14: Vengeance. He defeated Zellner via TKO in the second round. Olsen fought for the vacant WEC heavyweight title against Lavar Johnson on January 13, 2006 at WEC 18: Unfinished Business. He defeated Johnson via submission due to a knee injury and became the new heavyweight champion. Olsen made a title defense against Mike Kyle on May 5, 2006 at WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem. Kyle was disqualified after hitting Olsen with illegal strikes, for which he was placed on the national suspension list by CSAC. Olsen remained as the last WEC heavyweight champion, because Zuffa abolished the heavyweight division from WEC after it was purchased.

Post-WEC

Olsen fought twice for Canadian's promotion ''Ultimate Generation Combat''. He defeated J.R. Alexander and Mike Marshalleck, both via TKO in the first round. Olsen faced Fernando Rivera on May 9, 2008 at ''USFL: War in the Woods 3''. He won via TKO early in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

* World Extreme Cagefighting ** WEC Heavyweight Championship (One time; last) ***One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Olsen, Brian 1975 births Living people American male mixed martial artists People from Enfield, Connecticut Sportspeople from Hartford County, Connecticut Mixed martial artists from Connecticut