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| Gan McGee |
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| Statistics |
| Nickname |
The Giant |
| Height |
6 ft 10 in (208 cm) |
| Weight |
260 lb (118 kg) |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Born |
November 20, 1976 (1976-11-20) (age 31) |
| Fighting out of |
San Luis Obispo, California |
| Town of birth |
Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Team/Association |
The Pit |
| Fighting style |
Submission Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record |
| Wins |
12 |
| By knockout |
5 |
| By submission |
6 |
| Losses |
4 |
| Draws |
0 |
| No contests |
0 |
Gan "The Giant" McGee (born November 20, 1976) is an American mixed martial arts fighter who is best remembered for his appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He holds a notable win over Pedro Rizzo.
On September 26, 2003 McGee earned a UFC Heavyweight title shot at UFC 44: Undisputed against 6 ft. 8 in. Tim Sylvia in a match that was dubbed "The Battle of the Giants." McGee lost this fight via TKO in the first round. After the fight Tim Sylvia tested positive for steroids during a mandatory post-fight drug test and was stripped of his title.
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| 12 Wins (5 KO's, 6 submissions, 1 decision), 4 Losses (2 KO's, 1 submission, 1 decision). |
| Date |
Outcome |
Opponent |
Event |
Details |
Round, Time |
Notes |
| 4/25/2004 |
Loss |
Semmy Schilt |
PRIDE Total Elimination 2004 |
Submission (Armbar) |
Round 1, 5:02 |
| 2/1/2004 |
Loss |
Heath Herring |
PRIDE 27 - Inferno |
Decision (Split) |
Round 3, 5:00 |
| 9/26/2003 |
Loss |
Tim Sylvia |
UFC 44 - Undisputed |
TKO (Punches) |
Round 1, 1:54 |
For UFC Heavyweight title |
| 2/28/2003 |
Win |
Alexandre Dantas |
UFC 41 - Onslaught |
TKO (Strikes) |
Round 1, 4:49 |
| 9/27/2002 |
Win |
Pedro Rizzo |
UFC 39 - The Warriors Return |
TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
Round 1, 5:00 |
| 10/4/2001 |
Win |
Ron Faircloth |
WEC 2 - Clash of the Titans |
Submission (Strikes) |
Round 1, 0:12 |
| 6/30/2001 |
Win |
Seth Petruzelli |
WEC 1 - Princes of Pain |
Submission (Heel Hook) |
Round 1, 1:25 |
| 4/11/2001 |
Win |
Rocky Batastini |
IFC WC 12 - Warriors Challenge 12 |
TKO (Cut) |
Round 1, 3:12 |
| 11/17/2000 |
Loss |
Josh Barnett |
UFC 28 - High Stakes |
TKO (Strikes) |
Round 2, 4:34 |
| 9/30/2000 |
Win |
Brad Gabriel |
IFC - Battleground 2 |
TKO |
Round 1 |
| 5/3/2000 |
Win |
Paul Buentello |
IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 |
Submission (Strikes) |
Round 1, 2:44 |
| 5/3/2000 |
Win |
Tim Lajcik |
IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 |
Submission (Strikes) |
Round 1, 4:38 |
| 5/3/2000 |
Win |
Jason Jones |
IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 |
Submission (Strikes) |
Round 1, 6:48 |
| 12/11/1999 |
Win |
Aaron Brink |
CFF - The Cobra Challenge 1999 |
Submission (Strikes) |
Round 1, 3:09 |
| 9/18/1999 |
Win |
Ricky Herro |
IFC WC 5 - Warriors Challenge 5 |
N/A |
N/A |
| 8/14/1999 |
Win |
Sam Adkins |
BRI 4 - Bas Rutten Invitational 4 |
TKO |
Round 1, 4:58 |
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