{{Short description|American kickboxer}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Elvis Gashi | image = | caption = | birth_name = | other_names = Super | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|12|12}} | birth_place = Peja, Yugoslavia (nowadays Kosovo) | nationality = Kosovar<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cibk2MjLCTA/?img_index=1</ref> | fighting_out_of = New York, United States | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{height|m=1.75|precision=1}} | weight = {{convert|70|kg|lb st|0|abbr=on}} | weight_class = Lightweight | reach = | style = Kickboxing | rank = | stance = Southpaw | team = | trainer = | years_active = 2014 - ''present'' | kickbox_win = 23 | kickbox_kowin = 11 | kickbox_loss = 2 | kickbox_koloss = 1 | kickbox_draw = | kickbox_nc = | am_win = | am_kowin = | am_loss = | am_koloss = | am_draw = | am_nc = | other = | occupation = | spouse = | children = | relatives = | students = | university = | url = | boxrec = 880813 | updated = }}
'''Elvis Gashi''' (born December 12, 1992) is a Kosovar kickboxer currently signed with Glory, where he is the former Lightweight title challenger.
==Kickboxing career== ===Early career=== Gashi made his professional debut against Jeremy Carper at CSC 39. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nga Boksi |first1=Lajmet |title=Elvis Gashi shkëlqen edhe në ringun amerikan |url=http://kosovaboxing.org/site/elvis-gashi-shkelqen-edhe-ne-ringun-amerikan |website=kosovaboxing.org |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> He would go on to win his next his next six fights, defeating Andre Shuler twice, Ben Peak, Eric Olsen and Michael Stevens by stoppage, and Chris Lukusa by decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nga Boksi |first1=Lajmet |title=Elvis Gashi mposht sërish Andre Shuler-in. Fitoren ia dedikon vëllait të tij, të ndjerit Ardianit |url=http://kosovaboxing.org/site/elvis-gashi-mposht-serish-andre-shuler-in-fitoren-ia-dedikon-vellait-te-tij-te-ndjerit-ardianit |website=kosovaboxing.org |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref>
===Glory=== Gashi made his promotional debut against Josh Jauncey at Glory 43: New York.<ref>{{cite web |title=Josh Jauncey vs. Elvis Gashi Set for GLORY 43 |url=http://www.mmaexchange.com/?p=3533 |website=mmaexchange.com |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> He beat Jauncey by a third-round TKO. He was next scheduled to fight Nate Richardson at Glory 48: New York,<ref>{{cite web |title=MUAY THAI: NATE RICHARDSON RETURNS TO GLORY |url=https://www.mnfightnews.com/mma-nate-richardson-wins-glory-44-bout/ |website=mnfightnews.com |date=27 November 2017 |access-date=27 December 2020 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227211329/https://www.mnfightnews.com/mma-nate-richardson-wins-glory-44-bout/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> and won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Glory 48 – Fight Results |url=https://www.perfectkickboxing.com/glory-48-fight-results/ |website=perfectkickboxing.com |date=2 December 2017 |access-date=27 December 2020 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118162720/https://www.perfectkickboxing.com/glory-48-fight-results/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gashi would go on to string together three more victories, defeating William Goldie-Galloway and Nick Chasteen by decision,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tatum |first1=Rob |title=Gashi Remains Undefeated, Outworks Goldie-Galloway |url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/gashi-remains-undefeated-outworks-goldie-galloway:c5445712-653a-4aff-8105-07582dab7350 |website=glorykickboxing.com |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> as well as Justin Houghton by a first round knockout.<ref>{{cite web |title=GLORY 67: Results |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-67-results |website=kickboxingz.com |date=5 July 2019 |access-date=27 December 2020 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022214855/http://kickboxingz.com/glory-67-results |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Gashi's five fight winning streak earned him the chance to challenge to Lightweight kingpin Marat Grigorian at Glory 73.<ref>{{cite web |title=Marat Grigorian is defending title vs. Elvis Gashi at GLORY 73 |url=https://boec.com/marat-grigorian-is-defending-title-vs-elvis-gashi-at-glory-73/ |website=boec.com |date=7 November 2019 |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref> Grigorian won the fight in the fifth round, by way of knockout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Altatis |first1=Conan |title=Antwerp, Belgium's Marat Grigorian is still GLORY Lightweight Champion, knocks out Kosovo's Elvis Gashi at 'Glory 73: Shenzhen' |url=https://conandaily.com/2019/12/07/antwerp-belgiums-marat-grigorian-is-still-glory-lightweight-champion-knocks-out-kosovos-elvis-gashi-at-glory-73-shenzhen/ |website=conandaily.com |date=7 December 2019 |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref>
Gashi was scheduled to fight Tyjani Beztati at Glory 78: Rotterdam for the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |title=GLORY 78: Hamicha Faces Menshikov |url=https://kickboxingz.com/glory-78-hamicha-faces-menshikov/ |website=kickboxingz.com |date=3 May 2021 |access-date=3 May 2021 |archive-date=25 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025163534/https://kickboxingz.com/glory-78-hamicha-faces-menshikov/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nieuwe datum Badr vs Wrzosek Glory keert terug naar Gelredome|url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/nieuws/nieuwe-datum-badr-vs-wrzosek-glory-keert-terug-naar-gelredome/ |date=24 June 2021 |work=vechtsportinfo.nl|language=Dutch}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petzel-Gligorea |first1=Alexander |title=GLORY 78 Ergebnisse: Wrzosek mit Sensations-Knockout, drei neue Champions |url=https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-78-ergebnisse-wrzosek-mit-sensations-knockout-drei-neue-champions |website=gnp1.de |access-date=5 September 2021 |archive-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905044102/https://www.gnp1.de/thai-kickboxen/news/glory-78-ergebnisse-wrzosek-mit-sensations-knockout-drei-neue-champions |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==Titles and accomplishments== ===Amateur=== * 4x Kosovo National champion * IKF USA Champion
===Professional=== *Glory upset of the year 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/glory-upset-of-the-year-2017-elvis-gashi:32efdd73-a9f1-43ae-a48a-63dba404dcb8|title=GLORY Upset of the Year 2017: Elvis Gashi}}</ref> *Fastest knockout in Glory kickboxing lightweight history (23 sec)
==Kickboxing record== {{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Kickboxing Record|record=''' 23 Wins (12 (T) KO's), 2 Losses'''}} |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2021-09-04 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|Morocco}} Tyjani Beztati || Glory 78: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the vacant Glory Lightweight Championship.}} |- style="background:#FFBBBB;" | 2019-12-07|| Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|Armenia}} Marat Grigorian || Glory 73: Shenzhen || Shenzhen, China || KO (Punches) || 5 || 2:03 |- ! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the Glory Lightweight Championship.}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2019/12/glory-73-shenzhen-results/|title = GLORY 73 Results: Grigorian Stops Gashi to Retain Lightweight Belt| date=26 October 2023 }}</ref> |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2019-07-05|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Justin Houghton || Glory 67: Orlando || Orlando, United States || KO (Body kick) || 1 || 0:23 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2018-07-20|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nick Chasteen || Glory 55: New York || New York City, New York, USA || Decision (Unanimous)|| 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2018-06-02|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} William Goldie-Galloway || Glory 54: Birmingham || Birmingham, United Kingdom || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-12-01 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nate Richardson || Glory 48: New York || New York City, New York, USA || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-07-14 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Canada}} Josh Jauncey || Glory 43: New York || New York City, New York, USA || TKO (Referee Stoppage/Punches) || 2 || 2:59 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-03-03 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Switzerland}} Chris Lukusa || Friday Night Fights || United States || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-10-14 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Michael Stevens || Friday Night Fights || United States || TKO (Punches) || 3 || 2:15 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-08-19 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Andre Shuler || Friday Night Fights || United States || KO || 1 || 2:49 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-12-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Eric Olsen || Friday Night Fights || United States || KO || 1 || |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-07-17 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ben Peak || Combat Zone 54 || United States || TKO (Doctor Stoppage) || 1 || 1:36 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2014-06-13 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Santiago || Combat at the Capitale 33 || New York City, New York, USA || TKO (Referee stoppage) || 1 || 1:51 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2014-04-04 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Andre Shuler || Combat At The Capitale 32 || New York City, New York, USA || KO (Right hook) || 1 || 1:51 |- style="background:#cfc;" | 2014-03-22 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Jeremy Carper || Combat Sports Challenge 39 || Richmond, Virginia, United States || TKO || 2 || 1:09 |- | colspan=9 | '''''Legend''''': {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}} {{end}}
==See also== * List of male kickboxers
==References== {{Reflist|30em}}
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