Synergy FC Amateur Lightweight Championship

Mitchell Gilmore

Mitchell Gilmore trains at Ignite Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Academy under coaches Zak Cummings and Jason High. He is the Synergy FC Amateur Lightweight Champion, having won the belt and successfully defended it once — a first round anaconda choke over Garrett Cross at Synergy FC 25 in January. His record stands at 7-2 with all seven wins by finish, six in the first round. He has been fighting since 2022 and is on a three-fight win streak heading into his second title defense at Synergy FC 29 on June 5 at Shady Gators, Lake of the Ozarks vs. Andrew Fullerton (5-0, 4 KOs). Mitchell describes himself as a very calm, non-violent person off the mats. He is faith-driven and closed his interview with 'All in His will.' A pro debut is on the table pending his coaches' decision after a strong performance. Favorite fighters to watch: Gauge Young, Mo Zwolak, Ethan Huffman, Amir Nezami (all teammates). No interest in bare knuckle currently — 'but money talks.' Best advice he lives by: show up every day, know your level in the room, and keep climbing one spot at a time. Source: Clay's Conversations interview (Facebook).