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Mike Rio

“The Wolverine”

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10-5RECORD
4KO / TKO WINS
5SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameMichael Alexander Rio
NicknameThe Wolverine
Date of birth6 Jul 1981
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceMiami, United States
Lives inMiami, Florida, United States
DivisionLightweight
TeamAmerican Top Team
Height178 cm (5′10″)
Reach180 cm (71″)
StanceNot added yet
Years activesince 2008
StatusActive
Pro debut1 Mar 2008
Last fightLoss vs Frank Carrillo, 29 Aug 2014

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Background

American lightweight from Miami and two-time NAIA national wrestling champion at Lindenwood University who reached the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter 16 in 2012. He trained at American Top Team in Florida.

Fight history

15 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossFrank CarrilloKO (punches)22:18Fight Time 2029 Aug 2014Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USAFor the vacant Fight Time Lightweight Championship
WinAvery McPhatterSubmission (d'arce choke)12:38Fight Time 19: Battle of the Brave30 May 2014Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
LossDaron CruickshankTKO (punches)24:56UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson25 Jan 2014Chicago, Illinois, USA
LossTony FergusonSubmission (d'arce choke)11:52UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 319 Oct 2013Houston, Texas, USA
LossFrancisco TrinaldoSubmission (arm-triangle choke)13:08UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold18 May 2013Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil
WinJohn CoferSubmission (armbar)34:11The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale15 Dec 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinJohn OrtolaniTKO (punches)14:53CFA 4: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble17 Dec 2011Miami, Florida, USA
WinZach JuusolaTKO (punches)11:01CFA 3: Howard vs. Olson9 Oct 2011Miami, Florida, USA
LossEfraín EscuderoDecision (unanimous)35:00CFA 2: McCorkle vs. Befort23 Jul 2011Miami, Florida, USA
WinSylvain BynumTKO (punches)10:51MFA: New Generation 411 Feb 2011Miami, Florida, USA
WinJimmy ChaikongSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:38G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 418 Nov 2010Miami, Florida, USA
WinMike BrunoDecision (unanimous)35:00MFA: New Generation 318 Sep 2010Miami, Florida, USA
WinCarlos GalindoSubmission (choke)20:59Fite Nite: Terror En La Villa31 Oct 2009San José, Costa Rica
WinNathaniel RobinsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:45WWCF: Blood War25 Jan 2009Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
WinMarc SenoTKO (punches)13:09Reality Combat Championship 2: The Second Encounter1 Mar 2008Jacksonville, Florida, USAPro debut