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"The Wolverine"
9-2-0
Mike Rio
- Given Name: Michael Alexander Rio
- Professional MMA Record: 9-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Wolverine
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 31 | Date of Birth: 1981.07.06
- Last Fight: May 18, 2013 in UFC
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $16,000 USD
- Height: 5'9" (176cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: Zen Jiu-Jitsu
- Born: Miami, Florida, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG
- Fighting out of: Miami, Florida
- Personal Pages: Twitter
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He began his professional MMA career in 2008 winning his first two fights before losing a decision to UFC veteran Efrain Escudero by decision. He would bounce back winning his next two fights before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter Live. He would defeat Ali Mclean by submission to earn his way into the house. He was chosen for Dominick Cruz's team but in a very close fight he would get submitted by Andy Ogle. Rio would still go on to fight for the promotion finishing John Cofer with an armbar in his debut. He is now set to fight Francisco Trinaldo at UFC on Fox 8.
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Mike Rio MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss | Submission | Choke
3:08 Round 1 of 3 |
Francisco Trinaldo
Ref: Kevin Mulhall |
UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2013.05.18 |
| Odds: +270 Moderate Underdog | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
|
Win | Submission | Armlock
4:11 Round 3 of 3, 14:11 Total |
John Cofer
Ref: Kim Winslow |
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2012.12.15 |
| Odds: -125 Slight Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $16,000 ($8K Base, $8K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
|
Win | KO/TKO | Strikes
4:53 Round 1 of 3 |
John Ortolani
Ref: Jorge Alonso |
CFA 4: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.12.17 |
| Weigh-In: 154.5 lbs | |||
|
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
1:01 Round 1 of 3 |
Zach Juusola
Ref: Troy Waugh |
CFA 3: Howard vs Olson
Co-Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.10.09 |
| Weigh-In: 155.0 lbs | |||
|
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Efrain Escudero
|
CFA 2: McCorkle vs Befort
Co-Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.07.23 |
| Weigh-In: 154.8 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Sylvain Bynum | Mixed Fighting Alliance | 2011.02.12 |
| Win | Submission | Choke | Jimmy Chaikong | G-Force Fights | 2010.11.18 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Mike Bruno | Mixed Fighting Alliance | 2010.09.18 |
| Win | Submission | Carlos Galindo | Costa Rica Fights | 2009.10.31 |
| Win | Submission | Nathaniel Robinson | WWCF | 2008.11.29 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Marc Seno | Reality Combat Championship 2 | 2008.03.01 |
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Saturday 05.18.2013 9:36pm ET | View Full Article
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