- Mike Massenzio
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Mike Massenzio Born November 1, 1982
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.Other names The Master Of Disaster Nationality American Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) Division Middleweight Style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling Fighting out of Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. Team Team Ironhorse MMA Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mixed martial arts record Total 18 Wins 13 By knockout 2 By submission 6 By decision 5 Losses 5 By knockout 2 By submission 2 By decision 1 Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Mike Vito Massenzio (born November 1, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He wrestled in New Jersey and was a two-time high school state champion in 2000 (160 lbs.) and 2001 (171 lbs.) at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. Additionally in 2001, Mike was the U.S. National High School Wrestling Champion. In 2003 he was the Runner-up at the Junior College National Tournament and was crowned the National Champion in 2004.
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Mixed martial arts career
Background
In Jujitsu and Submission Grappling, Mike has won numerous competitions in both N.A.G.A. and Grappler’s Quest. In 2006 he was crowned the N.A.G.A. World Champion in the Expert Division of the Submission fighting competition.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Mike is 2-3 in the UFC, with his first win coming over Drew McFedries at UFC - Fight Night 15 and a loss to C.B. Dollaway on December 27, 2008, at UFC 92.
Massenzio then missed several months, before facing former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann, who made his middleweight debut, on August 1, 2010 at UFC on Versus 2.[1] Massenzio was submitted by a triangle choke midway through the final round. After second straight loss in the UFC he was released from the promotion.
Massenzio next faced Krzysztof Soszynski on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131, replacing an injured Igor Pokrajac.[2] Massenzio took the fight at light heavyweight with only 3 days notice, despite normally fighting at middleweight. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Massenzio fought Steve Cantwell on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]
Massenzio is expected to face Rousimar Palhares on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142[4]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 18 matches 13 wins 5 losses By knockout 2 2 By submission 6 2 By decision 5 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 13-5 Steve Cantwell Decision (unanimous) UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III October 8, 2011 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Return to Middleweight Loss 12-5 Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous) UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin June 11, 2011 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Light Heavyweight bout Win 12-4 Nate Kittredge TKO (punches) CZ 37: Kicking It at the Rock April 29, 2011 2 3:32 Salem, New Hampshire, United States Loss 11-4 Brian Stann Submission (triangle choke) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 2010 3 3:10 San Diego, California, United States Fight of the Night Loss 11-3 C.B. Dollaway TKO (punches) UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 December 27, 2008 1 3:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 11-2 Drew McFedries Submission (kimura) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 2008 1 1:28 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Loss 10-2 Danillo Villefort Submission (kneebar) IFL: Connecticut May 16, 2008 1 3:25 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win 10-1 Lance Everson Submission (guillotine choke) ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals November 30, 2007 1 4:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 9-1 Erik Charles Submission (north-south choke) ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals October 26, 2007 1 1:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 8-1 Dustin Cook Submission (rear-naked choke) ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals September 7, 2007 2 2:21 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 7-1 Eric Tavares Submission (rear-naked choke) ROC 14: Tournament of Champions Finals April 27, 2007 1 3:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 6-1 Masakatsu Okuda Decision (unanimous) World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia February 3, 2007 3 N/A Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 5-1 Dante Rivera Decision (unanimous) RF 13: Battle at the Beach 2006 August 5, 2006 3 5:00 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States Win 4-1 Dan Miller Decision (split) RF 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall April 29, 2006 3 3:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 3-1 Bill Scott TKO (doctor stoppage) RF 11: Battle at Taj Mahal February 11, 2006 1 3:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 2-1 Drew Puzon Decision (majority) Reality Fighting 10 November 19, 2005 2 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss 1-1 Jay Coleman TKO (punches) RF 9: Battle at the Beach 2005 August 6, 2005 2 0:17 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States win 1-0 Lionel Cortez Submission (keylock) Reality Fighting 8 April 2, 2005 1 2:05 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States References
- ^ "Brian Stann vs. Mike Massenzio In The Works For UFC On Versus 2". heavy.com. http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2010/05/brian-stann-vs-mike-massenzio-in-the-works-for-ufc-on-versus-2/. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
- ^ "Pokrajac off Saturday’s UFC 131; Massenzio in Against ‘K-Sos’". sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Pokrajac-off-Saturdays-UFC-131-Massenzio-in-Against-K-Sos-32974. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
- ^ "Steve Cantwell vs. Mike Massenzio added to UFC 136 in Houston". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/24727/steve-cantwell-vs-mike-massenzio-added-to-ufc-136-in-houston.mma. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- ^ "Palhares-Massenzio Matchup Added to Growing UFC 142 Card". sherdog.com. November 15, 2011. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Palhares-Massenzio-Matchup-Added-to-Growing-UFC-142-Card-in-Rio-37228.
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