Mike Russow

Michael Russow
Born	November 9, 1976 (1976-11-09) (age 35)[1] Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Weight	256 lb (116.1 kg; 18.3 st)
Division	Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach	73 in (185 cm)
Style	Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
Fighting out of	Alexandria, Minnesota
Team	DeathClutch
Rank	NCAA Division I Wrestler
Years active	1998, 2006-present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	16
Wins	14
By knockout	4
By submission	8
By decision	2
Losses	1
By submission	1
No contests	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Russow (born November 9, 1976) is an American professional mixed martial artist who has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Adrenaline MMA and PRIDE FC.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Russow signed with the UFC in 2009 and made his debut against Justin McCully at UFC 102. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).

Russow then defeated Todd Duffee via KO at UFC 114. Russow absorbed heavy punishment from Duffee during the course of the fight but hung on late into the third and final round. Russow then connected with a hard straight right hand, taking Duffee and the fans in attendance by surprise. Joe Rogan later said he thought it was the best knockout of 2010 and one of the craziest knockouts he had ever seen.^{[citation needed]}

Russow defeated TUF 10 alum and DeathClutch teammate Jon Madsen on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24 via TKO; with that win he improved his winning streak to ten.

Russow was expected to face Dave Herman on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136.^[2] However, the bout was cancelled after Herman failed his preliminary drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana.^[3]

Personal life

Russow and his wife have daughter named Ella.^[4] Enjoys working out to The Ting Tings. ^[5]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Knockout of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches	14 wins	1 loss
By knockout	4	0
By submission	8	1
By decision	2	0
Draws	0
No contests	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	14–1 (1)	Jon Madsen	TKO (doctor stoppage)	UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis	02011-03-26 March 26, 2011	2	5:00	Seattle, Washington, United States
Win	13–1 (1)	Todd Duffee	KO (punch)	UFC 114	02010-05-29 May 29, 2010	3	2:33	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Knockout of the Night
Win	12–1 (1)	Justin McCully	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 102	02009-08-29 August 29, 2009	3	5:00	Portland, Oregon, United States
Win	11–1 (1)	Braden Bice	Submission (north/south choke)	Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny	02008-12-11 December 11, 2008	1	1:13	Moline, Illinois, United States
Win	10–1 (1)	Jason Guida	Submission (guillotine choke)	Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow	02008-06-14 June 14, 2008	1	2:13	Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win	9–1 (1)	Roman Zentsov	Submission (north/south choke)	Yarennoka!	02007-12-31 December 31, 2007	1	2:58	Saitama, Japan
Win	8–1 (1)	Steve Campbell	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	XFO 21	02007-12-01 December 1, 2007	2	4:32	Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win	7–1 (1)	Pat Harmon	KO (punch)	Bourbon Street Brawl 4	02007-07-25 July 25, 2007	1	2:10	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win	6–1 (1)	Demian Decorah	Submission (kimura)	XFO 18	02007-06-30 June 30, 2007	1	2:54	Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Win	5–1 (1)	Scott Harper	Submission (keylock)	XFO 16	02007-05-05 May 5, 2007	1	0:32	Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss	4–1 (1)	Sergei Kharitonov	Submission (armbar)	Pride 33	02007-02-24 February 24, 2007	1	3:46	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	4–0 (1)	Steve Conkel	Submission (rear naked choke)	Bourbon Street Brawl 2	02007-01-24 January 24, 2007	1	1:00	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win	3–0 (1)	Chris Harrison	Submission (keylock)	XFO 14	02006-12-09 December 9, 2006	1	1:11	Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win	2–0 (1)	Brandon Quigley	KO (punches)	Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 7	02006-04-22 April 22, 2006	1	0:18	Cicero, Illinois, United States
NC	1–0 (1)	Ed Meyer	No Contest	Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 6	02006-02-25 February 25, 2006	N/A	N/A	Mokena, Illinois, United States
Win	1–0	Nate Schroeder	Decision (unanimous)	JKD: Challenge 1	01998-04-25 April 25, 1998	3	5:00	Chicago, Illinois, United States

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Russow-20552
2. ^ "UFC 136: Dave Herman vs Mike Russow fight announced for Oct. 8 in Houston, Texas". mmamania.com. 2011-07-14. http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/15/2276852/ufc-136-dave-herman-vs-mike-russow-fight-announced-for-oct-8-in. 
3. ^ "Dave Herman says UFC 136 scratch due to failed drug test for marijuana (Updated)". mmajunkie.com. September 29, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/25449/dave-herman-says-ufc-136-scratch-due-to-failed-drug-test-for-marijuana-steroids.mma. Retrieved September 29, 2011. 
4. ^ "Dodging Bullets". Sherdog.com. 2011-03-26. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Dodging-Bullets-31098. Retrieved 2011-03-26. 
5. ^ "Dodging Bullets". Sherdog.com. 2011-03-26. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Dodging-Bullets-31098. Retrieved 2011-03-26. 

External links

• Professional MMA record for Mike Russow from Sherdog
• Official UFC Profile

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Name	Russow, Michael
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Date of birth	November 9, 1976
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
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