Mike Massenzio
Encyclopedia
Mike Vito Massenzio 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.
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. 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
. 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.
Massenzio is expected to face Rousimar Palhares
on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142
| Win
|align=center| 13-5
|Steve Cantwell
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Houston, Texas
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 12-5
|Krzysztof Soszynski
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12-4
|Nate Kittredge
|TKO (punches)
|CZ 37: Kicking It at the Rock
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:32
|Salem, New Hampshire
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-4
|Brian Stann
|Submission (triangle choke)
|UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:10
|San Diego, California
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-3
|C.B. Dollaway
|TKO (punches)
|UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:01
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|11-2
|Drew McFedries
|Submission (kimura)
|UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:28
|Omaha, Nebraska
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|10-2
|Danillo Villefort
|Submission (kneebar)
|IFL: Connecticut
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:25
|Uncasville, Connecticut
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10-1
|Lance Everson
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:04
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-1
|Erik Charles
|Submission (north-south choke)
|ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-1
|Dustin Cook
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:21
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7-1
|Eric Tavares
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROC 14: Tournament of Champions Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:34
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-1
|Masakatsu Okuda
|Decision (unanimous)
|World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|N/A
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-1
|Dante Rivera
|Decision (unanimous)
|RF 13: Battle at the Beach 2006
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Wildwood, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-1
|Dan Miller
|Decision (split)
|RF 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-1
|Bill Scott
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|RF 11: Battle at Taj Mahal
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-1
|Drew Puzon
|Decision (majority)
|Reality Fighting 10
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|1-1
|Jay Coleman
|TKO (punches)
|RF 9: Battle at the Beach 2005
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:17
|Wildwood, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|win
|align=center|1-0
|Lionel Cortez
|Submission (keylock)
|Reality Fighting 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:05
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who competes as a middleweight
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
. 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
Montvale, New Jersey
Montvale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 7,844.Montvale was incorporated as a borough on August 31, 1894, from portions of Orvil Township and Washington Township, at the height of the "Boroughitis" craze then...
. 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.
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. DollawayC.B. Dollaway
Clarence Byron Dollaway is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the finale where he was defeated by an armbar from Amir Sadollah.-Early life:...
on December 27, 2008, at UFC 92
UFC 92
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
.
Massenzio then missed several months, before facing former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann
Brian Stann
Brian Michael Stann is an American mixed martial artist and former US Marine who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion...
, who made his middleweight debut, on August 1, 2010 at UFC on Versus 2. 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
Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszyński is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He fought for the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League . After the demise of that organization, he moved to the UFC, appearing on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter...
on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131
UFC 131
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 11, 2011 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.-Background:...
, replacing an injured Igor Pokrajac
Igor Pokrajac
Igor Pokrajac is a Croatian mixed martial artist currently fighting at Light Heavyweight.-Mixed martial arts career:Pokrajac started his professional MMA career in 2003, primarily competing in his native Croatia...
. 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
Steve Cantwell
Steven Francis Cantwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136
UFC 136
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event coincided with a two day UFC Fan Expo held at the George R...
. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Massenzio is expected to face Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his physical strength. His nickname, Portuguese for "tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build. Many of his victories are by Leg-locks...
on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142
UFC 142
UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event is expected to take place on January 14, 2012 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.-Background:...
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 13-5
|Steve Cantwell
Steve Cantwell
Steven Francis Cantwell is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III
UFC 136
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event coincided with a two day UFC Fan Expo held at the George R...
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center| 12-5
|Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszyński is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He fought for the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League . After the demise of that organization, he moved to the UFC, appearing on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
UFC 131
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 11, 2011 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12-4
|Nate Kittredge
|TKO (punches)
|CZ 37: Kicking It at the Rock
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:32
|Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, New Hampshire
Salem is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 28,776 at the 2010 census. Salem is a marketing and distributing center north of Boston, with a major amusement attraction, Canobie Lake Park, and a large shopping mall, the Mall at Rockingham Park.- History :The...
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-4
|Brian Stann
Brian Stann
Brian Michael Stann is an American mixed martial artist and former US Marine who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion...
|Submission (triangle choke)
|UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, August 1, 2010. Originally scheduled to take place at the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, the UFC was forced to move the event to a different venue due to low ticket...
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|align=center|3
|align=center|3:10
|San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-3
|C.B. Dollaway
C.B. Dollaway
Clarence Byron Dollaway is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the finale where he was defeated by an armbar from Amir Sadollah.-Early life:...
|TKO (punches)
|UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
UFC 92
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 was a mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on December 27, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:01
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center|11-2
|Drew McFedries
|Submission (kimura)
|UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:28
|Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|10-2
|Danillo Villefort
Danillo Villefort
Danillo Villefort is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He is the son of Francisco Silva. Villefort has fought for the UFC, WEC and the IFL...
|Submission (kneebar)
|IFL: Connecticut
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:25
|Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is an area in the town of Montville, Connecticut. The area traditionally known as Uncasville is a village in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center|10-1
|Lance Everson
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|ROC 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:04
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|9-1
|Erik Charles
|Submission (north-south choke)
|ROC 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:18
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|8-1
|Dustin Cook
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROC 15: Beast of the Northeast Quarterfinals
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:21
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7-1
|Eric Tavares
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ROC 14: Tournament of Champions Finals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:34
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|6-1
|Masakatsu Okuda
|Decision (unanimous)
|World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|N/A
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|5-1
|Dante Rivera
Dante Rivera
Dante Rivera is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the quarterfinals where he was defeated by Jesse Taylor....
|Decision (unanimous)
|RF 13: Battle at the Beach 2006
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a popular summer resort destination. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's year-round population was 5,325...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|4-1
|Dan Miller
Dan Miller (fighter)
Daniel James Miller is an American Middleweight mixed martial artist signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Jim Miller.-Martial arts background:...
|Decision (split)
|RF 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|3-1
|Bill Scott
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|RF 11: Battle at Taj Mahal
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|2-1
|Drew Puzon
|Decision (majority)
|Reality Fighting 10
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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|-
|Loss
|align=center|1-1
|Jay Coleman
|TKO (punches)
|RF 9: Battle at the Beach 2005
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:17
|Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood is a city in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a popular summer resort destination. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's year-round population was 5,325...
, United States
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|-
|win
|align=center|1-0
|Lionel Cortez
|Submission (keylock)
|Reality Fighting 8
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:05
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
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