Marcos Rios

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Marcos Rios
Born (1999-12-11) December 11, 1999 (age 24)
General Rodríguez, Argentina
Other namesWasabi
NationalityArgentinian
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in) [1]
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Buenos Aires, Argentina
TeamDojo Serpiente [2]
Years active2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total89
Wins75
By knockout46
Losses7
By knockout3
Draws7

Marcos "Wasabi" Rios (born December 11, 1999) is an Argentinian kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of Glory.

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As of February 2023, he is ranked as the tenth best super featherweight (-67.5 kg) kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick. [3]

Martial arts career

On November 17, 2019, Rios took part in the Bosch Tour Super Eight one-day tournament. He overcame his quarterfinal opponent Marcelo Romero, semifinal opponent Edwin Montaño and his opponent in the finals, Nicolás Vega, in the same manner - by first-round knockout. [4]

Rios faced Nicolás Rosas at Guerra de Leones on June 4, 2022. [5] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Rios made his WGP Kickboxing return against Walter Candia at WGP Kickboxing 66: Almeida vs. Galaz on September 3, 2022. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. [6]

On October 23, 2022 Rios defended his ISKA Muay Thai Argentina title against Marcos Egui at Devil Fight Night 35. He won the fight by knockout in the third round. [7]

Rios faced the Wu Lin Feng -63 kg World champion Denis Wosik at Glory Rivals 5 on February 11, 2023. [8] He won the fight by split decision. [9]

Rios faced Chihiro Suzuki at KNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT “BLAZE” on March 5, 2023. [10] He lost the fight by a first-round knockout. [11]

Rios faced Mateus Machado at WGP Kickboxing 69 on April 29, 2023. He won the fight by a third-round knockout. [12]

Rios faced Bazooka Koki at KNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6 on December 9, 2023. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. [13]

Rios faced Facu Suarez at WGP Kickboxing 74 on April 27, 2024. He won the fight by a second-round knockout. [14]

Championships and accomplishments

Fight record

Kickboxing record
75 Wins (46 (T)KO's), 7 Losses, 7 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2024-10-12Loss Flag of Japan.svg Yota ShigemoriKNOCK OUT 2024 vol.5 Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2024-05-18Win Flag of Brazil.svg Julio AssunçãoWGP Kickboxing 75 Brasilia, Brazil KO (Punches)12:20
2024-04-27Win Flag of Argentina.svg Facu SuarezWGP Kickboxing 74 Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (High kick)2
2024-02-25Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Dansiam WeerasakreckKNOCK OUT 2024 vol.1 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor stoppage)22:38
2023-12-09Win Flag of Japan.svg Bazooka KokiKNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6 Tokyo, Japan TKO (retirement)23:00
2023-10-28Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Denis Souza Jr.Prime Kickboxing 7 Fortaleza, Brazil TKO (Spinning back kick)23:00
For the Prime Kickboxing Super Lightweight (-64.5kg) title.
2023-06-30Win Flag of Mexico.svg Carlos GuerraBUDO Sento Championship 15 Veracruz, Mexico KO (High kick)11:33
2023-04-29Win Flag of Brazil.svg Mateus MachadoWGP Kickboxing 69 Brasilia, Brazil KO (Spinning back fist)31:52
2023-03-05Loss Flag of Japan.svg Chihiro Suzuki KNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT “BLAZE” Tokyo, Japan KO (Right hook)10:46
2023-01-28Win Flag of Germany.svg Denis Wosik Glory Rivals 5 Tulum, Mexico Decision (Split)33:00
2022-10-23Win Flag of Argentina.svg Marcos EguiDevil Fight Night 35 Argentina KO (Front kick)3
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-09-03Win Flag of Brazil.svg Walter CandiaWGP Kickboxing 66: Almeida vs. Galaz São Paulo, Brazil TKO (Punches)12:38
2022-08-21Win Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo HernanDevil Fight Night 34 Buenos Aires, Argentina TKO (Referee stoppage/cut)1
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-06-25NC Flag of Mexico.svg Alfredo GonzalezWar of Nations Cancun, Mexico
2022-06-04Win Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolás RosasGuerra de Leones Argentina Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2022-02-14Win Flag of Brazil.svg Zion SilvaSupreme FG São Paulo, Brazil TKO (Punches)12:38
2021-11-21Win Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos MachadoMain Event Championship III Buenos Aires, Argentina TKO (Punches)12:38
2021-07-03Win Flag of Mexico.svg Daniel RicoBudo Sento Championship: Volume 3 Mexico KO (Right straight)12:48
2021-06-21Win Flag of Mexico.svg Julio ReyesRFL Muay Thai Extreme 20 Puebla, Mexico TKO (Referee stoppage)2
2021-05-21Win Flag of Mexico.svg Nahoma HernándezGala 3 Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico KO (Right hook)22:59
2021-04-10Win Flag of Mexico.svg Luis PerezBudo Sento Championship: Volume 2 Mexico KO (Knee)12:00
2021-03-21Win Flag of Mexico.svg Alan ParraigaCombate Supremo Mexico KO (Knees)1
2021-02-21Loss Flag of Argentina.svg Alan YaunyTorneos De Muay Thai Argentina Decision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -63.5kg title.
2019-11-17Win Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolás VegaBosch Tour, Super Eight Final Buenos Aires, Argentina KO1
Wins the Bosch Tour Super Eight -64.5 kg Tournament title.
2019-11-17Win Flag of Bolivia.svg Edwin MontañoBosch Tour, Super Eight Semifinal Buenos Aires, Argentina KO1
2019-11-17Win Flag of Paraguay.svg Marcelo RomeroBosch Tour, Super Eight Quarterfinal Buenos Aires, Argentina KO1
2019-09-15Win Flag of Brazil.svg Luis FernandoBosch Tour Buenos Aires, Argentina KO2
2019-08-02Win Flag of Argentina.svg Heber GasparWGP 56 Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Right straight)12:58
2019-07-06Win Flag of Thailand.svg YodPT PetchrungruangBosch Tour Portela, Argentina Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2019-06-10Win Flag of Chile.svg Hugo EspinozaPunishers 10 Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Knee)2
2019-05-18Win Flag of Argentina.svg Matías FarinelliCopa Thaibox Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Right cross)4
2019-03-15Win Flag of Argentina.svg Cristian PastoreEl Unico Top Fighters Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-11-10Win Flag of Argentina.svg Federico VermengoBosch Tour 14 Buenos Aires, Argentina TKO (Referee stoppage)1
Wins the vacant WBC Muay Thai Argentina -64.5kg title.
2018-10-27Win Flag of Argentina.svg Maniatics Fight 15 Santa Fe Province, Argentina Decision33:00
2018-07-22Win Flag of Brazil.svg Luiz GoncalvesWKN Simply the Best 21 - Bosch Tour Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Overhand right)31:40
2018-06-10Win Flag of Argentina.svg Erik MilocPunishers 9, Final Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-06-10Win Flag of Argentina.svg Franco PetronePunishers 9, Semi Final Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018-05-18Win Flag of Argentina.svg Arturo AguaisolSimply the Best 19 Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Left hook to the body)31:40
2018-04-18Win Flag of Thailand.svg Aekmanee SitpalaponThe Global Fight, MAX Muay Thai stadium Pattaya, Thailand TKO20:40
2018-04-01Win Flag of Thailand.svg Tiwthong Sakon NakhonMAX Muay Thai Pattaya, Thailand KO (Right cross)2
2018-03-20Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yordarwut MaximumMuayThaiGalaxy Boxing Stadium Patong, Thailand Decision33:00
2018-03-10Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Chaiyo Por.SakdaSingpatong, Patong Boxing Stadium Patong, Thailand Decision33:00
2018-02-12Win Flag of Argentina.svg Francisco CorreaTop Fight X-Treme Gualeguaychú, Argentina Decision53:00
Wins the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2017-11-27Win Flag of Argentina.svg Alejandro Rosa Argentina Decision33:00
2017-11-17Win Flag of Argentina.svg Golden Fight Argentina KO2
2017-10-01Win Flag of Argentina.svg Christian GuidoBosch Tour Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wins the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2017-09-16Win Flag of Argentina.svg Pablo OrueKick Boxing Extremo VIII Argentina
2017-07-16Win Flag of Argentina.svg Maximiliano NuñezBosch Tour 5 Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Knees)12:44
2017-06-18Win Flag of Uruguay.svg Bruno LavallePunishers Buenos Aires, Argentina KO
2017-05-14Win Flag of Argentina.svg Francisco CorreaBosch Tour 4 Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision33:00
2017-02-26Loss Flag of Argentina.svg Nicolas JaraBosch Tour 3 Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision53:00
For the WKN Argentina Muay Thai title.
2017-01-06Win Flag of Argentina.svg Esteban AtzuricaTop Fight Muay Thai Argentina TKO2
2016-12-03Win Flag of Argentina.svg Alan YaunyCopa Thaibox Buenos Aires, Argentina Decision33:00
2016-10-30Win Flag of Uruguay.svg Emiliano NieriMuay Kard Chuek Fight Night Buenos Aires, Argentina KO (Jumping knee)1
2016-07-31Win Flag of Argentina.svg Franco PresentadoBosch Tour 2 Buenos Aires, Argentina TKO (Spinning back fist)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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