Mike Massenzio

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Mike Massenzio
BornMichelangelo Vito Massenzio
(1982-11-01) November 1, 1982 (age 42)
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. [1]
Other namesThe Master of Disaster
Nationality American
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach73+12 in (187 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
TeamTeam Ironhorse MMA
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins13
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision5
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michelangelo Vito "Mike" Massenzio (born November 1, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competed as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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.

[2] Mike is currently head coach for The Ridgewood Junior Wrestling Program in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mike's first win for the promotion came over Drew McFedries via submission at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer in his UFC debut. However, Massenzio lost in his next bout to CB Dollaway on December 27, 2008, at UFC 92.

Massenzio then missed several months, before facing former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann, who was making his middleweight debut, on August 1, 2010 at UFC on Versus 2. [3] 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.

Return to UFC

Massenzio next returned to the UFC replacing an injured Igor Pokrajac against Krzysztof Soszynski on June 11, 2011 at UFC 131. [4] Massenzio took the fight at light heavyweight with only 3 days notice, despite normally fighting at middleweight. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–26, 30–27).

Massenzio fought Steve Cantwell on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [5]

Massenzio faced Rousimar Palhares on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142 [6] He lost the fight via submission when Palhares put him in a heel hook in the first round.

Massenzio faced Karlos Vemola on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3. [7] He lost the bout in the second round due to a rear-naked choke and was subsequently released from the promotion once again. [8]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches13 wins9 losses
By knockout23
By submission65
By decision51
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–9Ariel SepulvedaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 44April 5, 201331:14 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–8 Ron Stallings TKO (knee to the body)Ring of Combat 42September 14, 201214:03 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor the ROC Middleweight Championship. [9]
Loss13–7 Karlos Vémola Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller May 5, 201221:07 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–6 Rousimar Palhares Submission (heel hook) UFC 142 January 14, 201211:03 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win13–5 Steve Cantwell Decision (unanimous) UFC 136 October 8, 201135:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Loss12–5 Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous) UFC 131 June 11, 201135:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Light Heavyweight debut.
Win12–4Nate KittredgeTKO (punches)Combat Zone 37: Kicking It at the RockApril 29, 201123:32 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Loss11–4 Brian Stann Submission (triangle choke) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 201033:10 San Diego, California, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss11–3 CB Dollaway TKO (punches) UFC 92 December 27, 200813:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Drew McFedries Submission (kimura) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer September 17, 200811:28 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss10–2 Danillo Villefort Submission (kneebar)IFL: ConnecticutMay 16, 200813:25 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win10–1Lance EversonSubmission (guillotine choke)Ring of Combat 17: Beast of the Northeast FinalsNovember 30, 200714:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win9–1Erik CharlesSubmission (north-south choke)Ring of Combat 16: Beast of the Northeast Semi-FinalsOctober 26, 200711:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–1Dustin CookSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 15: Beast of the Northeast QuarterfinalsSeptember 7, 200722:21 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–1Eric TavaresSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 14: Tournament of Champions FinalsApril 27, 200713:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (190 lbs) bout.
Win6–1Masakatsu OkudaDecision (unanimous)World Best Fighter: USA vs. AsiaFebruary 3, 20073N/A Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–1 Dante Rivera Decision (unanimous)Reality Fighting 13: Battle at the Beach 2006August 5, 200635:00 Wildwood, New Jersey, United StatesWon the vacant Reality Fighting Middleweight Championship.
Win4–1 Dan Miller Decision (split)Reality Fighting 12: Return to Boardwalk HallApril 29, 200633:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–1Bill ScottTKO (doctor stoppage)Reality Fighting 11: Battle at Taj MahalFebruary 11, 200613:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–1Drew PuzonDecision (majority)Reality Fighting 10November 19, 200525:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss1–1Jay ColemanTKO (punches)Reality Fighting 9: Battle at the Beach 2005August 6, 200520:17 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Lionel CortezSubmission (keylock)Reality Fighting 8April 2, 200512:05 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

References

  1. Mike Massenzio, Ultimate Fighting Championship. Accessed May 17, 2016.
  2. Castro, Kamila. "Mike Massenzio; A Motivated Coach". BF Bolt. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  3. "Brian Stann vs. Mike Massenzio In The Works For UFC On Versus 2". heavy.com. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  4. "Pokrajac off Saturday's UFC 131; Massenzio in Against 'K-Sos'". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  5. "Steve Cantwell vs. Mike Massenzio added to UFC 136 in Houston". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  6. "Palhares-Massenzio Matchup Added to Growing UFC 142 Card". sherdog.com. November 15, 2011.
  7. "Karlos Vemola vs. Mike Massenzio added to UFC on FOX 3 in New Jersey". mmajunkie.com. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original on February 3, 2012.
  8. Anton Tabuena (June 4, 2012). "UFC Releases Several Fighters From Their Roster". bloodyelbow.com.
  9. "Ring of Combat XLII Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. September 14, 2012.