Mike Mucitelli

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Mike Mucitelli
BornMichael Mucitelli [1]
(1983-12-07) December 7, 1983 (age 40)
Rochester, New York, United States
Other namesCrazy
Nationality American
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Heavyweight (265 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of Syracuse, New York, United States
TeamTai-Kai
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins7
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Mucitelli (born December 7, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division.

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Background

Mucitelli was born in Rochester, New York, but his family moved to Syracuse, New York when he was very young. In 2013, he advocated for New York to "legalize mixed martial arts" stating that MMA gave him "something that I could get excited about," and "A reason not to go out drinking. A reason to eat right. A reason to stay in shape. It's given me a leadership role in my community. It has really changed my life for the positive." [2]

During high school, Mucitelli practiced football, basketball and baseball and earned multiple honors within these sports. Influenced by a roommate, Mucitelli has also practiced capoeira. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mucitelli started his professional career in 2010. After two victories, he signed with Bellator.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Mucitelli made his debut on August 24, 2012 at Bellator 73 against then undefeated Matt Van Buren, taking the fight on one week's notice. [4] He won via submission in the first round. [5]

Mucitelli was scheduled to face Dan McGuane on November 16, 2012 at Bellator 81. However, the fight was scrapped after the negative impact caused when a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter committed in July 2005 by McGuane was exposed in the internet. [6] [7] Mucitelli instead faced Shark Fights veteran Matt Uhde in a catchweight bout, [8] which he won via submission in the first round. [9]

Mucitelli faced Brent Dillingham on March 21, 2013 at Bellator 93. For the fifth time in a row he won in the first round, again via submission. [10]

Mucitelli faced Jeff Nader on September 7, 2013 at Bellator 98. The fight ended in a no contest at 1:30 in the first round due to an accidental eye poke that rendered Nader unable to continue. [11]

Mucitelli face Ryan McCurdy on November 8, 2013, at Bellator 107. This marked Mucitelli's first fight out of the first round, as it went the distance with Mucitelli pulling out a hard fought unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28). [12]

Mucitelli faced Liam McGeary in the 2014 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals at Bellator 118 on May 2, 2014. He lost via first-round knockout. [13]

Mucitelli then faced Mark Griffin on September 5, 2014 at Bellator 123. Mucitelli won the fight via armbar submission in just 37 seconds of round one. [14]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches7 wins2 losses
By knockout12
By submission50
By decision10
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–3 (1)Greg RebelloKO (punch)CES 31October 30, 201513:24 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesFought at Heavyweight
Loss7–2 (1)Tyler KingDecision (unanimous)CES 28: Hawn vs. LofferMarch 13, 201535:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesFought at Heavyweight
Win7–1 (1)Mark GriffinSubmission (armbar) Bellator 123 September 5, 201410:37 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss6–1 (1) Liam McGeary KO (punch) Bellator 118 May 2, 201410:22 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States2014 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win6–0 (1)Ryan McCurdyDecision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 201335:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
NC5–0 (1)Jeff NaderNo contest Bellator 98 September 7, 201311:30 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesMucitelli inadvertently poked Nader in the eye. [11]
Win5–0Brent DillinghamSubmission (armbar) Bellator 93 March 21, 201312:48 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win4–0Matt UhdeSubmission (armbar) Bellator 81 November 16, 201210:26 Kingston, Rhode Island, United States210 lb catchweight bout. [8]
Win3–0 Matt Van Buren Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 73 August 24, 201213:01 Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, United States
Win2–0Eddie HardisonSubmission (rear-naked choke)MF - Matrix Fights 6July 13, 201211:54 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Steve SkrzatTKO (doctor stoppage)CES MMA - Cage of HorrorsOctober 22, 201015:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States

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