Mike Russow

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Mike Russow
Born (1976-11-09) November 9, 1976 (age 48) [1]
Kankakee, Illinois, United States [2]
Residence Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) [1]
Weight256 lb (116 kg; 18.3 st)
Division Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach73.0 in (185 cm) [3]
Fighting out of Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
TeamDeathClutch
WrestlingNJCAA Division I Wrestler
Years active1998, 2006–2013 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission8
By decision3
Losses3
By knockout2
By submission1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Earl Russow (born November 9, 1976) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division. Having made his professional debut in 1998, Russow has formerly competed for the UFC, Adrenaline MMA, PRIDE FC, and also participated in the Yarennoka! event in the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. He is perhaps best known for his upset victory over Todd Duffee.

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Mixed martial arts career

Background

Russow is from Kankakee, Illinois and was a state wrestling champion in high school for the Heavyweight division. He also attended college at Eastern Illinois University and earned a degree in sociology. His first fight was in 1998.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Russow signed with the UFC in 2009 and made his debut against Justin McCully at UFC 102. [4] He won via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–26, and 30–27). [5]

Russow then defeated Todd Duffee via third round 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. [6]

Russow defeated TUF 10 alum and DeathClutch teammate Jon Madsen on March 26, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 24 via TKO; [7] with that win he improved his winning streak to ten. [8]

Russow was expected to face Dave Herman on October 8, 2011, at UFC 136. [9] However, the bout was cancelled after Herman failed his preliminary drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana. [10]

Russow faced John Olav Einemo on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis and won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27). [11]

Russow faced Fabrício Werdum on June 23, 2012, at UFC 147. [12] Russow was defeated by Werdum via TKO at 2:28 of round 1.

Russow faced Shawn Jordan on January 26, 2013, at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson. [13] Despite a strong first round, Russow lost to Jordan by TKO in the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [14]

World Series of Fighting

On October 6, 2013, it was announced that Russow has signed with World Series of Fighting. [15]

Since his signing with WSOF, Russow retired from MMA. [16]

Personal life

Russow and his wife have a daughter. [17] Russow is also a police officer in his hometown of Chicago.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches15 wins3 losses
By knockout42
By submission81
By decision30
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–3 (1) Shawn Jordan TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 201323:48 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss15–2 (1) Fabrício Werdum TKO (punches) UFC 147 June 23, 201212:28 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Win15–1 (1) John-Olav Einemo Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis January 28, 201235:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win14–1 (1) Jon Madsen TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 201125:00 Seattle, Washington, United StatesStoppage due to eye injury.
Win13–1 (1) Todd Duffee KO (punch) UFC 114 May 29, 201032:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Win12–1 (1) Justin McCully Decision (unanimous) UFC 102 August 29, 200935:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win11–1 (1)Braden BiceSubmission (north-south choke)Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. DennyDecember 11, 200811:13 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win10–1 (1) Jason Guida Submission (guillotine choke)Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. RussowJune 14, 200812:13 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win9–1 (1) Roman Zentsov Submission (north-south choke) Yarennoka! December 31, 200712:58 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
Win8–1 (1)Steve CampbellSubmission (arm-triangle choke)XFO 21December 1, 200724:32 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win7–1 (1)Pat HarmonKO (punch)Bourbon Street Brawl 4July 25, 200712:10 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win6–1 (1)Demian DecorahSubmission (kimura)XFO 18June 30, 200712:54 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–1 (1)Scott HarperSubmission (americana)XFO 16May 5, 200710:32 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Loss4–1 (1) Sergei Kharitonov Submission (armbar) Pride 33 February 24, 200713:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0 (1)Steve ConkelSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bourbon Street Brawl 2January 24, 200711:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win3–0 (1)Chris HarrisonSubmission (americana)XFO 14December 9, 200611:11 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win2–0 (1)Brandon QuigleyKO (punches)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 7April 22, 200610:18 Cicero, Illinois, United States
NC1–0 (1)Ed MeyerNCCombat: Do Fighting Challenge 6February 25, 2006N/AN/A Mokena, Illinois, United States
Win1–0Nate SchroederDecision (unanimous)JKD: Challenge 1April 25, 199835:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States

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References

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