Name Mike Massenzio Nationality American Role Mixed martial artist | Reach 73.5 in (187 cm) Height 1.87 m Weight 84 kg | |
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Division MiddleweightLight Heavyweight Fighting out of Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
Other names The Master of Disaster | ||
How to pronounce mike massenzio middleweight fighter ufc mma tko ko knock out punch hit
Mike Vito Massenzio (born November 1, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who has competed 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.
Contents
- How to pronounce mike massenzio middleweight fighter ufc mma tko ko knock out punch hit
- Mike massenzio vs rousimar palhares ufc 142 preview and pick w mma oddsmaker espn com mma writer
- Background
- Current
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Return to UFC
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Mike massenzio vs rousimar palhares ufc 142 preview and pick w mma oddsmaker espn com mma writer
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.
Current
Mike is currently head coach for the Bergen Community College Bulldog wrestling team in Paramus, 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. 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. 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.
Massenzio faced Rousimar Palhares on January 14, 2012 at UFC 142 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. He lost the bout in the second round due to a rear-naked choke and was subsequently released from the promotion once again.