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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 8 fights.
| Record: | 15-3-0, 1NC |
| Summary: | Submissions, world-class experience |
Fighter Info
| From: | Kankakee, Illinois USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Chicago, IL USA |
| Age: | 36 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 255 lb ( 115 kg ) |
| College: | Eastern Illinois University |
| Degree: | Sociology |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
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208
Types of Successful Strikes
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98
Striking Defense
59
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
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42
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Loss
|
Mike Russow |
Jan 26, 2013
|
25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Shawn Jordan | 42 | 2 | 0 | 4 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Fabricio Werdum |
Jun 23, 2012
|
31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mike Russow | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mike Russow |
Jan 28, 2012
|
21 | 6 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| John-Olav Einemo | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Jon Madsen |
Mar 26, 2011
|
27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mike Russow | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Todd Duffee |
May 29, 2010
|
51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mike Russow | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mike Russow |
Aug 29, 2009
|
21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Justin McCully | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mike Russow |
Yarrenoka! - New Year's Eve 2007
Dec 31, 2007
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Roman Zentsov | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Loss
|
Sergei Kharitonov |
PRIDE 33: The Second Coming
Feb 24, 2007
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mike Russow | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||||
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Biography
When and why did you start training for fighting? My first fight was in 1998. I love to compete and set goals for myself.
What ranks and titles have you held? High school state heavyweight wrestling champ
Do you have any heroes? My mother and grandparents
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Eastern Illinois - degree in sociology
What was your job before you started fighting? Still a Chicago police officer
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Junior college All-American wrestler, three-time Division I national qualifier
Favorite grappling technique: north south choke
Favorite Striking technique: left hook
• Graduated from same school and wrestling program as Matt Hughes
• Win over Duffee was awarded Knockout of the Night honors. Russow was far behind on the scorecards when he delivered the finisher in the final round.
• Four wins by KO
• Eight wins by submission
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