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Mike Russow

Former Fighter • 15-3-0 (W-L-D)
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Wanderlei Silva meets Rich Franklin for the second time, this time in Brazil for UFC 147
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9 years ago

UFC 147 Weigh-In

Watch the official weigh-in for UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin 2
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02: Fabricio Werdum attends the UFC 143 final pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino on February 2, 2012 in Las Vegas, United States. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local C
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9 years ago

UFC 147: Pre-Fight Press Conference

Watch the UFC 147 pre-fight press conference
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26: Mike Russow attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Russow
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9 years ago

UFC 147: Mike Russow, Family Man

UFC® heavyweight reveals what motivates him to work hard and beat Fabricio Werdum at UFC® 147: His wife and young daughter.
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9 years ago

UFC 147 on PPV: Extended Preview

A former PRIDE champion and a former UFC champion meet in a rematch that offers one man a chance for redemption -- don't miss Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin 2. Plus, heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Mike Russow have something to prove.
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9 years ago

UFC Ultimate Insider - Episode 16

FREE MMA VIDEO: This episode features a look at Mike Russow - the police officer, Fabricio Werdum's favorite move, and UFC by the numbers.
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9 years ago

UFC 147: Mike Russow Pre-Fight Interview

"I want to take Fabricio out." Mike Russow is happy to be the underdog against Fabricio Werdum. Hear why the Chicago native feels all the pressure is on his opponent at UFC® 147.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: Fabricio Werdum (right) punches Roy Nelson during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Fa
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UFC 147: Fabricio Werdum Pre-Fight Interview

"If he gives me the opportunity, I'm going to submit him." Fabricio Werdum discusses his matchup with Mike Russow at UFC® 147, and talks about what makes the heavyweight division so dangerous.
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10 years ago

Dana White UFC 143 Video Blog - Day 1

Day one of the UFC 143 Video Blog takes a look back at backstage footage from UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis.
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10 years ago

UFC® on FOX Prelim Fight: Mike Russow vs. John-Olav Einemo

UFC® on FOX Prelim Fight: Mike Russow vs. John-Olav Einemo
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25: Mike Russow works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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10 years ago

UFC on FOX: Heavyweight Preview

Brace yourself for some brawls: a main card matchup between hometown hero Mike Russow and Norwegian "Viking" John-Olav Einemo plus a pugilistic prelim between Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran and Lavar "Big" Johnson.
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11 years ago

UFC Fight Night Live: Mike Russow post-fight interview

A happy Mike Russow utilized his improved boxing to take out Jon Madsen. Now he's ready to get back in the cage as soon as possible.
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11 years ago

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis Prelim: Jon Madsen vs Mike Russow

UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis Prelim: Jon Madsen vs Mike Russow

Stats

Striking accuracy 47% 47%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
105
Sig. Strikes Attempted
223
Grappling accuracy 44% 44%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
48
1.55
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.90
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
4.66
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.67
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
60
%
Sig. Str. Defense
Takedown Defense
0.22
Knockdown Ratio
08:49
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
62 (59%)
Clinch
13 (12%)
Ground
30 (29%)

Sig. Str. by target

90% 94 Head 10% 11 Body 0% 0 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Russow vs Jordan

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:03:48
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Russow vs Einemo

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Kankakee, United States
Height
73.00
Weight
256.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 29, 2009
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Heavyweight Division • -- (W-L-D)