Mike Russow
Encyclopedia
Michael Russow is an American
professional mixed martial artist who has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
, Adrenaline MMA
and PRIDE FC.
at UFC 102
. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
Russow then defeated Todd Duffee
via 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. Joe Rogan
later said he thought it was the best knockout of 2010 and one of the craziest knockouts he had ever seen.
Russow defeated TUF 10 alum and DeathClutch
teammate Jon Madsen
on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24 via TKO; with that win he improved his winning streak to ten.
Russow was expected to face Dave Herman
on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136
. However, the bout was cancelled after Herman failed his preliminary drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana.
Russow is expected to face John Olav Einemo on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2
.
| Win
|align=center| 14–1 (1)
|
Jon Madsen
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Seattle, Washington
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1 (1)
| Todd Duffee
| KO (punch)
| UFC 114
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:33
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
| Knockout of the Night
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1 (1)
| Justin McCully
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 102
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Portland, Oregon
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1 (1)
| Braden Bice
| Submission (north/south choke)
| Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:13
|Moline, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1 (1)
| Jason Guida
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:13
|Hoffman Estates, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1 (1)
|
Roman Zentsov
| Submission (north/south choke)
| Yarennoka!
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:58
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1 (1)
| Steve Campbell
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| XFO 21
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:32
|Lakemoor, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1 (1)
| Pat Harmon
| KO (punch)
| Bourbon Street Brawl 4
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:10
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1 (1)
| Demian Decorah
| Submission (kimura)
| XFO 18
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:54
|Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1 (1)
| Scott Harper
| Submission (keylock)
| XFO 16
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:32
|Lakemoor, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 4–1 (1)
| Sergei Kharitonov
| Submission (armbar)
| Pride 33
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:46
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0 (1)
| Steve Conkel
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Bourbon Street Brawl 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0 (1)
| Chris Harrison
| Submission (keylock)
| XFO 14
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:11
|Lakemoor, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0 (1)
| Brandon Quigley
| KO (punches)
| Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 7
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:18
|Cicero, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| NC
|align=center| 1–0 (1)
| Ed Meyer
| No Contest
| Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 6
|
|align=center| N/A
|align=center| N/A
|Mokena, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Nate Schroeder
| Decision (unanimous)
| JKD: Challenge 1
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
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professional mixed martial artist who has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
, Adrenaline MMA
Adrenaline MMA
Adrenaline MMA is a mixed martial arts organization operating primarily in North America. It was formerly part of M-1 Global but became independent on October 2007 with Monte Cox as its head.-Foundation:...
and PRIDE FC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Russow signed with the UFC in 2009 and made his debut against Justin McCullyJustin McCully
Justin McCully is an American mixed martial artist who most recently fought in the UFC heavyweight division.He has a professional fight record of ten wins, five losses, and two draws...
at UFC 102
UFC 102
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 29, 2009 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).
Russow then defeated Todd Duffee
Todd Duffee
Todd Duffee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. Duffee fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship until his surprise release in September 2010, which came as a result of an apparent dispute with UFC President Dana White.-Background:Duffee was born in...
via KO at UFC 114
UFC 114
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 29, 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The UFC Fan Expo took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center....
. 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. Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American comedian, video blogger, actor, writer, podcaster, and martial artist. He is best known for his work on NewsRadio, his work as color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and his hosting work on Fear Factor.-Acting:In 1994, Rogan co-starred on...
later said he thought it was the best knockout of 2010 and one of the craziest knockouts he had ever seen.
Russow defeated TUF 10 alum and DeathClutch
DeathClutch Gym
DeathClutch is a mixed martial arts training organization headed by the former UFC Champion Brock Lesnar. DeathClutch is the most expensive camp in all of mixed martial arts. The gym was founded by Brock Lesnar after he moved from the Twin Cities area and could no longer train at Minnesota Martial...
teammate Jon Madsen
Jon Madsen
Jonathan Michael Madsen is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights fighting for Team Rashad.-Mixed martial arts career:...
on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24 via TKO; with that win he improved his winning streak to ten.
Russow was expected to face Dave Herman
Dave Herman (fighter)
Dave Herman is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Herman received a significant amount of buzz from fans and media for being undefeated in his first fifteen fights and beating his opponents impressively, having only been...
on October 8, 2011 at UFC 136
UFC 136
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 8, 2011, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event coincided with a two day UFC Fan Expo held at the George R...
. However, the bout was cancelled after Herman failed his preliminary drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana.
Russow is expected to face John Olav Einemo on January 28, 2012 at UFC on Fox 2
UFC on Fox 2
UFC on Fox 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. While not officially announced by the organization, the event is expected to take place on January 28, 2012 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois....
.
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipUltimate Fighting ChampionshipThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
- Knockout of the NightBonus Awards-Background:UFC Bonus Awards are three different kinds of awards usually given to four fighters after a UFC event.Fight of the Night - Award given to the two fighters that fought each other and delivered the "most impressive" fight on the card....
(One time)
- Knockout of the Night
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 14–1 (1)
|
Jon MadsenJon Madsen
Jonathan Michael Madsen is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights fighting for Team Rashad.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 26, 2011 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.-Background:...
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–1 (1)
|
Todd DuffeeTodd Duffee
Todd Duffee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. Duffee fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship until his surprise release in September 2010, which came as a result of an apparent dispute with UFC President Dana White.-Background:Duffee was born in...
| KO (punch)
| UFC 114
UFC 114
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 29, 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The UFC Fan Expo took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center....
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:33
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Knockout of the Night
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–1 (1)
|
Justin McCullyJustin McCully
Justin McCully is an American mixed martial artist who most recently fought in the UFC heavyweight division.He has a professional fight record of ten wins, five losses, and two draws...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 102
UFC 102
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 29, 2009 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–1 (1)
|
Braden Bice| Submission (north/south choke)
| Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny
Adrenaline MMA: Miletich vs. Denny, was a mixed martial arts event held by Adrenaline MMA on December 11, 2008, at the I Wireless Center in Moline, Illinois.-Results:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:13
|Moline, Illinois
Moline, Illinois
Moline is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States, with a population of 45,792 in 2010. Moline is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities has a population of...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–1 (1)
|
Jason GuidaJason Guida
Jason Guida is an American professional mixed martial artist and grappler who has fought for EliteXC, World Extreme Cagefighting, Bellator, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, Fight Festival, Adrenaline MMA and Ironheart Crown....
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:13
|Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates is a northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois. The village is located primarily in Cook County with a small section in Kane County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 49,495 and estimated to be 52,520 in 2003...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–1 (1)
|
Roman ZentsovRoman Zentsov
Roman Zentsov is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter who has competed in the PRIDE Fighting Championships, a major MMA organization based in Japan, and BodogFIGHT...
| Submission (north/south choke)
| Yarennoka!
Yarennoka!
Yarennoka! was a mixed martial arts event that took place on December 31, 2007 at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The event was promoted by the Yarrenoka! Executive Committee, composed of former Pride Fighting Championships executives, and held in association with Fighting and...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:58
|Saitama, Japan
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1 (1)
|
Steve Campbell| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| XFO 21
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:32
|Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor is a village in Lake and McHenry counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lakemoor is located at ....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1 (1)
|
Pat Harmon| KO (punch)
| Bourbon Street Brawl 4
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:10
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1 (1)
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Demian Decorah| Submission (kimura)
| XFO 18
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:54
|Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells is a city in south-central Wisconsin, with a population of 2,418 as of the 2000 census. It straddles four counties: Adams, Columbia, Juneau, and Sauk. The city takes its name from the dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic, glacially formed gorge that features striking sandstone...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1 (1)
|
Scott Harper| Submission (keylock)
| XFO 16
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:32
|Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor is a village in Lake and McHenry counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lakemoor is located at ....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 4–1 (1)
|
Sergei Kharitonov| Submission (armbar)
| Pride 33
PRIDE 33
Pride 33: The Second Coming was a mixed martial arts event held by Pride Fighting Championships on February 24, 2007 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:46
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 4–0 (1)
|
Steve Conkel| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Bourbon Street Brawl 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0 (1)
|
Chris Harrison| Submission (keylock)
| XFO 14
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:11
|Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor, Illinois
Lakemoor is a village in Lake and McHenry counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lakemoor is located at ....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0 (1)
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Brandon Quigley| KO (punches)
| Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 7
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:18
|Cicero, Illinois
Cicero, Illinois
Cicero is an incorporated town in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 83,891 at the 2010 census. Cicero is named for the town of Cicero, New York, which in turn was named for Marcus Tullius Cicero, the Roman statesman and orator....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| NC
|align=center| 1–0 (1)
|
Ed Meyer| No Contest
| Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 6
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|align=center| N/A
|align=center| N/A
|Mokena, Illinois
Mokena, Illinois
Mokena is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,583 at the 2000 census, with a special census conducted in 2007. The 2007 census showed that the population of the village increased to 18,669 people residing within the corporate limits...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
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Nate Schroeder| Decision (unanimous)
| JKD: Challenge 1
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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