Mike Vito Massenzio was born on November 1,1982 and is an American mixed martial artist who competed as a Middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
12 Facts About Mike Massenzio
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Mike Massenzio is currently head coach for The Ridgewood Junior Wrestling Program in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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However, Mike Massenzio lost in his next bout to CB Dollaway on December 27,2008, at UFC 92.
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Mike 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.
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Mike Massenzio was submitted by a triangle choke midway through the final round.
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Mike Massenzio next returned to the UFC replacing an injured Igor Pokrajac against Krzysztof Soszynski on June 11,2011 at UFC 131.
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Mike Massenzio took the fight at light heavyweight with only 3 days notice, despite normally fighting at middleweight.
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Mike Massenzio lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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Mike Massenzio fought Steve Cantwell on October 8,2011 at UFC 136.
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Mike 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.
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Mike Massenzio faced Karlos Vemola on May 5,2012 at UFC on Fox 3.
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Mike Massenzio lost the bout in the second round due to a rear-naked choke and was released from the promotion .