Michael Earl Russow was born on November 9,1976 and is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division.
16 Facts About Mike Russow
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Mike Russow is perhaps best known for his upset victory over Todd Duffee.
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Mike Russow is from Kankakee, Illinois and was a state wrestling champion in high school for the Heavyweight division.
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Mike Russow attended college at Eastern Illinois University and earned a degree in sociology.
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Mike Russow signed with the UFC in 2009 and made his debut against Justin McCully at UFC 102.
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Mike Russow then defeated Todd Duffee via third round KO at UFC 114.
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Mike Russow absorbed heavy punishment from Duffee during the course of the fight but hung on late into the third and final round.
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Mike Russow then connected with a hard straight right hand, taking Duffee and the fans in attendance by surprise.
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Mike 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.
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Mike Russow was expected to face Dave Herman on October 8,2011, at UFC 136.
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Mike Russow faced John Olav Einemo on January 28,2012, at UFC on Fox: Evans vs Davis and won via unanimous decision.
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Mike Russow faced Fabricio Werdum on June 23,2012, at UFC 147.
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Mike Russow was defeated by Werdum via TKO at 2:28 of round 1.
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Mike Russow faced Shawn Jordan on January 26,2013, at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs Dodson.
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On October 6,2013, it was announced that Mike Russow has signed with World Series of Fighting.
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Mike Russow is a police officer in his hometown of Chicago.