Mike Massenzio

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	7
Record:	13-7-0
Summary:	well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Master of Disaster
From:	Teaneck, NJ USA
Fights Out Of:	Patterson, NJ USA
Age:	29
Height:	6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

Media

"I felt strong." Karlos Vemola wins his middleweight debut with a come-from-behind submission of Mike Massenzio. "The Terminator" breaks down the fight, and puts themiddleweight division on notice.

May 05, 2012
UFC® on FOX Diaz vs Miller live on Saturday, May 5 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey

May 05, 2012
UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

May 04, 2012
Rousimar Palhares utilizes his signature move - the leg lock - to secure a victory over Mike Massenzio at UFC® 142.

May 03, 2012

All Mike Massenzio Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

253

45% Successful

114

Types of Successful Strikes

114

88% Standing

100

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

24% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mike Massenzio	UFC®: Diaz vs. Milller May 5, 2012	11	1	0	2	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Karlos Vemola	UFC®: Diaz vs. Milller May 5, 2012	16	2	2	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	4	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Mike Massenzio	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	0	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Steve Cantwell	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	56	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Mike Massenzio	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	78	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mike Massenzio	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	17	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Krzysztof Soszynski	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	66	0	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Brian Stann	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	43	0	2	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Mike Massenzio	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	5	5	2	4	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	CB Dollaway	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	9	1	0	2	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Mike Massenzio	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	3	0	2	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Mike Massenzio	UFC® Fight Night™: Diaz vs Neer Sep 17, 2008	0	1	1	2	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Drew McFedries	UFC® Fight Night™: Diaz vs Neer Sep 17, 2008	3	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
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Biography

Thoughts on opponent, Gerald Harris? He’s a wrestler, a Division I caliber guy and I know that he’s really tough. Anybody at this level is gonna be a tough guy.

Training: My workouts consist of morning lifts, BJJ and MMA training in the afternoon, and my stand-up in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve wrestled my whole life, and after college I was looking for new challenges.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time New Jersey State Champion (2000-2001), 2001 high school national champion, Multiple Grapplers Quest and NAGA advanced division champion, 2006 NJ Diamond Gloves champion, Reality Fighting middleweight champion, Ring of Combat middleweight champion, National junior college champion.

Do you have any heroes? Rocky

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This means everything to me; this is what I have worked for my entire life.

What was your job before you started fighting? Valet parking

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in BJJ under Edson Carvalho