15
80%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
1998
Pro Debut
Biography
Michael Earl Russow is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. Having made his professional debut in 1998, Russow has formerly competed for the UFC, Adrenaline MMA, PRIDE FC, and also participated in the Yarennoka! event in the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. He is perhaps best known for his upset victory over Todd Duffee.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy44%
1.55
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.9
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
4.66
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.67
avg
Submissions
0.22
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Aug. 29, 2009Born United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO4
Decision2
Submission8
Finish Rate
80%
12 of 15
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts19 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Shawn JordanH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson | Jan 26, 2013 |
| Loss |  Fabrício WerdumH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 147 | Jun 23, 2012 |
| Win |  John-Olav EinemoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis | Jan 28, 2012 |
| Win | Jon MadsenH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis | Mar 26, 2011 |
| Win | Todd DuffeeH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | UFC 114 | May 29, 2010 |
| Win | Justin McCullyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 102 | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Win | Braden BiceH2H | Submission (north-south choke) | R1 | Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny | Dec 11, 2008 |
| Win | Jason GuidaH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow | Jun 14, 2008 |
| Win |  Roman ZentsovH2H | Submission (north-south choke) | R1 | Yarennoka! | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Win | Steve CampbellH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | XFO 21 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| Win | Pat Harmon | KO (punch) | R1 | Bourbon Street Brawl 4 | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Win | Demian DecorahH2H | Submission (kimura) | R1 | XFO 18 | Jun 30, 2007 |
| Win | Scott HarperH2H | Submission (americana) | R1 | XFO 16 | May 5, 2007 |
| Loss | Sergei KharitonovH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Pride 33 | Feb 24, 2007 |
| Win | Steve Conkel | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Bourbon Street Brawl 2 | Jan 24, 2007 |
| Win |  Chris HarrisonH2H | Submission (americana) | R1 | XFO 14 | Dec 9, 2006 |
| Win | Brandon QuigleyH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 7 | Apr 22, 2006 |
| NC | Ed Meyer | NC | N/A | Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 6 | Feb 25, 2006 |
| Win | Nate SchroederH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | JKD: Challenge 1 | Apr 25, 1998 |
Related Fighters
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