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Michael Trizano

Michael Trizano

American mixed martial artist

Michael Charles Trizano (born December 31, 1991)[3] is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2016, Trizano was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated season 27 (TUF 27).

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Background

Trizano grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey with two younger brothers.[2] Mike joined Tiger Schulmann's martial arts academy at the age of 17.[2] Trizano graduated high school and attended college. It was during this time he realized mixed martial arts was his passion and decided to pursue it full time.[2] Mike Trizano is Italian American.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Trizano took his first professional mixed martial arts fight on March 4, 2016. He fought James Gonzalez, and won the fight via unanimous decision. He went on, winning the next five fights before joining TUF 27.[5]

The Ultimate Fighter

Trizano competed for Team Miocic on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.[6] He was scheduled to face Thailand Clark on the fifth episode of the show,[7] and won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[8] Trizano faced Gunther on June 13, 2018.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision,[10] and proceeded to face Joe Giannetti in the final of TUF 27.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Trizano made his UFC debut on July 16, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Joe Giannetti.[12] He won the fight via split decision.[13]

On November 10, 2018, Trizano faced Luis Peña at UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez.[14] He won the fight via split decision.

Trizano faced Grant Dawson on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee.[15] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.[16]

Trizano was scheduled to meet Rafael Alves on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.[17] However, on February 9, 2021, news surfaced that he was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an ankle injury.[18]

Trizano faced Ľudovít Klein on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20] 11 out of 14 media scores gave the fight to Klein.[21]

Trizano was expected to face Chas Skelly on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.[22] However, two weeks before the event, Skelly was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and the bout was cancelled.[23]

Trizano faced Hakeem Dawodu on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200.[24] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[25] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[26]

Trizano faced Lucas Almeida on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207.[27] He lost the back-and-forth bout via TKO in the third round.[28] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[29]

Trizano faced Seung Woo Choi on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[30] At the weigh-ins, Trizano weighed in at 147.6 pounds, one and six tenths of a pound over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight with Trizano fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Choi.[31] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[32] It was announced in mid-January that Trizano was no longer in UFC's roster as he fought out his contract and was not re-signed.[33]

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Trizano was scheduled to make his debut against former Bellator MMA fighter Derek Campos in a lightweight bout at BKFC 61 on May 11, 2024.[34] However, in early May 2024, the bout was removed due to unknown reasons.[35] Trizano faced Louie Lopez at BKFC 61 and won by knockout in the first round.[36] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.[37]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches 10 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 5 1
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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
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See also

References

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