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).

Michael Trizano
BornMichael Charles Trizano
(1991-12-31) December 31, 1991 (age 32)
New York City, United States[1]
Other namesThe Lone Wolf
ResidenceRamsey, New Jersey, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofRamsey, New Jersey, United States
TeamTeam Tiger Schulmann (2009–present)[2]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision5
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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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

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Mixed Martial Arts

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
13 matches 10 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 5 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–3 Seung Woo Choi KO (punches) UFC 281 November 12, 2022 1 4:51 New York City, New York, United States Catchweight (147.6 lb) bout; Trizano missed weight.
Loss 9–3 Lucas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik June 4, 2022 3 0:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 9–2 Hakeem Dawodu Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1 Ľudovít Klein Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–1 Grant Dawson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 2 2:27 Rochester, New York, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 8–0 Luis Peña Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 7–0 Joe Giannetti Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Lightweight. Won The Ultimate Fighter 27 Lightweight Tournament.
Win 6–0 Mike Otwell Submission (anaconda choke) Bellator 186 November 3, 2017 2 2:07 University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 5–0 James Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 60 September 15, 2017 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the vacant Ring of Combat Featherweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Eddie Lenoci TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 59 June 2, 2017 2 0:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 3–0 Tim Kunkel KO (punches) Maverick MMA 1 April 7, 2017 1 0:51 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Lightweight debut. Won the Maverick MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Raul Gonzales Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 55 June 3, 2016 1 3:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 1–0 James Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) Ring of Combat 54 March 4, 2016 3 3:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 John Gunther Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Jun 13, 2018 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 27 Semi-final round.
Win 1–0 Thailand Clark TKO (punches) May 16, 2018 (airdate) 2 4:50 The Ultimate Fighter 27 Quarterfinal round.

Bare knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Louie Lopez KO (punches) BKFC 61 May 11, 2024 1 1:02 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Knockout of the Night.

See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b c d "Born & Bred — Mike Trizano". Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts. November 7, 2018.
  3. ^ “TUF FINALE” MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: July 6, 2018
  4. ^ Episode 5 - Mike Trizano Interview bicbp-radio.com
  5. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Michael". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
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  7. ^ "Episode No. 4 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated'". MMA Junkie. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
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