Mikkel Parlo (born May 3, 1990) is a Danish retired mixed martial artist who last competed in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA.

Mikkel Parlo
Born (1990-05-03) May 3, 1990 (age 34)
Copenhagen, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)
Fighting out ofCopenhagen, Denmark
TeamRumble Sports
Years active2010-2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision5
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Parlo began competing as an amateur in 2008, compiling a record of 3-0. He then started his professional career in 2010. He fought only for Danish promotions as Fighter Gala and Royal Arena.

In 2012, with a record of 8-0, Parlo signed with Bellator.[1]

Bellator MMA

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Parlo was expected face Ali Mokdad on October 12, 2012, at Bellator 76. However, Parlo was replaced by Simon Marini due to undisclosed reasons.[2][3]

Parlo made his promotional debut against Jared Combs on October 26, 2012, at Bellator 78. He won via knockout in the first round.[4]

Parlo faced Sultan Aliev on February 14, 2013, at Bellator 89 in the quarterfinals of Bellator season eight middleweight tournament. Aliev defeated Parlo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).[5]

Parlo faced Brian Rogers on September 7, 2013, at Bellator 98 in the quarterfinals of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26).[6]

Parlo faced Jason Butcher in the semifinal on October 4, 2013, at Bellator 102. He won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).[7]

Parlo faced Brennan Ward in the finals on November 8, 2013, at Bellator 107. Despite controlling the first round, Parlo lost the fight via a TKO in the second round.[8]

He then faced Johnny Cisneros at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. Parlo won via unanimous decision.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
16 matches 13 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 1 0
By decision 5 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–3 Chris Honeycutt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 156 June 17, 2016 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 13–2 Abusupiyan Magomedov Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 7 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 Castrop-Rauxel, Germany 181 Pound Catchweight
Win 12–2 Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) Bellator 115 April 4, 2014 3 5:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–2 Brennan Ward TKO (punches) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 2 1:39 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Final.
Win 11–1 Jason Butcher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 102 October 4, 2013 3 5:00 Visalia, California, United States Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 10–1 Brian Rogers Decision (unanimous) Bellator 98 September 7, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss 9–1 Sultan Aliev Decision (unanimous) Bellator 89 February 14, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 9–0 Jared Combs KO (punches) Bellator 78 October 26, 2012 1 3:51 Dayton, Ohio, United States
Win 8–0 Simon Carlsen KO (punches) Royal Arena 2 August 31, 2012 2 1:28 Copenhagen, Denmark Won Royal Arena middleweight title.
Win 7–0 Martin Tondryk TKO (kick to the body and punches) Royal Arena 1 March 10, 2012 1 2:06 Brøndby, Denmark
Win 6–0 Gregor Herb Decision (unanimous) Cage Fight Live 2 November 19, 2011 3 5:00 Herning, Denmark
Win 5–0 Dan Edwards KO (punch) Fighter Gala 20: Locked & Loaded April 2, 2011 1 0:12 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win 4–0 Vincent del Guerra Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fighter Gala 18: No Fear February 12, 2011 1 3:54 Odense, Denmark
Win 3–0 Martin Lavin TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 16: Bad Boys October 2, 2010 3 3:13 Helsingør, Denmark
Win 2–0 Josef Kral TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 13: Raw April 17, 2010 2 3:00 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win 1–0 Willem Peters TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 12: Night of Champions February 6, 2010 1 2:40 Odense, Denmark

Mixed martial arts amateur record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Regin Koop Submission (rear-naked choke) Fighter Gala 11 November 14, 2009 1 1:58 Odense, Denmark
Win 1–0 Lars Auer Submission Fighter Gala 8: High Stakes April 4, 2009 1 N/A Odense, Denmark

References

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  1. ^ Ryan O' Leary (April 12, 2012). "Nordic warming trend". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  2. ^ "Mikkel Parlo vs. Ali Mokdad: Bellator 76". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  3. ^ "Ali Mokdad vs. Simon Marini: Bellator 76". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  4. ^ Brian Knapp (October 26, 2012). "Lyman Good, Andrey Koreshkov advance to season 7 welterweight final at Bellator 78". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  5. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (February 14, 2013). "Bellator 89 results: Eduardo Dantas KOs Marcos Galvao, retains 135-pound title". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  6. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 7, 2013). "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  7. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (October 4, 2013). "Bellator 102 results: Kongo flattens Godbeer, Queiroz whacks Johnson". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  8. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (November 8, 2013). "Bellator 107 results: Kongo, Warren, Ward post tourney wins". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 9, 2013.
  9. ^ "Bellator 115 Results: Play-By-Play & Updates". sherdog.com. April 4, 2014.
  10. ^ Thomas Christensen (August 31, 2012). "Royal Arena 2 results and play-by-play". MMAViking.com. Retrieved September 6, 2013.