Mike Rio
- January 5, 2024
- Mma Fighter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mike Rio |
| Occupation | Mma Fighter |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 6, 1981(1981-07-06) |
| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Miami |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Mike Rio Biography
| Name | Mike Rio |
| Birthday | Jul 6 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | Miami |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
Mike Rio is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on July 6, 1981 in Miami, Florida, United States. A lightweight fighter who was a The Ultimate Fighter Live competitor.
He was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Live, under the guidance of coach Dominick Castro.
Michael Alexander Rio (born July 6, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2014. A professional since 2008, he has competed for the UFC and was a competitor on the 15th season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Rio was introduced to wrestling at Cutler Ridge Middle School, but truly began competing at Miami Southridge High School, where he went on to win two Florida state championships under high school wrestling coach Jim Husk (who also coached his father, uncle, older brother and two younger brothers) and assistant coach Kenny Johnson. During that time he led his school to two undefeated state championship wins, individually amassing an overall record of 147-10, going undefeated his junior and senior years. Along with those honors, he also holds the national record of fastest pin at 4 seconds at 103 lbs. He was also named to the Wrestling USA Magazine’s National All-American High School Team as an Honorable Mention in 2000 and Wrestler of the Year (Mr. Wrestling) by Florida Dairy Farmers, Inc.
He was raised by an older brother, four younger brothers, and a younger sibling.
Mike Rio Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | MMA Fighter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mike Rio is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Rio 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In high school, he was a two time state champion in wrestling.
He won nine of his ten first professional bouts.
Rio and his family are no strangers to fighting having a grandfather and great uncle, Ricardo Montero Duque (who was a major in the Cuban Army and later the US Army), that fought during the Bay of Pigs Invasion against Fidel Castro’s forces and for Cuba’s Independence in the 1950s and 60s.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Mike Rio height 5 ft 10 in Mike weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Mike Rio Dating?
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Rio made his official UFC debut when he faced fellow TUF: Live alumnus John Cofer on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. He won via submission (armbar) in the third round.
Facts & Trivia
Mike Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Rio celebrates birthday on July 6 of every year.
Rio then faced The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Tony Ferguson on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. He lost via D’arce choke submission in the first round.