Introduction
Michael Trizano (born December 31, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2016, Trizano was the winner ofThe Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated season 27 (TUF 27).
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 unanimousdecision. He went on wining the next five fight before joining TUF 27.
The Ultimate Fighter
Trizano competed for Team Miocic on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. He was schedule to faceThailand Clark on the fifth episode of the show, and won the fight via technical knockout in round two. Trizano faced Gunther on June 13, 2018.. He won the fight via unanimous decision, proceeded to face Joe Giannetti in the final of TUF 27.
Ultimate Fighting Championships
Trizano made his UFC debut on July 16, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Joe Giannetti. He won the fight split decision.
On November 10, 2018, Trizano faced Luis Peña at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez. He won the fight via split decision.
Trizano faced Grant Dawson on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | featherweight debut |
| Win | 8–0 | Luis Peña | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: 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 | won TUF 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 | |
| Win | 4–0 | Eddie Lenoci | TKO (punches) | Ring of Combat 59 | June 2, 2017 | 2 | 0:34 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Tim Kunkel | KO (punches) | Maverick MMA 1 | April 7, 2017 | 1 | 0:51 | Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| 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 | |
| Win | 1–0 | James Gonzalez | Decision (Unanimous) | Ring of Combat 54 | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 3:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |