Michael Earl Russow (born November 9, 1976) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division.
Having made his professional debut in 1998, Russow has formerly competed for the UFC, Adrenaline MMA, PRIDE FC, and also participated in the Yarennoka!
Russow is from Kankakee, Illinois and was a state wrestling champion in high school for the Heavyweight division.
Russow absorbed heavy punishment from Duffee during the course of the fight but hung on late into the third and final round.
[10] Russow faced John Olav Einemo on January 28, 2012, at UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis and won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27).