Michael Trizano

Michael Charles Trizano (born December 31, 1991) 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).

Background Trizano grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey with two younger brothers.

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 unanimous decision. He went on, winning the next five fights before joining TUF 27.

The Ultimate Fighter Trizano competed for Team Miocic on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. He was scheduled to face Thailand Clark on the fifth episode of the show, and won the fight via technical knockout in round two. Trizano faced John Gunther on June 13, 2018. He won the fight via unanimous decision, and proceeded to face Joe Giannetti in the final of TUF 27.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Trizano made his UFC debut on July 16, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Joe Giannetti. He won the fight via split decision.

On November 10, 2018, Trizano faced Luis Peña at UFC Fight Night: The 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.

Trizano was scheduled to meet Rafael Alves on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185. However, on February 9, 2021, news surfaced that he was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an ankle injury.

Trizano faced Ľudovít Klein on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24. He won the fight via unanimous decision. 11 out of 14 media scores gave the fight to Klein.

Trizano was expected to face Chas Skelly on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194. However, two weeks before the event, Skelly was removed from the bout for undisclosed reasons and the bout was cancelled.

Trizano faced Hakeem Dawodu on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.

Trizano faced Lucas Almeida on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. He lost the back-and-forth bout via TKO in the third round. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Trizano faced Seung Woo Choi on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. 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. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. 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.

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 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. However, in early May 2024, the bout was removed for unknown reasons. Trizano faced Louie Lopez at BKFC 61 and won by knockout in the first round. This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.

Trizano was scheduled to face Phil Caracappa on October 4, 2025 at BKFC 82. However, for unknown reasons, Caracappa was replaced by JC Deleon. Trizano won the fight by knockout twenty seconds in the first round. This fight earned him another Knockout of the Night award.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed Martial Arts Ultimate Fighting Championship The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Lightweight Tournament Winner Fight of the Night (One time) Maverick MMA Maverick MMA Lightweight Championship (one time; former)

Bare-knuckle boxing Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Knockout of the Night (Two times) vs. Louie Lopez and JC Deleon

Mixed martial arts record Win

Seung Woo Choi KO (punches) UFC 281

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Lucas Almeida TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Hakeem Dawodu Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ľudovít Klein Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Grant Dawson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee

Rochester, New York, United States Win

Luis Peña Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Joe Giannetti Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mike Otwell Submission (anaconda choke) Bellator 186

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States Win

James Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 60

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Eddie Lenoci TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 59

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Tim Kunkel KO (punches) Maverick MMA 1

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Raul Gonzales Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 55

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

James Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) Ring of Combat 54

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

John Gunther Decision (unanimous)

(airdate)

Win

Thailand Clark TKO (punches) (airdate)

Bare knuckle boxing record Win

JC Deleon KO BKFC 82

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Louie Lopez KO (punches) BKFC 61

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States