Mikkel Parlo

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

Mixed martial arts career Early career 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.

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

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

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).

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).

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).

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.

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

Championships and accomplishments Bellator MMA Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Runner-Up Royal Arena Royal Arena Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Chris Honeycutt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 156

Fresno, California, United States Win

Abusupiyan Magomedov Decision (unanimous) German MMA Championship 7

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany 181 Pound Catchweight Win

Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) Bellator 115

Reno, Nevada, United States Loss

Brennan Ward TKO (punches) Bellator 107

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Jason Butcher Decision (unanimous) Bellator 102

Visalia, California, United States Win

Brian Rogers Decision (unanimous) Bellator 98

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Sultan Aliev Decision (unanimous) Bellator 89

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Jared Combs KO (punches) Bellator 78

Dayton, Ohio, United States Win

Simon Carlsen KO (punches) Royal Arena 2

Copenhagen, Denmark Win

Martin Tondryk TKO (kick to the body and punches) Royal Arena 1

Brøndby, Denmark Win

Gregor Herb Decision (unanimous) Cage Fight Live 2

Herning, Denmark Win

Dan Edwards KO (punch) Fighter Gala 20: Locked & Loaded

Copenhagen, Denmark Win

Vincent del Guerra Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fighter Gala 18: No Fear

Odense, Denmark Win

Martin Lavin TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 16: Bad Boys

Helsingør, Denmark Win

Josef Kral TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 13: Raw

Copenhagen, Denmark Win

Willem Peters TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 12: Night of Champions

Odense, Denmark Mixed martial arts amateur record Win

Regin Koop Submission (rear-naked choke) Fighter Gala 11

Odense, Denmark Win

Lars Auer Submission Fighter Gala 8: High Stakes

Odense, Denmark