| Mike Ciesnolevicz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael David Ciesnolevicz October 28, 1979 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Mike C |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | 205 & 265 |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Bettendorf, Iowa |
| Team | Miletich Fighting Systems |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Michael David Ciesnolevicz (born October 28, 1979 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League. Ciesnolevicz is also a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Mike was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in Williamstown, Pennsylvania. While growing up, Mike attend high school at Williams Valley High School. Mike competed in baseball, basketball, and football, while taking karate, judo and kickboxing classes. After graduating from high school, Mike enrolled in Lock Haven University. There he graduated with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education. While Mike was fighting and training, he was a substitute teacher.
Mike Ciesnolevicz is a life long martial artist with a background in Karate in which he received his black belt. Ciesnolevicz attended Lock Haven University, a wrestling power, where he walked on to the squad and honed his grappling skills. But it wasn’t until he met and began training with Pat Miletich that his mixed martial arts career began.
Mike made his UFC debut at UFC 95. There he defeated Neil Grove after applying a heel hook, Grove refused to tap until his knee popped out of the socket. Mike won the fight in the first round.
At The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale he fought then light-heavyweight Tomasz Drwal. The bout was changed to a catchweight of 208 lbs after Ciesnolevicz failed to make the 205 pound limit.[1] Ciesnolevicz lost by TKO.
Ciesnolevicz fought Demian Decorah at Prestige - MMA 1 on September 20, 2010 winning via Submission in the 3rd round.
Ciesnolevicz has since moved from Iowa and Miletich Fighting Systems to Las Vegas, Nevada where he trains with the legendary Sergio Penha in BJJ and One Kick Nick Blomgren for his standup skills.
Ciesnolevicz was scheduled to face Rolles Gracie at a to-be-announced Shine Fights event on January 8, 2011.[2] The event, however, has yet to materialize.
Ciesnolevicz fought and defeated Bruce Nelson at Prestige-MMA 2 on May 28th, 2011 winning via headkick KO in the 2nd round to bring his post UFC record to 2-0.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-4 (1) | Bruce Nelson | KO (head kick and punches) | Prestige - MMA 2 | May 28, 2011 | 2 | 0:33 | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 18-4 (1) | Demian Decorah | Submission (arm triangle choke) | Prestige - MMA 1 | September 20, 2010 | 3 | N/A | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 17-4 (1) | Tomasz Drwal | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale | June 20, 2009 | 1 | 4:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Catch weight @ 208 lbs. |
| Win | 17-3 (1) | Neil Grove | Submission (heel hook) | UFC 95 | February 20, 2009 | 1 | 1:03 | London, England | UFC and Heavyweight Debut |
| Win | 16-3 (1) | Derek Mehman | Submission (guillotine choke) | Adrenaline MMA 2: Miletich vs. Denny | December 11, 2008 | 1 | 1:46 | Moline, Illinois, USA | |
| Win | 15-3 (1) | Matt Andersen | TKO (punches) | Extreme Challenge 100 | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 2:44 | Iowa, USA | |
| Win | 14-3 (1) | Andrew Force | Submission (guillotine choke) | Courage Fighting Championships 12 | June 27, 2008 | 1 | 2:20 | Decatur, Illinois, USA | |
| NC | 13-3 (1) | Carmelo Marrero | No Contest (accidental headbutt) | IFL - New Jersey | April 4, 2008 | 1 | 1:37 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | 13-3 | Andre Gusmão | KO (knee) | IFL - 2007 Team Championship Final | September 20, 2007 | 1 | 0:53 | Hollywood, Florida, USA | |
| Win | 13-2 | Alex Schoenauer | Decision (split) | IFL - 2007 Semifinals | August 2, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | 12-2 | Adam Maciejewski | KO (punches) | IFL - Chicago | May 19, 2007 | 2 | 2:16 | Chicago, Illinois, USA | |
| Win | 11-2 | Alex Schoenauer | Decision (split) | IFL -Houston | February 2, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | 10-2 | Aaron Stark | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL - Championship Final | December 29, 2006 | 3 | 1:03 | Uncasville, Connecticut, USA | |
| Win | 9-2 | Brent Beauparlant | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL - World Championship Semifinals | November 2, 2006 | 1 | 2:31 | Portland, Oregon, USA | |
| Loss | 8-2 | Andre Gusmão | KO (punch) | IFL - Gracie vs. Miletich | September 23, 2006 | 2 | 1:01 | Moline, Illinois, USA | |
| Win | 8-1 | Rashad Brooks | Submission (keylock) | Extreme Challenge 69 | July 22, 2006 | 1 | 1:09 | Davenport, Iowa, USA | |
| Loss | 7-1 | Reese Andy | Decision (split) | IFL - Championship 2006 | June 3, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | 7-0 | Rich Weeks | KO (punches) | Courage Fighting Championships 5 | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 2:54 | Decatur, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6-0 | Kevin Nesius | TKO (punches) | Title Fighting Championships 1 | April 21, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 5-0 | Chris Peak | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC - Conquest | December 3, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 4-0 | Brian Ryan | Decision (split) | Alaska Fighting Championship 16 | October 19, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Anchorage, Alaska, USA | |
| Win | 3-0 | Bobby Garrits | Decision (unanimous) | Madtown Throwdown 5 | October 15, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Madison, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | 2-0 | Todd Going | Submission (guillotine choke) | Reality Fighting 7 | October 16, 2004 | 2 | 0:17 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | 1-0 | Romeo Grey | TKO (referee stoppage) | Reality Fighting 5 | November 1, 2003 | 1 | 1:23 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |