Best fights of Mike Van Arsdale
Over 8 years as a professional, Mike Van Arsdale has compiled a 8-5 (7) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Van Arsdale loses to Randy Couture via KO
On August 20, 2005 Mike Van Arsdale faced Randy Couture in a light heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 40 years old with a record of 8-1, and Couture was 42 with a record of 13-7. Arsdale was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Couture was coming off a loss. Couture submitted Arsdale via anaconda choke in the 3rd round.
2. Mike Van Arsdale KOs Chris Haseman
On November 23, 2002 Mike Van Arsdale faced Chris Haseman in a middleweight bout. Arsdale was 37 years old with a record of 4-1, and Haseman was 33 with a record of 19-13. Both Arsdale and Haseman were coming off a loss. Arsdale stopped Chris Haseman via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Mike Van Arsdale submits Joe Pardo
On May 15, 1998 Mike Van Arsdale faced Joe Pardo in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 32 years old with a record of 3-0, and Pardo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Arsdale submitted Joe Pardo via armlock in the 1st round.
4. Mike Van Arsdale submits Mario Lopez in 28 seconds
On December 28, 2003 Mike Van Arsdale faced Mario Lopez in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 38 years old with a record of 5-1, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale was coming off a win. Arsdale submitted Mario Lopez via crucifix in the 1st round.
5. Mike Van Arsdale submits Marcelo Barbosa
On February 7, 1998 Mike Van Arsdale faced Marcelo Barbosa in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 32 years old with a record of 1-0, and Barbosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale was coming off a win. Arsdale submitted Marcelo Barbosa via punches in the 1st round.
6. Mike Van Arsdale submits Francisco Nonato
On February 7, 1998 Mike Van Arsdale faced Francisco Nonato in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 32 years old with a record of 0-0, and Nonato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale submitted Francisco Nonato via keylock in the 1st round.
7. Mike Van Arsdale defeats John Marsh
On April 16, 2005 Mike Van Arsdale faced John Marsh in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 39 years old with a record of 7-1, and Marsh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale was on a 3-fight winning streak. Arsdale won via unanimous decision.
8. Mike Van Arsdale loses to Renato Sobral via KO
On February 4, 2006 Mike Van Arsdale faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 40 years old with a record of 8-2, and Sobral was 30 with a record of 29-6. Arsdale was coming off a loss, while Sobral was on a 9-fight winning streak. Sobral submitted Arsdale via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Mike Van Arsdale submits Emanuel Newton
On December 17, 2004 Mike Van Arsdale faced Emanuel Newton in a heavyweight bout. Arsdale was 39 years old with a record of 6-1, and Newton was 20 with a record of 2-2. Both Arsdale and Newton were on a 2-fight winning streak. Arsdale submitted Emanuel Newton via kimura in the 1st round.
10. Mike Van Arsdale submits Dario Amorim
On February 7, 1998 Mike Van Arsdale fought Dario Amorim for the vacant IVC 4 Tournament heavyweight title. Arsdale was 32 years old with a record of 2-0, and Amorim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Arsdale was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Arsdale submitted Dario Amorim via shoulder injury in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.