Mikkel Parlo (born May 3, 1990) is a Danish retired

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who last competed in the

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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

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. However, Parlo was replaced by Simon Marini due to undisclosed reasons. Parlo made his promotional debut against Jared Combs on October 26, 2012, at

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. He won via knockout in the first round. Parlo faced Sultan Aliev on February 14, 2013, at

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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

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in the quarterfinals of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26). Parlo faced

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in the semifinal on October 4, 2013, at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Parlo faced

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in the finals on November 8, 2013, at

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. Despite controlling the first round, Parlo lost the fight via a TKO in the second round. He then faced

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at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. Parlo won via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

** Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Runner-Up *Royal Arena **Royal Arena Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Mixed martial arts amateur record

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Parlo, Mikkel 1990 births Living people Danish male mixed martial artists Danish people of Finnish descent Middleweight mixed martial artists Sportspeople from Copenhagen