RISING STAR
As a former United States Marine and current member of the Minnesota National Guard, Mike “the Marine” Richman embodies the “
Warrior Ethos.” Upon graduation from
Rosemount Senior High School in suburban
Minneapolis, Richman enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Richman’s served four years of active duty based out of
Camp Pendleton,
California, and was deployed to
Iraq on three separate occasions. Richman received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in January 2008, achieving the rank of Sergeant, but still had the itch to serve.
The United States Marine Corps Reserves, however, did not have an infantry unit in Minnesota. With a desire to stay close to family and pursue a career in mixed martial arts, Richman joined the Minnesota National Guard, and currently works full time as a recruiter and holds the rank of Staff Sergeant.
At just 24 years old, Richman boasts an impressive 8-0 record, with 7 submission victories and 1 knockout. Standing at 5’9 and weighing 145 pounds with a background in boxing and brazilian jui-jitsu, this featherweight has already gained a reputation for continuously pushing the pace and engaging in exciting fights. Richman currently trains with Sergio Cunha at the Minnesota Fight Factory located in Burnsville, Minnesota.
You can see videos of Richman’s fights by clicking here and here.
