Marcos Rios

Marcos "Wasabi" Rios (born December 11, 1999) is an Argentinian kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of Glory.

Marcos Rios
Born (1999-12-11) December 11, 1999
General Rodríguez, Argentina
Other namesWasabi
NationalityArgentinian
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofBuenos Aires, Argentina
TeamDojo Serpiente[2]
Years active2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total87
Wins74
By knockout46
Losses6
By knockout3
Draws7

As of February 2023, he is ranked as the tenth best super featherweight (-67.5 kg) kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick.[3]

Martial arts career

On November 17, 2019, Rios took part in the Bosch Tour Super Eight one-day tournament. He overcame his quarterfinal opponent Marcelo Romero, semifinal opponent Edwin Montaño and his opponent in the finals, Nicolás Vega, in the same manner - by first-round knockout.[4]

Rios faced Nicolás Rosas at Guerra de Leones on June 4, 2022.[5] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Rios made his WGP Kickboxing return against Walter Candia at WGP Kickboxing 66: Almeida vs. Galaz on September 3, 2022. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout.[6]

On October 23, 2022 Rios defended his ISKA Muay Thai Argentina title against Marcos Egui at Devil Fight Night 35. He won the fight by knockout in the third round.[7]

Rios faced the Wu Lin Feng -63 kg World champion Denis Wosik at Glory Rivals 5 on February 11, 2023.[8] He won the fight by split decision.[9]

Rios faced Chihiro Suzuki at KNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT “BLAZE” on March 5, 2023.[10] He lost the fight by a first-round knockout.[11]

Rios faced Mateus Machado at WGP Kickboxing 69 on April 29, 2023. He won the fight by a third-round knockout.[12]

Rios faced Bazooka Koki at KNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6 on December 9, 2023. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[13]

Rios faced Facu Suarez at WGP Kickboxing 74 on April 27, 2024. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[14]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Bosch Tour
    • 2017 Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64 kg Championship
    • 2019 Bosch Tour Super Eight -64.5 kg Tournament Winner
  • World Boxing Council Muay Thai
    • 2018 WBC Muay Thai Argentina -64.5kg Championship[15]

Fight record
Kickboxing record
74 Wins (46 (T)KO's), 6 Losses, 7 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-05-18Win Julio AssunçãoWGP Kickboxing 75Brasilia, BrazilKO (Punches)12:20
2024-04-27Win Facu SuarezWGP Kickboxing 74Brasilia, BrazilKO (High kick)2
2024-02-25Loss Dansiam WeerasakreckKNOCK OUT 2024 vol.1Tokyo, JapanTKO (Doctor stoppage)22:38
2023-12-09Win Bazooka KokiKNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6Tokyo, JapanTKO (retirement)23:00
2023-10-28Loss Denis Souza Jr.Prime Kickboxing 7Fortaleza, BrazilTKO (Spinning back kick)
2023-06-30Win Carlos GuerraBUDO Sento Championship 15Veracruz, MexicoKO (High kick)11:33
2023-04-29Win Mateus MachadoWGP Kickboxing 69Brasilia, BrazilKO (Spinning back fist)31:52
2023-03-05Loss Chihiro SuzukiKNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT “BLAZE”Tokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)10:46
2023-01-28Win Denis WosikGlory Rivals 5Tulum, MexicoDecision (Split)33:00
2022-10-23Win Marcos EguiDevil Fight Night 35ArgentinaKO (Front kick)3
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-09-03Win Walter CandiaWGP Kickboxing 66: Almeida vs. GalazSão Paulo, BrazilTKO (Punches)12:38
2022-08-21Win Pablo HernanDevil Fight Night 34Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Referee stoppage/cut)1
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-06-25NC Alfredo GonzalezWar of NationsCancun, Mexico
2022-06-04Win Nicolás RosasGuerra de LeonesArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2022-02-14Win Zion SilvaSupreme FGSão Paulo, BrazilTKO (Punches)12:38
2021-11-21Win Carlos MachadoMain Event Championship IIIBuenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Punches)12:38
2021-07-03Win Daniel RicoBudo Sento Championship: Volume 3MexicoKO (Right straight)12:48
2021-06-21Win Julio ReyesRFL Muay Thai Extreme 20Puebla, MexicoTKO (Referee stoppage)2
2021-05-21Win Nahoma HernándezGala 3Santiago, Nuevo León, MexicoKO (Right hook)22:59
2021-04-10Win Luis PerezBudo Sento Championship: Volume 2MexicoKO (Knee)12:00
2021-03-21Win Alan ParraigaCombate SupremoMexicoKO (Knees)1
2021-02-21Loss Alan YaunyTorneos De Muay ThaiArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -63.5kg title.
2019-11-17Win Nicolás VegaBosch Tour, Super Eight FinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
Wins the Bosch Tour Super Eight -64.5 kg Tournament title.
2019-11-17Win Edwin MontañoBosch Tour, Super Eight SemifinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
2019-11-17Win Marcelo RomeroBosch Tour, Super Eight QuarterfinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
2019-09-15Win Luis FernandoBosch TourBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO2
2019-08-02Win Heber GasparWGP 56Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Right straight)12:58
2019-07-06Win YodPT PetchrungruangBosch TourPortela, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2019-06-10Win Hugo EspinozaPunishers 10Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Knee)2
2019-05-18Win Matías FarinelliCopa ThaiboxBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Right cross)4
2019-03-15Win Cristian PastoreEl Unico Top FightersBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-11-10Win Federico VermengoBosch Tour 14Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Referee stoppage)1
Wins the vacant WBC Muay Thai Argentina -64.5kg title.
2018-10-27WinManiatics Fight 15Santa Fe Province, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2018-07-22Win Luiz GoncalvesWKN Simply the Best 21 - Bosch TourBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Overhand right)31:40
2018-06-10Win Erik MilocPunishers 9, FinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-06-10Win Franco PetronePunishers 9, Semi FinalBuenos Aires, Argentina
2018-05-18Win Arturo AguaisolSimply the Best 19Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Left hook to the body)31:40
2018-04-18Win Aekmanee SitpalaponThe Global Fight, MAX Muay Thai stadiumPattaya, ThailandTKO20:40
2018-04-01Win Tiwthong Sakon NakhonMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandKO (Right cross)2
2018-03-20Win Yordarwut MaximumMuayThaiGalaxy Boxing StadiumPatong, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-03-10Loss Chaiyo Por.SakdaSingpatong, Patong Boxing StadiumPatong, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-02-12Win Francisco CorreaTop Fight X-TremeGualeguaychú, ArgentinaDecision53:00
Wins the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2017-11-27Win Alejandro RosaArgentinaDecision33:00
2017-11-17WinGolden FightArgentinaKO2
2017-10-01Win Christian GuidoBosch TourBuenos Aires, Argentina
Wins the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2017-09-16Win Pablo OrueKick Boxing Extremo VIIIArgentina
2017-07-16Win Maximiliano NuñezBosch Tour 5Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Knees)12:44
2017-06-18Win Bruno LavallePunishersBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO
2017-05-14Win Francisco CorreaBosch Tour 4Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2017-02-26Loss Nicolas JaraBosch Tour 3Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision53:00
For the WKN Argentina Muay Thai title.
2017-01-06Win Esteban AtzuricaTop Fight Muay ThaiArgentinaTKO2
2016-12-03Win Alan YaunyCopa ThaiboxBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2016-10-30Win Emiliano NieriMuay Kard Chuek Fight NightBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Jumping knee)1
2016-07-31Win Franco PresentadoBosch Tour 2Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Spinning back fist)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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