Marcos Rios
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General Rodríguez, Argentina
| Marcos Rios | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 11, 1999 General Rodríguez, Argentina |
| Other names | Wasabi |
| Nationality | Argentinian |
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Team | Dojo Serpiente[2] |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 92 |
| Wins | 77 |
| By knockout | 47 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Draws | 7 |
Marcos "Wasabi" Rios (born December 11, 1999) is an Argentinian kickboxer, currently competing in the featherweight division of Glory.
As of February 2023, he is ranked as the tenth best super featherweight (-67.5 kg) kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick.[3]
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 -64.5 kg Championship[15]
- International Sport Kickboxing Association
- 2018 ISKA Muay Thai Argentina -65 kg Championship
