Rio Wells
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New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| Rio Wells | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rio Wells New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Other names | The Quiet Storm |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 169.5 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 75.6 in (192 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Years active | 2009 – present (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | MMA |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: June 22, 2011 | |
Rio Wells is a former Canadian Football player and MMA fighter.[1] He is from Edmonton, Alberta.
Wells was born in New Orleans in 1973. He attended John Ehret High School, the largest public school in the state of Louisiana. He was a star for the school's Football. As he played in high school with future NFL quarterback, Kordell Stewart, He was offered a scholarship to Fresno State. He Later went to the CFL to play football for five years.[citation needed]
Football career
Wells Started playing football at the age of six. By him starting at such a young age, he was able to receive help and tips to prepare him for high school. He started his Football career at John Ehret High School in Marrero, LA, where Reggie Wayne would eventually start his career. He played alongside Kordell Stewart. By graduation, Wells had scholarships to many respected colleges including Fresno State University, where he ended up.
As soon as Wells landed in Fresno, He loved it instantly.[2] He played well in college as a Defensive back, but he didn't make it to the NFL. Luckily, he attended CFL tryouts and made it to the Edmonton Eskimos. He wasn't shining in the CFL. He Played for 5 years with the CFL.[citation needed]
