Marcos Rios

Marcos Rios
Born (1999-12-11) 11 December 1999 (age 26)
General Rodríguez, Argentina
Other namesWasabi
NationalityArgentinian
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb; 10.2 st)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out of
Buenos Aires, Argentina
TeamDojo Serpiente
Years active2016–present
Kickboxing record
Total94
Wins79
By knockout48
Losses8
By knockout3
Draws7

Marcos "Wasabi" Rios (born 11 December 1999) is an Argentine 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.

Martial arts career

On 17 November 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.

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

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

On 23 October 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Fight record

Kickboxing record
79 Wins (48 (T)KO's), 9 Losses, 7 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2026-09-13WinArgentina Lucas LozanoDevil Fight Night 53Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the ISKA Argentina K-1 Welterweight title.
2026-03-14WinBrazil Matias EliseuATFC IVBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
Defends the ATFC Muay Thai title.
2025-10-11LossSpain José M. QuevedoNoche De Leyendas 2Badalona, SpainDecision53:00
For the WKN Muay Thai Inercontinental Lightweight title.
2025-06-07WinUnited States Ardeshir ShafieRajadamnern World SeriesBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2025-05-11LossCambodia Maeun MekheaDragon Kun KhmerPhnom Penh, CambodiaDecision33:00
2025-04-12WinBrazil Kevim CaverinhaATFC IIBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
Wins the vacant ATFC Muay Thai title.
2024-10-12LossJapan Yota ShigemoriKNOCK OUT 2024 vol.5Tokyo, JapanExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2024-05-18WinBrazil Julio AssunçãoWGP Kickboxing 75Brasilia, BrazilKO (Punches)12:20
2024-04-27WinArgentina Facu SuarezWGP Kickboxing 74Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (High kick)2
2024-02-25LossThailand Dansiam WeerasakreckKNOCK OUT 2024 vol.1Tokyo, JapanTKO (Doctor stoppage)22:38
2023-12-09WinJapan Bazooka KokiKNOCK OUT 2023 vol.6Tokyo, JapanTKO (retirement)23:00
2023-10-28LossBrazil Denis Souza Jr.Prime Kickboxing 7Fortaleza, BrazilTKO (Spinning back kick)23:00
For the Prime Kickboxing Super Lightweight (-64.5kg) title.
2023-06-30WinMexico Carlos GuerraBUDO Sento Championship 15Veracruz, MexicoKO (High kick)11:33
2023-04-29WinBrazil Mateus MachadoWGP Kickboxing 69Brasilia, BrazilKO (Spinning back fist)31:52
2023-03-05LossJapan Chihiro SuzukiKNOCK OUT 2023 SUPER BOUT “BLAZE”Tokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)10:46
2023-01-28WinGermany Denis WosikGlory Rivals 5Tulum, MexicoDecision (Split)33:00
2022-10-23WinArgentina Marcos EguiDevil Fight Night 35ArgentinaKO (Front kick)3
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-09-03WinBrazil Walter CandiaWGP Kickboxing 66: Almeida vs. GalazSão Paulo, BrazilTKO (Punches)12:38
2022-08-21WinArgentina Pablo HernanDevil Fight Night 34Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Referee stoppage/cut)1
Defended the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2022-06-25NCMexico Alfredo GonzalezWar of NationsCancun, Mexico
2022-06-04WinArgentina Nicolás RosasGuerra de LeonesArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2022-02-14WinBrazil Zion SilvaSupreme FGSão Paulo, BrazilTKO (Punches)12:38
2021-11-21WinArgentina Carlos MachadoMain Event Championship IIIBuenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Punches)12:38
2021-07-03WinMexico Daniel RicoBudo Sento Championship: Volume 3MexicoKO (Right straight)12:48
2021-06-21WinMexico Julio ReyesRFL Muay Thai Extreme 20Puebla, MexicoTKO (Referee stoppage)2
2021-05-21WinMexico Nahoma HernándezGala 3Santiago, Nuevo León, MexicoKO (Right hook)22:59
2021-04-10WinMexico Luis PerezBudo Sento Championship: Volume 2MexicoKO (Knee)12:00
2021-03-21WinMexico Alan ParraigaCombate SupremoMexicoKO (Knees)1
2021-02-21LossArgentina Alan YaunyTorneos De Muay ThaiArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -63.5kg title.
2019-11-17WinArgentina Nicolás VegaBosch Tour, Super Eight FinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
Wins the Bosch Tour Super Eight -64.5 kg Tournament title.
2019-11-17WinBolivia Edwin MontañoBosch Tour, Super Eight SemifinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
2019-11-17WinParaguay Marcelo RomeroBosch Tour, Super Eight QuarterfinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO1
2019-09-15WinBrazil Luis FernandoBosch TourBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO2
2019-08-02WinArgentina Heber GasparWGP 56Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Right straight)12:58
2019-07-06WinThailand YodPT PetchrungruangBosch TourPortela, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2019-06-10WinChile Hugo EspinozaPunishers 10Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Knee)2
2019-05-18WinArgentina Matías FarinelliCopa ThaiboxBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Right cross)4
2019-03-15WinArgentina Cristian PastoreEl Unico Top FightersBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-11-10WinArgentina Federico VermengoBosch Tour 14Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Referee stoppage)1
Wins the vacant WBC Muay Thai Argentina -64.5kg title.
2018-10-27WinArgentinaManiatics Fight 15Santa Fe Province, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2018-07-22WinBrazil Luiz GoncalvesWKN Simply the Best 21 - Bosch TourBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Overhand right)31:40
2018-06-10WinArgentina Erik MilocPunishers 9, FinalBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-06-10WinArgentina Franco PetronePunishers 9, Semi FinalBuenos Aires, Argentina
2018-05-18WinArgentina Arturo AguaisolSimply the Best 19Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Left hook to the body)31:40
2018-04-18WinThailand Aekmanee SitpalaponThe Global Fight, MAX Muay Thai stadiumPattaya, ThailandTKO20:40
2018-04-01WinThailand Tiwthong Sakon NakhonMAX Muay ThaiPattaya, ThailandKO (Right cross)2
2018-03-20WinThailand Yordarwut MaximumMuayThaiGalaxy Boxing StadiumPatong, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-03-10LossThailand Chaiyo Por.SakdaSingpatong, Patong Boxing StadiumPatong, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-02-12WinArgentina Francisco CorreaTop Fight X-TremeGualeguaychú, ArgentinaDecision53:00
Wins the ISKA Argentina Muay Thai -65kg title.
2017-11-27WinArgentina Alejandro RosaArgentinaDecision33:00
2017-11-17WinArgentinaGolden FightArgentinaKO2
2017-10-01WinArgentina Christian GuidoBosch TourBuenos Aires, Argentina
Wins the Bosch Tour Muay Thai -64kg title.
2017-09-16WinArgentina Pablo OrueKick Boxing Extremo VIIIArgentina
2017-07-16WinArgentina Maximiliano NuñezBosch Tour 5Buenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Knees)12:44
2017-06-18WinUruguay Bruno LavallePunishersBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO
2017-05-14WinArgentina Francisco CorreaBosch Tour 4Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2017-02-26LossArgentina Nicolas JaraBosch Tour 3Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision53:00
For the WKN Argentina Muay Thai title.
2017-01-06WinArgentina Esteban AtzuricaTop Fight Muay ThaiArgentinaTKO2
2016-12-03WinArgentina Alan YaunyCopa ThaiboxBuenos Aires, ArgentinaDecision33:00
2016-10-30WinUruguay Emiliano NieriMuay Kard Chuek Fight NightBuenos Aires, ArgentinaKO (Jumping knee)1
2016-07-31WinArgentina Franco PresentadoBosch Tour 2Buenos Aires, ArgentinaTKO (Spinning back fist)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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