Mike Rio
A reunion bout between ‘TUF Live’ competitors John Cofer (7-2) and Mike ‘The Wolverine’ Rio (8-1) is set for this December’s upcoming TUF 16: Finale.
Officials with the promotion confirmed the fight via the TUF on FX Twitter (@TUFonFX) account on Wednesday.
– A #TUFLive reunion at the #TUF 16 finale? Yes, please. @coferpottery vs @MikeRioMMA : IT’S ON!
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale is expected to take place on December 15, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Cofer is looking for his first Octagon win after losing his debut at the TUF 15 Finale last June. Cofer, a member of Team Faber, suffered a third round knockout versus cast mate Justin Lawrence in the “Fight of the Night” winning match. The loss ended a four fight win streak for Cofer.
This bout will be Rio’s debut bout having withdrawn from the TUF 15 Finale due to a rib injury. ‘The Wolverine’ was a member of Team Cruz and on the television season, falling to Andy Ogle. Rio hasn’t fought professionally since December 2011 after winning a second straight bout at a CFA event in Florida.