Cory Devela

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Cory Devela
Born (1984-05-08) May 8, 1984 (age 40)
Bonney Lake, Washington, U.S.
Other namesThe One
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois
TeamVictory Athletics
Years active2003-2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins16
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cory Devela (born August 5, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2016.

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Background

Devela began wrestling in elementary school and continued through middle and high school. After graduating, Devela attended Yakima Valley Community College on a wrestling scholarship. Devela fell into mixed martial arts while in college. He has been fighting professionally since 2004. Devela trains with veteran fighter Dennis "Superman" Hallman at Victory Athletics in Yelm, Wash. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Strikeforce

After defeating by unanimous decision "The Ultimate Fighter 1 " fighter and WEC veteran Lodune Sincaid Devela was signed by Strikeforce. And at the debut in middleweight slammed UFC veteran Joe Riggs. [2] But in the next he was knocked out by Terry Martin. [3] At June 19 of 2009 he loss to Luke Rockhold by rear naked choke. After this fight Devela dropped to welterweight and met with Bobby Voelker at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe and lost by split decision. [4]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches16 wins7 losses
By knockout52
By submission64
By decision51
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–7 Louis Taylor Technical submission (guillotine choke) WSOF 29 March 12, 201610:29 Greeley, Colorado, United States
Win16–6Adam StroupDecision (unanimous)SCL: Rumble on the MountainAugust 22, 201535:00 Loveland, Colorado, United StatesWon the SCL Middleweight Championship.
Win15–6 Nick Ring Decision (unanimous)School of Hard Knocks 44June 26, 201535:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win14–6Jared TorgesonSubmission (rear-naked choke)SCL 41: Army vs. Marines WashingtonFebruary 21, 20153N/A Everett, Washington, United States
Win13–6David AndersonSubmission (short choke)Rumble on the Ridge 29October 25, 201412:12 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Loss12–6Brent KnoppTKO (punches)CageSport 28December 7, 201342:37 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win12–5Byron SuttonTKO (punches)CageSport 27October 5, 201313:11 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss11–5 Bobby Voelker Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 201035:00 Everett, Washington, United States Welterweight debut
Loss11–4 Luke Rockhold Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 200910:30 Kent, Washington, United States
Loss11–3 Terry Martin KO (punch) Strikeforce: At The Mansion II September 20, 200832:08 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win11–2Dan MolinaDecision (unanimous)XCC 6: Western ThreatApril 5, 200835:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 Joe Riggs TKO (slam) Strikeforce: At The Dome February 23, 200811:22 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesRiggs injured ribs after a slam by Devela
Win9–2 Lodune Sincaid Decision (unanimous)SF 21: Seasons BeatingsDecember 22, 200735:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win8–2Tom JonesTKO (punches)HRP: Fight NightNovember 16, 200712:02 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United StatesWon the HRP Middleweight Championship
Win7–2John KrohnSubmission (kimura)SF 20: HomecomingOctober 27, 20072N/A Portland, Oregon, United States
Win6–2Dave KnightSubmission (verbal)XFC: Dome of Destruction 5July 22, 200620:54 Yakima, Washington, United States
Win5–2Nick TyreeSubmission (rear-naked choke)XFC: Dome of Destruction 4May 20, 20061N/A Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win4–2Jeff DietrichDecision (unanimous)USA MMA: Pacific Northwest Invitational 1October 14, 200555:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss3–2 Ed Herman Submission (armbar)PFA: Pride and FuryJune 3, 200413:20 Worley, Idaho, United States
Win3–1Adam YoheTKO (submission to punches)USA MMA: Fight TimeMarch 20, 200411:02 Lakewood, Washington, United States
Win2–1Matt ArmstrongTKO (punches)FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 12March 20, 200421:49 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win1–1Michael PeralesSubmissionFCFA: Rumble in SonoytaMarch 6, 200412:08 Sonoyta, Mexico
Loss0–1 Matt Horwich Submission (rear-naked choke)PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 2September 6, 200321:24 Pasco, Washington, United States

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References

  1. "Cory Devela interview". Archived from the original on 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
  2. "Cory Devela vs Joe riggs".
  3. "Terry Martin vs Corey Devela".
  4. "Cory Devela vs. Bobby Voelker". Archived from the original on 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2010-08-26.