Mike Corey

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Mike Corey
Born (1984-03-08) March 8, 1984 (age 37)
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach67+12 in (171 cm)
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, United States
TeamTeam Curran
Years active2005–2009; 2011-2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision5
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mike Corey (born March 8, 1984) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2014, he fought in the IFL and the World Series of Fighting.

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Biography

A high-school wrestler, Corey joined the Marines and started MMA training while stationed in California, and won several Grapplers Quest tournaments.[ citation needed ]

Corey made his return , in which he had a clear-cut decision win, winning all three rounds.

Corey trained with Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and with fighters such as Jeff Curra, Pat Curran and Bart Palaszewski. He currently teaches in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Mike Corey also tutored Josh S.

Bellator Fighting Championships


World Series of Fighting

Corey faced Shane Kruchten at WSOF 9 on March 29, 2014. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [1]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
220 matches0 wins220 losses
By knockout010
By submission00
By decision-010
By disqualification0100
Unknown0100
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win13–3–1Shane KruchtenSubmission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 9 March 29, 20140200:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–3–1 Daniel Mason-Straus Decision (unanimous) Bellator 65 April 13, 2012010:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win12–2–1 Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 60 March 9, 201205:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal; Featherweight debut.
Draw11–2–1 Chris Horodecki Draw (majority) Bellator 57 November 12, 201105:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win11–2Tom AhrensDecision (unanimous)XFO 38January 22, 201105:00 Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Win10–2David CastilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Raw Power: MMADecember 10, 20090N/A Sanabis, Bahrain
Win9–2Jonathan MurphyDecision (unanimous)XFO 31August 15, 200905:00 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win8–2Tyler CombsSubmission (arm-triangle choke)XFO 27December 6, 200801:49 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win7–2Dwayne SheltonTKOUWC: InvasionApril 26, 200800:43 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss6–2Shad LierleyDecision (split)IFL: MolineApril 7, 200704:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win6–1Greg LaJoyeSubmission (triangle choke)ISCF: InvasionFebruary 9, 200701:27 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win5–1Ryan BixlerDecision (unanimous)SC: Season's BeatingsDecember 2, 200605:00 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win4–1Brian CobbDecision (unanimous)PF 2: Live MMAAugust 18, 200605:00 Hollywood, California, United States
Win3–1Adrian CamachoSubmission (kimura)RM 8: Reto Maximo 8February 25, 20060N/A Tijuana, Mexico
Loss2–1 Cub Swanson TKO (cut) KOTC 61: Flash Point September 23, 200502:52 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win2–0Nate CraigSubmission (armbar)XCF 8: Xtreme Cage Fighter 0April 9, 200511:17 California, United States
Win1-0Tony GarciaTKO (submission to strikes)CFC 2: Crown Fighting 0March 26, 200512:20 Mexico

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References

  1. "WSOF 9 results: Palhares taps Carl, Moraes batters Rettinghouse". MMAJunkie.com. March 29, 2014.