Ryan LaFlare

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Ryan LaFlare
Born (1983-10-01) October 1, 1983 (age 41)
Lindenhurst, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Farmingdale, New York
TeamLong Island MMA
Bellmore Kickboxing
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2008- 2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins14
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision7
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ryan LaFlare (born October 1, 1983) is an American retired mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the UFC's Welterweight division.

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Background

LaFlare was born and raised in Lindenhurst, New York, attending Lindenhurst High School where he was a League I runner-up, and placed 6th at the Suffolk County/Section XI Championships in wrestling. LaFlare then continued his career at Nassau Community College, but shifted his attention to lacrosse after a snowboarding accident. He later transferred to Farmingdale State College where he became the school's all-time leading goal scorer and was also an honorable mention All-American. LaFlare began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu upon graduation, before transitioning into mixed martial arts. [2] He also previously worked for the MMA stats website Compustrike, which he claims gave him a better understanding of the sport. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

LaFlare compiled an undefeated 6–0 record with all finishes with all of his bouts taking place in the New Jersey–based promotion Ring of Combat. There was a 2.5 year gap between his last two wins due to a plethora of injuries and the successful return got him a call up to Strikeforce. However the organization would be absorbed by the UFC shortly after signing him and he would never compete. Believing that he was free to sign elsewhere he signed with World Series of Fighting at was tentatively booked to face Josh Burkman at WSOF 2. However two weeks after the bout was announced LaFlare was called by the UFC and informed that he was under contract with them due to his previous Strikeforce contract being absorbed. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

LaFlare made his promotional debut on April 6, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 9 against Ben Alloway. [5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced promotional newcomer Santiago Ponzinibbio on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 32. [6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced Court McGee on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9, replacing an injured Kelvin Gastelum. [7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced John Howard at UFC Fight Night 39. [8] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

LaFlare was expected to face Gunnar Nelson on July 19, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 46. [9] However, he was sidelined due to injury and replaced by Zak Cummings. [10]

LaFlare faced Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 62 on March 21, 2015. [11] LaFlare lost the fight by unanimous decision. [12]

LaFlare faced Mike Pierce on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale. [13] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [14]

LaFlare was scheduled to face Alexander Yakovlev on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. [15] However, LaFlare pulled out of the fight in early June after sustaining an undisclosed injury and replaced by Kamaru Usman. [16]

LaFlare faced Roan Carneiro on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208. [17] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [18]

LaFlare faced Alex Oliveira on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25. [19] After winning the first round with his wrestling, he lost the fight via knockout in the second round, marking the first time he's been stopped in his MMA career. [20]

LaFlare faced Alex Garcia on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. [21] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

LaFlare faced Anthony Rocco Martin on October 6, 2018, at UFC 229. [23] He lost the fight via knockout in the third round after being dropped by a head kick and finished with punches. [24]

On October 10, 2018, LaFlare announced his retirement from professional MMA competition. [25]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches14 wins3 losses
By knockout42
By submission30
By decision71
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–3 Anthony Rocco Martin KO (head kick and punches) UFC 229 October 6, 201831:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–2 Alex Garcia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee April 21, 201835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss13–2 Alex Oliveira KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201721:50 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win13–1 Roan Carneiro Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 201735:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win12–1 Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–1 Demian Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare March 21, 201555:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilMaia was deducted one point in round 5 due to timidity.
Win11–0 John Howard Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 201435:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win10–0 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 201335:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win9–0 Santiago Ponzinibbio Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson November 9, 201335:00 Goiânia, Brazil
Win8–0 Ben Alloway Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi April 6, 201335:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win7–0Andrew OsborneSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 43January 25, 201332:01 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the ROC Welterweight Championship.
Win6–0Mike MedranoTKO (knee to the body and punches)Ring of Combat 30June 11, 201014:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the ROC Welterweight Championship.
Win5–0Justin HaskinsKO (punches)Ring of Combat 28February 19, 201021:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the ROC Welterweight Championship.
Win4–0Mark BerrocalTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 27November 20, 200913:19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–0Jose SulsonaSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 26September 11, 200922:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win2–0Robert CunaneKO (punch)Ring of Combat 25June 12, 200911:19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (176 lbs) bout.
Win1–0Radji Bryson-BarrettSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 20June 27, 200812:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.

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