Justin Torrey

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Justin Torrey
Born (1983-01-03) January 3, 1983 (age 40) [1]
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
TeamFighting Arts Academy
Years active2003–2004, 2007–2010, 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins7
By knockout6
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Occupation U.S. Marine (formerly)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Torrey (born January 3, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the World Series of Fighting. He is based out of Springfield, Massachusetts, and has been a professional competitor since 2003, he has formerly competed for Bellator.

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Background

Torrey has served as a U.S. Marine in Iraq. [2] Lance Cpl. Justin D. Torrey, 23, assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment arrived to take over for his younger brother, Lance Cpl. James M. Torrey, 19, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. The two battalions were swapping out duties in Fallujah, where the two were based. [3]

Torrey also suffered a car accident, which has kept him away from mixed martial arts for a long period between 2010 and 2013. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Torrey started his professional career in 2003. He fought only for Massachusetts-based organization Mass Destruction, amassing a record of three victories and no losses.[ citation needed ]

Extreme Fighting International

After years absent from mixed martial arts, Torrey fought against Elias Rivera on April 14, 2007, at EFI: Uprising. He defeated Rivera via knockout in the first round.[ citation needed ]

Torrey next faced Alexandre Moreno on August 25, 2008, at EFI: International Beatdown for the middleweight title. He won via TKO in the first round and became the EFI middleweight champion. [5]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Torrey made his promotional debut against Matt Makowski on June 12, 2009, at Bellator 11. He won via unanimous decision. [2] [6]

Torrey faced Lance Everson on May 6, 2010, at Bellator 17. He won via TKO in round two. [7]

Torrey was expected to face Andreas Spång in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament on September 7, 2013, at Bellator 98. However, Spång had to pull out due to undisclosed reasons and Torrey instead faced Brennan Ward at the same event. [8] Torrey had his first career's defeat via TKO in the second round. [9]

Torrey was released from Bellator on August 25, 2014. [10]

World Series of Fighting

Torrey made his debut for the World Series of Fighting promotion on October 17, 2015, at WSOF 24. He faced Rex Harris and lost the bout via split decision.[ citation needed ]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches7 wins2 losses
By knockout61
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–2Rex HarrisDecision (split) WSOF 24 October 17, 201535:00 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Loss7–1 Brennan Ward TKO (punches) Bellator 98 September 7, 201323:28 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season Nine Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win7–0Lance EversonTKO (punches) Bellator 17 May 6, 201023:55 Boston, Massachusetts, United States187 lb Catchweight bout; Everson missed weight. [11]
Win6–0Matt MakowskiDecision (unanimous) Bellator 11 June 12, 200935:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Welterweight bout. [12]
Win5–0Alexandre MorenoTKO (punches)EFI: International BeatdownAugust 25, 200814:34 Springfield, Massachusetts, United StatesWon EFI Middleweight Championship.
Win4–0Elias RiveraKO (punch)EFI: UprisingApril 14, 20071N/A Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Louis HicksTKO (punches)Mass Destruction 17August 28, 20042N/A Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win2–0Mat SantosTKO (punches)Mass Destruction 15February 21, 200413:37 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win1–0Brian KnothKO (punches)Mass Destruction 14December 13, 20031N/A Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

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  2. 1 2 Jason Remillard (June 17, 2009). "Justin Torrey of Springfield raises his profile in mixed martial arts with a decision over Matt Makowski at Mohegan Sun". Masslive.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Deployment makes for family reunion". 1st Marine Division. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  4. ↑ Mookie Alexander (September 6, 2013). "Bellator 98: Shlemenko vs. Cooper preview, plus Joe Warren, middleweight tournament quarterfinals". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Internation[sic] Beatdown 8/25/08 official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ Jack Encarnacao (June 13, 2009). "Good blasts de la Cruz, takes Bellator welterweight tourney". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ Jesse Holland (May 6, 2010). "Bellator 17 results and live fight coverage tonight (May 6) from Boston". MMAmania.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  8. ↑ Staff (September 6, 2013). "Andreas Spång ruled out of Bellator 98, Justin Torrey meets Brennan Ward". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  9. ↑ Staff (September 7, 2013). "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Bellator releases Attila Vegh, Shahbulat Shamhalaev and eleven other fighters". mmafighting.com. August 25, 2014.
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