Mike De La Torre

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Mike De La Torre
BornMike De La Torre
(1986-09-22) September 22, 1986 (age 37)
San Diego, California, United States
Other namesEl Cucuy
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) [1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Glendale, Arizona
Team MMA Lab
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [3]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission6
By decision2
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mike De La Torre (born September 22, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight.

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Mixed martial arts career

De La Torre began training in mixed martial arts in 2005, and made his professional debut in 2006 at the age of 19, competing primarily for regional promotions across the Southwestern United States and Mexico. He is currently focused on training his students at the MMA LAB in his now home of Phoenix, Az. De La Torre has a great following of students from BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling.

After getting his first six victories by way of stoppage in the first round, De La Torre was able to compile a record of 12–3 along the way before signing with the UFC in April 2014. He signed with the organization on the heels of a submission finish over Cameron Ramberg. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

De La Torre made his promotional debut on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale. against Mark Bocek. He was tabbed as a short notice injury replacement for Evan Dunham [5] Bocek won the back and forth fight via split decision. [6]

De La Torre faced Brian Ortega on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12. [7] Ortega originally won the bout via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round. [8] Subsequently, the result was changed to "No Contest" after Ortega tested positive for drostanolone during a post fight screening. [9]

De La Torre was briefly linked to a fight with Mark Eddiva on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55. [10] However, the fight was scrapped as both fighters were subsequently injured during training. [11]

De La Torre faced Tiago Trator on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61. [12] De La Torre won the fight via TKO in the first round. [13]

De La Torre faced Maximo Blanco on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. [14] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [15]

De La Torre faced Yui Chul Nam on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79. [16] He won the fight via split decision. [17]

De La Torre was expected to face Renato Moicano on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95. [18] However, Moicano pulled out with injury and was replaced by Godofredo Pepey. [19] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [20]

De La Torre faced Myles Jury on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210. [21] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [22]

In May 2017, De La Torre was released from the company.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches14 wins7 losses
By knockout62
By submission64
By decision21
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–7 (1) Myles Jury TKO (punches) UFC 210 April 8, 201713:30 Buffalo, New York, United States
Loss14–6 (1) Godofredo Pepey Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg September 24, 201613:03 Brasília, Brazil
Win14–5 (1) Yui Chul Nam Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal November 28, 201535:00 Seoul, South Korea
Loss13–5 (1) Maximo Blanco TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale July 12, 201510:16 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Blanco missed weight.
Win13–4 (1) Tiago Trator TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 201512:59 Porto Alegre, Brazil
NC12–4 (1) Brian Ortega NC (overturned) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 201411:39 San Jose, California, United StatesOriginally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Ortega; overturned after he tested positive for drostanolone.
Loss12–4 Mark Bocek Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy April 16, 201435:00 Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaLightweight bout.
Win12–3Cameron RambergSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Dakota FC 17January 11, 201431:03 Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win11–3James TerrySubmission (rear-naked choke)Arise FCJune 15, 201310:57 Santa Clara, California, United States
Win10–3Jordan DelanoTKO (punches)XFS - DamageNovember 17, 201211:16 Valley Center, California, United States
Loss9–3Kris ArmbristerSubmission (triangle choke)XFS - Brutal ConductJanuary 21, 201222:55 Valley Center, California, United States
Win9–2Donald MolinasSubmission (rear-naked choke)NFC - 11January 21, 201210:36 Campo, California, United States
Win8–2Fabian QuintanarTKO (elbows)UWC Mexico - 7June 26, 201023:42 Tijuana, Mexico
Win7–2 Henry Briones Decision (unanimous)UCM 12October 3, 200955:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss6–2Joshua WilliamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Combat 30April 2, 200821:52 Alpine, California, United States
Win6–1Preston ScharfSubmission (rear-naked choke)Total Combat NevadaMay 10, 200811:36 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win5–1Jason MeadorsSubmission (injury)Total Combat 26February 16, 200810:39 San Diego, California, United States
Win4–1Noel RodriguezKO (punch)MMAX - 18January 26, 200810:41 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss3–1Zach TaylorSubmission (triangle choke)Total Combat 25December 15, 200713:56 San Diego, California, United States
Win3–0Enrique CuellarSubmission (armbar)MMAX 9March 3, 200710:00 Tijuana, Mexico
Win2–0James OrtegaKO (punches)Total Combat 17October 21, 200710:00 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Isaac PeraltaKO (punch)MMAX 4August 19, 200610:08 Tijuana, Mexico

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