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.

Mike Corey
Born (1984-03-08) March 8, 1984 (age 40)
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach67+12 in (171 cm)
Fighting out ofChicago, 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

Biography

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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

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World Series of Fighting

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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

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Professional record breakdown
17 matches 13 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 7 0
By decision 5 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–3–1 Shane Kruchten Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 9 March 29, 2014 0 200:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–3–1 Daniel Mason-Straus Decision (unanimous) Bellator 65 April 13, 2012 0 10:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 12–2–1 Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 60 March 9, 2012 0 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States Bellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal; Featherweight debut.
Draw 11–2–1 Chris Horodecki Draw (majority) Bellator 57 November 12, 2011 0 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 11–2 Tom Ahrens Decision (unanimous) XFO 38 January 22, 2011 0 5:00 Woodstock, Illinois, United States
Win 10–2 David Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Raw Power: MMA December 10, 2009 0 N/A Sanabis, Bahrain
Win 9–2 Jonathan Murphy Decision (unanimous) XFO 31 August 15, 2009 0 5:00 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 8–2 Tyler Combs Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFO 27 December 6, 2008 0 1:49 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 7–2 Dwayne Shelton TKO UWC: Invasion April 26, 2008 0 0:43 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss 6–2 Shad Lierley Decision (split) IFL: Moline April 7, 2007 0 4:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 6–1 Greg LaJoye Submission (triangle choke) ISCF: Invasion February 9, 2007 0 1:27 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win 5–1 Ryan Bixler Decision (unanimous) SC: Season's Beatings December 2, 2006 0 5:00 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win 4–1 Brian Cobb Decision (unanimous) PF 2: Live MMA August 18, 2006 0 5:00 Hollywood, California, United States
Win 3–1 Adrian Camacho Submission (kimura) RM 8: Reto Maximo 8 February 25, 2006 0 N/A Tijuana, Mexico
Loss 2–1 Cub Swanson TKO (cut) KOTC 61: Flash Point September 23, 2005 0 2:52 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 2–0 Nate Craig Submission (armbar) XCF 8: Xtreme Cage Fighter 0 April 9, 2005 1 1:17 California, United States
Win 1-0 Tony Garcia TKO (submission to strikes) CFC 2: Crown Fighting 0 March 26, 2005 1 2:20 Mexico

References

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