American mixed martial arts fighter
Mike De La Torre (born September 22, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist , who competes as a featherweight .
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] [ 6]
De La Torre faced Brian Ortega on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12 .[ 7] [ 8] 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] [ 11]
De La Torre faced Tiago Trator on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61 .[ 12] [ 13]
De La Torre faced Maximo Blanco on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale .[ 14] [ 15]
De La Torre faced Yui Chul Nam on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79 .[ 16] [ 17]
De La Torre was expected to face Renato Moicano on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95 .[ 18] Godofredo Pepey .[ 19] [ 20]
De La Torre faced Myles Jury on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210 .[ 21] [ 22]
In May 2017, De La Torre was released from the company.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
22 matches
14 wins
7 losses
By knockout
6
2
By submission
6
4
By decision
2
1
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
14–7 (1)
Myles Jury
TKO (punches)
UFC 210
April 8, 2017
1
3:30
Buffalo, New York , United States
Loss
14–6 (1)
Godofredo Pepey
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg
September 24, 2016
1
3:03
Brasília , Brazil
Win
14–5 (1)
Yui Chul Nam
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
November 28, 2015
3
5:00
Seoul , South Korea
Loss
13–5 (1)
Maximo Blanco
TKO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
July 12, 2015
1
0:16
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Blanco missed weight.
Win
13–4 (1)
Tiago Trator
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir
February 22, 2015
1
2:59
Porto Alegre , Brazil
NC
12–4 (1)
Brian Ortega
NC (overturned)
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
July 26, 2014
1
1:39
San Jose, California , United States
Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Ortega; overturned after he tested positive for drostanolone .
Loss
12–4
Mark Bocek
Decision (split)
The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
April 16, 2014
3
5:00
Quebec City, Quebec , Canada
Lightweight bout.
Win
12–3
Cameron Ramberg
Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Dakota FC 17
January 11, 2014
3
1:03
Fargo, North Dakota , United States
Featherweight debut.
Win
11–3
James Terry
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Arise FC
June 15, 2013
1
0:57
Santa Clara, California , United States
Win
10–3
Jordan Delano
TKO (punches)
XFS - Damage
November 17, 2012
1
1:16
Valley Center, California , United States
Loss
9–3
Kris Armbrister
Submission (triangle choke)
XFS - Brutal Conduct
January 21, 2012
2
2:55
Valley Center, California , United States
Win
9–2
Donald Molinas
Submission (rear-naked choke)
NFC - 11
January 21, 2012
1
0:36
Campo, California , United States
Win
8–2
Fabian Quintanar
TKO (elbows)
UWC Mexico - 7
June 26, 2010
2
3:42
Tijuana , Mexico
Win
7–2
Henry Briones
Decision (unanimous)
UCM 12
October 3, 2009
5
5:00
Tijuana , Mexico
Loss
6–2
Joshua Williams
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Combat 30
April 2, 2008
2
1:52
Alpine, California , United States
Win
6–1
Preston Scharf
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Combat Nevada
May 10, 2008
1
1:36
Laughlin, Nevada , United States
Win
5–1
Jason Meadors
Submission (injury)
Total Combat 26
February 16, 2008
1
0:39
San Diego, California , United States
Win
4–1
Noel Rodriguez
KO (punch)
MMAX - 18
January 26, 2008
1
0:41
Tijuana , Mexico
Loss
3–1
Zach Taylor
Submission (triangle choke)
Total Combat 25
December 15, 2007
1
3:56
San Diego, California , United States
Win
3–0
Enrique Cuellar
Submission (armbar)
MMAX 9
March 3, 2007
1
0:00
Tijuana , Mexico
Win
2–0
James Ortega
KO (punches)
Total Combat 17
October 21, 2007
1
0:00
Yuma, Arizona , United States
Win
1–0
Isaac Peralta
KO (punch)
MMAX 4
August 19, 2006
1
0:08
Tijuana , Mexico
See also
References
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