LaRue Burley

LaRue Burley
Born (1984-04-25) April 25, 1984
United States
Other names The Cannibal
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Team Power MMA
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 8
Wins 6
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

LaRue Burley (born April 25, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the lightweight division for the World Series of Fighting. A professional competitor since 2012, Burley has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

After going 2–0 in smaller promotions, Burley made his Bellator debut against Bubba Jenkins on September 20, 2013 at Bellator 100. Despite being a heavy underdog, Burley won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[1]

In his next Bellator appearance, Burley faced Cliff Wright at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[2]

Burley faced Raymond Pina at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014.[3] He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Burley signed with the Resurrection Fighting Alliance and made his promotional debut against T.J. Hepburn on April 10, 2015 at RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer.[4] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

World Series of Fighting

In June 2015, Burley signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with the World Series of Fighting.[5] In his debut, he faced |Brian Foster at WSOF 23 on September 18, 2015. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

In his second fight for the promotion, Burley faced Ramil Mustapayev at WSOF 25 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–2 Ramil Mustapayev Decision (unanimous) WSOF 25 November 20, 2015 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States WSOF Lightweight Tournament Reserve bout
Loss 6–1 Brian Foster KO (punch) WSOF 23 September 18, 2015 1 0:32 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 6–0 T.J. Hepburn Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer April 10, 2015 1 3:49 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 5–0 Raymond Pina Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 126 September 26, 2014 2 0:22 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win 4–0 Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 3–0 Bubba Jenkins TKO (punches) Bellator 100 September 20, 2013 3 3:40 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 Gabe Rivas TKO (punches) KOTC: Regulators January 19, 2013 1 1:06 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Kelley Oser Decision (unanimous) Coalition of Combat: Pound for Pound September 15, 2012 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

References

  1. "LaRue Burley vs. Bubba Jenkins". sherdog.com. September 20, 2013.
  2. "LaRue Burley vs. Cliff Wright". sherdog.com. April 18, 2014.
  3. "Bellator 126 fight card finalized for Sept. 26 in Phoenix on Spike TV". mmamania.com. September 9, 2014.
  4. Jason Floyd (March 5, 2015). "RFA signs former Bellator lightweight LaRue Burley, meets T.J. Hepburn at RFA 25". themmareport.com.
  5. Eric Kowal (June 23, 2015). "WSOF Signs LaRue Burley and Louis “Handgunz” Taylor". mymmanews.com.
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