Mike De La Torre

Mike De La Torre
Born Mike De La Torre
(1986-09-22) September 22, 1986
San Diego, California, United States
Other names El Cucuy
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Glendale, Arizona
Team MMA Lab
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active 2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 20
Wins 14
By knockout 6
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 1
No contests 1
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 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.

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 of 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]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Enrique 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

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown". UFC.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians". UFC.com. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Mike De La Torre - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-04-09). "Welcome to the UFC Mike De La Torre". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  5. ↑ Jesse Holland (2014-04-08). "Mark Bocek draws Mike De La Torre for TUF Nations Finale with Evan Dunham hurt". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  6. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-04-16). "TUF Nations Finale results, photos: Mark Bocek takes split from Mike De La Torre". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  7. ↑ Dana Becker (2014-06-12). "UFC On FOX 12 Picks Up Brian Ortega-Mike De La Torre". fightline.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  8. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-07-26). "UFC on FOX 12 results, photos: Brian Ortega chokes out Mike De La Torre in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  9. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (August 22, 2014). "Ex-RFA Champ Brian Ortega tests positive for anabolic steroids following UFC on Fox 12". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  10. ↑ Michael Job (September 22, 2014). "Philippine’s Mark Eddiva vs Mike De La Torre added to UFC Fight Night Sydney". fightsportasia.com. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  11. ↑ Staff (October 14, 2014). "UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  12. ↑ Staff (January 9, 2015). "Mike De La Torre vs. Tiago Trator added to UFC Fight Night 61 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ Steven Marrocco (February 22, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Mike De La Torre batters Tiago Trator for first-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  14. ↑ Staff (2015-06-01). "Maximo Blanco meets Mike De La Torre at TUF 21 Finale in July". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-01.
  15. ↑ Matt Erickson (2015-07-12). "TUF 21 Finale results: Maximo Blanco gets controversial 16-second TKO of De La Torre". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  16. ↑ Staff (4 September 2015). "Nam confirmed for UFC Seoul". foxsportsasia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  17. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-28). "UFC Fight Night 79 results: Mike De La Torre takes split from Yui Chul Nam". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.

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