Mike Corey | |
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Born |
O'Fallon, Missouri, United States |
March 8, 1984
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 67.5 in (171 cm) |
Fighting out of | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Team | Team Curran |
Years active | 2005–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 3 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Mike Corey (born March 8, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. He fought as a Featherweight for the MidWest Combat in the now defunct International Fight League (IFL).
A high-school wrestler, Corey joined the Marines and started MMA training while stationed in California, and won several Grapplers Quest tournaments.
Mike has made return against Tom Ahrens and which he won a clear cut decision win, winning all three rounds.
Mike now trains with Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and fighters such as Jeff Curra, Pat Curran and Bart Palaszewski.
Corey faced Chris Horodecki in his Bellator debut at Bellator 57. Corey and Horodecki fought to a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28).
Corey returned to the promotion as a replacement for Wagnney Fabiano against Ronnie Mann in the opening round of the Featherweight tournament at Bellator 60 on March 9, 2012. After being knocked down twice in the opening round, Corey fought back to wins the next two rounds, securing a unanimous decision victory.
Corey faced Shane Kruchten at WSOF 9 on March 29, 2014. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.