Miguel Torres (fighter)
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Miguel Angel Torres is an American
mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
organization. He is a former WEC
Bantamweight
champion. Prior to fighting with the WEC
, Torres also held the bantamweight title for the US Shooto
organization, as well as for the Ironheart Crown
. Torres specializes primarily in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and also possesses a potent Muay Thai
striking arsenal. Torres received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Carlson Gracie, Jr in September 2008.
As of October 2011, Torres is ranked the #7 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog
.
nightclubs and bars. As a result, much of his early fighting career is undocumented. Prior to signing with the WEC
, he fought often on Chicago
-area shows, including the Total Fight Challenge and the Ironheart Crown
. He held the bantamweight title in both of these organizations for several years and his participation in those events is well documented.
After fighting for several years, Torres sought guidance and training under Carlson Gracie
, Senior. As a trainer of many world champions, Gracie immediately recognized Torres's talent and took him on a trip to Brazil
where he would publicly issue a challenge to the entire world. Long before Torres gained fame in the WEC
, Gracie believed that no one could beat him at 135 pounds.
Torres received several offers to fight overseas in Brazil
and Japan
after the challenge was issued. Because these offers were not lucrative, he turned them down and continued to fight locally instead.
came on September 5, 2007 against Jeff Bedard. Torres submitted Bedard in the first round with a triangle choke and then would go on to publicly request a title shot.
Torres would get one for his next fight and at WEC 32
he fought Chase Beebe
for the WEC Bantamweight Championship. Torres displayed great striking and an equally impressive ground game and submitted Beebe in the first round to become the new undisputed champion at 135.
Following the defeat of Beebe, Torres successfully defended his title with back-to-back TKO victories; one over Yoshiro Maeda
in an exciting war and the other over the previously-undefeated Manny Tapia
. It capped off a 2008 where Torres earned Breakthrough Fighter of the Year honors from Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/Sherdogs-Miscellaneous-Awards-for-2008-15727
Torres fought Takeya Mizugaki
in the main event of WEC 40
on April 5, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois and won by unanimous decision to retain his belt. Mizugaki seemingly surprised Torres with his proficient boxing skills and solid takedown defense, stuffing many attempts from the champion. Torres showed his prowess with striking, finding a home for his muay thai knees in the challenger's midsection, whilst becoming more accurate with his boxing. Both fighters displayed great heart in a competitive bout where Torres’ standup skills proved too much for his opponent.
Next in line to fight Torres for his title was Brian Bowles, who was replaced by Mizugaki due to an injury sustained by Bowles. Bowles was ringside at WEC 40
and was called out by Torres after his five-round bout with Mizugaki. The fight headlined WEC 42
on August 9, 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
. Torres started out strong, but he rushed Bowles wildly, resulting in Torres being knocked out in a big upset. The loss snapped Torres' streak of 17 consecutive victories and marked his first loss at 135 lbs.
On March 6, 2010 at WEC 47
, Torres faced and was defeated by Joseph Benavidez
, via guillotine choke in the second round.
Torres faced Charlie Valencia
on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51
. He won the fight via submission in the second round.
merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
Torres made his promotional debut against fellow WEC veteran Antonio Banuelos
on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126
. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Torres was expected to face Brad Pickett
on May 28, 2011 at UFC 130
. However, Pickett was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Demetrious Johnson
. Torres lost to Johnson via decision (all judges scoring the fight 29-28). While taken down early in the first round, Torres controlled the first round, but in rounds 2 and 3 was outstruck and controlled on the ground, and Johnson earned the victory.
Torres faced Nick Pace
on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139
. He dominated Pace, winning a landslide unanimous decision.
academy in Hammond
, Indiana
where he teaches nearly 200 students. Among these students are several up and coming fighters whom he trains to fight in the same local shows that he once competed in himself. The academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
.
An article on Yahoo!
discussed Torres' commitment to MMA
, stating that before fights he sleeps and eats in his gym
While Torres was essentially his own self-coach and ran his own training camps over the duration of his career, after his loss to Brian Bowles, Torres stated that he planned to revamp his training methods by working with several professional coaches, including Mark DellaGrotte
.
Many fans have discussed the evolution of Torres' hairstyle; Torres stated in an interview that he adopted his iconic mullet
from his father. Torres went on to say that, his father's "mullet is much more awesome than mine" and that the mullet "is a Mexican thing."
Torres was first introduced to martial arts at nine years old (although he had taken Tae-Kwon-Do lessons for a couple of years before that) when his father bought him a pair of boxing gloves
for his birthday.
In a live chat with his fans, Torres stated that he is an avid eater of chocolate
ice cream
and plays "way too many" video games.
| Win
|align=center| 39–4
|
Nick Pace
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 139
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| San Jose, California
, United States
| Catchweight bout as Pace weighed in at 141lbs.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 38–4
| Demetrious Johnson
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 130
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 38–3
| Antonio Banuelos
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 126
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 37–3
| Charlie Valencia
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| WEC 51
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:25
|Broomfield, Colorado
, United States
| Submission of the Night.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 36–3
| Joseph Benavidez
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 47
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:57
|Columbus, Ohio
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 36–2
| Brian Bowles
| KO (punches)
| WEC 42
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:57
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
| Lost the WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 36–1
|
Takeya Mizugaki
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 40
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship Won Fight of the Night Honors
|-
| Win
|align=center| 35–1
| Manny Tapia
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| WEC 37
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:04
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 34–1
| Yoshiro Maeda
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| WEC 34
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Sacramento, California
, United States
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship Won Fight of the Night Honors
|-
| Win
|align=center| 33–1
| Chase Beebe
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 32
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:59
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
| Won WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 32–1
| Jeff Bedard
| Submission (triangle choke)
| WEC 30
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:30
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 31–1
| Darius Turcinskas
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| IMMAC 2: Attack
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:57
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 30–1
| Charles Wilson
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 7
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:29
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 29–1
| Bobby Gamboa
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| AFC 19
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:52
|Boca Raton, Florida
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 28–1
| Derek Collins
| TKO (punches)
| Total Fight Challenge 6
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:32
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 27–1
|
Richard Nancoo
| TKO (punches)
| IHC 10: Tempest
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 26–1
| Joe Pearson
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 5
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:28
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 25–1
| Ryan Ackerman
| Submission (armbar)
| IHC 9: Purgatory
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:45
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 24–1
| Mike French
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Superbrawl 40
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:44
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 23–1
| Jim Bruketta
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:08
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 22–1
| Alex Khanbabian
| Submission (armbar)
| IHC 8: Ethereal
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:01
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 21–1
| Mustafa Hussaini
| TKO (punches)
| IHC 7: The Crucible
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:24
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 20–1
| Ryan Ackerman
| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 6: Inferno
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 20–0
| Lindsey Durlacher
| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 4: Armageddon
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 19–0
| Brian Szohr
| Submission (triangle choke)
| TCC: Battle of the Badges
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:36
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 18–0
| Craig Williamson
| Submission (triangle choke)
| TCC: Battle of the Badges
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:45
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17–0
| Steve Reyna
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| IHC 3: Exodus
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16–0
| Nick Mitchell
| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 3: Exodus
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–0
| Danny Long
| KO (punches)
| TCC: Total Combat Challenge
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–0
| Patrick Rodriguez
| Submission
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:41
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–0
| Josh Mason
| Submission (punches)
| Cage Rage 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Kokomo, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–0
| Mark Jaromillo
| Submission (armbar)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:40
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–0
| David Odle
| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:05
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–0
| Danny Alexander
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:58
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–0
| Jesse Gudenschwagger
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| MMA Invitational 4
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Chad Bratton
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Shootfighting
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 15:00
|Indianapolis, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Ricky Olson
| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Shootfighting
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 15:00
|Indianapolis, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| Cory Merriman
| Submission (punches)
| Extreme Shootfighting
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:27
|Indianapolis, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Dan Caesar
| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:30
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Kris Kramer
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:00
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Michael Reyna
| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:22
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Dan Caesar
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:09
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Larry Pulliam
| TKO (punches)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:10
|Highland, Indiana
, United States
|
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mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
organization. He is a former WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
Bantamweight
Bantamweight (MMA)
The bantamweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The King of the Cage bantamweight class with upper limit at 145 lb...
champion. Prior to fighting with the WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
, Torres also held the bantamweight title for the US Shooto
Shooto
Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...
organization, as well as for the Ironheart Crown
Ironheart Crown
The Ironheart Crown is a US based mixed martial arts organization founded in 1999. The official first event took place on November 6, 1999 at the St. Andrews Arena on Addison Street in Chicago, Illinois. The second event was held at the same venue the following year.By the second show, the...
. Torres specializes primarily in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and also possesses a potent Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
striking arsenal. Torres received his black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Carlson Gracie, Jr in September 2008.
As of October 2011, Torres is ranked the #7 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog
Sherdog
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.
Mixed martial arts career
For a number of years Torres fought primarily in small, unsanctioned events held in Northwest IndianaIndiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
nightclubs and bars. As a result, much of his early fighting career is undocumented. Prior to signing with the WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
, he fought often on Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
-area shows, including the Total Fight Challenge and the Ironheart Crown
Ironheart Crown
The Ironheart Crown is a US based mixed martial arts organization founded in 1999. The official first event took place on November 6, 1999 at the St. Andrews Arena on Addison Street in Chicago, Illinois. The second event was held at the same venue the following year.By the second show, the...
. He held the bantamweight title in both of these organizations for several years and his participation in those events is well documented.
After fighting for several years, Torres sought guidance and training under Carlson Gracie
Carlson Gracie
Carlson Gracie, Sr. was a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was the eldest son of Carlos Gracie, founder of the system with his uncle Hélio Gracie, and learned the art from his uncle and his father. He was a member of the legendary Gracie family.- Biography :Carlson Gracie would later split...
, Senior. As a trainer of many world champions, Gracie immediately recognized Torres's talent and took him on a trip to Brazil
Brazil
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where he would publicly issue a challenge to the entire world. Long before Torres gained fame in the WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
, Gracie believed that no one could beat him at 135 pounds.
Torres received several offers to fight overseas in Brazil
Brazil
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and Japan
Japan
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after the challenge was issued. Because these offers were not lucrative, he turned them down and continued to fight locally instead.
World Extreme Cagefighting
His first fight with the WECWorld Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
came on September 5, 2007 against Jeff Bedard. Torres submitted Bedard in the first round with a triangle choke and then would go on to publicly request a title shot.
Torres would get one for his next fight and at WEC 32
WEC 32
WEC 32: New Mexico was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. For the first time under Zuffa ownership, the show was held in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and not the usual spot of Las Vegas, Nevada...
he fought Chase Beebe
Chase Beebe
Chase Beebe is an American professional mixed martial artist from Chicago, Illinois. He has recently fought for the World Extreme Cagefighting organization, where he was the Bantamweight Champion. He lost that belt on February 13, 2008, to fellow Midwestern MMA fighter Miguel Torres...
for the WEC Bantamweight Championship. Torres displayed great striking and an equally impressive ground game and submitted Beebe in the first round to become the new undisputed champion at 135.
Following the defeat of Beebe, Torres successfully defended his title with back-to-back TKO victories; one over Yoshiro Maeda
Yoshiro Maeda
Yoshiro Maeda is a Japanese mixed martial artist that has competed for Pancrase, DEEP, Pride, WEC and DREAM. He fought for the WEC Bantamweight Title at WEC 34 against Miguel Torres...
in an exciting war and the other over the previously-undefeated Manny Tapia
Manny Tapia
Manny Tapia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter from Chino, California who trains out of Millennia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, California...
. It capped off a 2008 where Torres earned Breakthrough Fighter of the Year honors from Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/Sherdogs-Miscellaneous-Awards-for-2008-15727
Torres fought Takeya Mizugaki
Takeya Mizugaki
Takeya Mizugaki is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of October 2011, Mizugaki is ranked the #10 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog....
in the main event of WEC 40
WEC 40
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on April 5, 2009 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. The event aired live on the Versus Network....
on April 5, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois and won by unanimous decision to retain his belt. Mizugaki seemingly surprised Torres with his proficient boxing skills and solid takedown defense, stuffing many attempts from the champion. Torres showed his prowess with striking, finding a home for his muay thai knees in the challenger's midsection, whilst becoming more accurate with his boxing. Both fighters displayed great heart in a competitive bout where Torres’ standup skills proved too much for his opponent.
Next in line to fight Torres for his title was Brian Bowles, who was replaced by Mizugaki due to an injury sustained by Bowles. Bowles was ringside at WEC 40
WEC 40
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on April 5, 2009 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. The event aired live on the Versus Network....
and was called out by Torres after his five-round bout with Mizugaki. The fight headlined WEC 42
WEC 42
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on August 9, 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NevadaThe event drew an estimated 670,000 viewers on Versus.-Preliminary card:...
on August 9, 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
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. Torres started out strong, but he rushed Bowles wildly, resulting in Torres being knocked out in a big upset. The loss snapped Torres' streak of 17 consecutive victories and marked his first loss at 135 lbs.
On March 6, 2010 at WEC 47
WEC 47
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on March 6, 2010. It was held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio-Background:...
, Torres faced and was defeated by Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Rolando Benavidez is an American mixed martial artist. After fighting in smaller shows while working as a screen printer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he joined up with Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male in 2007. He has since fought in Dream and most recently the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion...
, via guillotine choke in the second round.
Torres faced Charlie Valencia
Charlie Valencia
Carlos Enrique Valencia is an American mixed martial artist . He has fought for the WEC and UFC in their bantamweight divisions..-Early life:...
on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51
WEC 51
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on September 30, 2010 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The event was the first that the WEC hosted in Colorado.-Background:...
. He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme CagefightingWorld Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
Torres made his promotional debut against fellow WEC veteran Antonio Banuelos
Antonio Banuelos
Juan Antonio Banuelos is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126
UFC 126
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 5, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Torres was expected to face Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett is an English mixed martial artist and the former Cage Rage British Featherweight champion and Ultimate Challenge MMA Featherweight Champion. He currently competes as a Bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
on May 28, 2011 at UFC 130
UFC 130
UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 28, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:...
. However, Pickett was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson (fighter)
Demetrious Johnson is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Johnson is ranked among the top ten bantamweights in the world by leading mixed martial arts publications...
. Torres lost to Johnson via decision (all judges scoring the fight 29-28). While taken down early in the first round, Torres controlled the first round, but in rounds 2 and 3 was outstruck and controlled on the ground, and Johnson earned the victory.
Torres faced Nick Pace
Nick Pace
Nick Pace is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Pace mostly fought in the Ring of Combat promotion where he was the reigning and inaugural Ring of Combat Bantamweight champion until he signed with World...
on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139
UFC 139
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, USA...
. He dominated Pace, winning a landslide unanimous decision.
Training
Torres owns and operates a mixed martial artsMixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
academy in Hammond
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
where he teaches nearly 200 students. Among these students are several up and coming fighters whom he trains to fight in the same local shows that he once competed in himself. The academy specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
.
An article on Yahoo!
Yahoo!
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discussed Torres' commitment to MMA
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, stating that before fights he sleeps and eats in his gym
While Torres was essentially his own self-coach and ran his own training camps over the duration of his career, after his loss to Brian Bowles, Torres stated that he planned to revamp his training methods by working with several professional coaches, including Mark DellaGrotte
Mark DellaGrotte
Mark DellaGrotte is an American former professional Muay Thai kickboxer and a trainer in Muay Thai. He is the owner and operator of the Sityodtong USA Branch in Somerville, Massachusetts, and was certified and appointed by Master Yodtong to be recognized as an international conservator of Thai...
.
Personal life
Miguel Torres is divorced. His daughter was born on August 26, 2007.Many fans have discussed the evolution of Torres' hairstyle; Torres stated in an interview that he adopted his iconic mullet
Mullet (haircut)
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back. . The mullet began to appear in popular media in the 1960s and 1970s but did not become generally well-known until the early 1980s...
from his father. Torres went on to say that, his father's "mullet is much more awesome than mine" and that the mullet "is a Mexican thing."
Torres was first introduced to martial arts at nine years old (although he had taken Tae-Kwon-Do lessons for a couple of years before that) when his father bought him a pair of boxing gloves
Boxing gloves
Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches. The term also refers to gloves used in training, though these often differ from competition gloves...
for his birthday.
In a live chat with his fans, Torres stated that he is an avid eater of chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate is a raw or processed food produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Mexico, Central and South America. Its earliest documented use is around 1100 BC...
ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
and plays "way too many" video games.
Championships and awards
- World Extreme CagefightingWorld Extreme CagefightingWorld Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
- WEC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- SherdogSherdogSherdog is an American website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts . The site is a member of the Crave Online network and provides MMA related content for ESPN.com.- History :...
- Breakthrough Fighter of the Year (2008)
Mixed martial arts record
While his fight database record is 39–4, Torres claims a ledger of 52–4, stating that "he started fighting way before there were databases."| Win
|align=center| 39–4
|
Nick PaceNick Pace
Nick Pace is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Pace mostly fought in the Ring of Combat promotion where he was the reigning and inaugural Ring of Combat Bantamweight champion until he signed with World...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 139
UFC 139
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, USA...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, United States
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| Catchweight bout as Pace weighed in at 141lbs.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 38–4
|
Demetrious JohnsonDemetrious Johnson (fighter)
Demetrious Johnson is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Johnson is ranked among the top ten bantamweights in the world by leading mixed martial arts publications...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 130
UFC 130
UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 28, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 38–3
|
Antonio BanuelosAntonio Banuelos
Juan Antonio Banuelos is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 126
UFC 126
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 5, 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 37–3
|
Charlie ValenciaCharlie Valencia
Carlos Enrique Valencia is an American mixed martial artist . He has fought for the WEC and UFC in their bantamweight divisions..-Early life:...
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| WEC 51
WEC 51
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on September 30, 2010 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The event was the first that the WEC hosted in Colorado.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:25
|Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, Colorado
The City and County of Broomfield is a prominent suburb and tier of the Denver metropolitan area in the State of Colorado of the United States. Broomfield has a consolidated city and county government which operates under Article XX, Sections 10-13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. The...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Submission of the Night.
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 36–3
|
Joseph BenavidezJoseph Benavidez
Joseph Rolando Benavidez is an American mixed martial artist. After fighting in smaller shows while working as a screen printer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, he joined up with Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male in 2007. He has since fought in Dream and most recently the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 47
WEC 47
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on March 6, 2010. It was held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio-Background:...
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:57
|Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 36–2
|
Brian Bowles| KO (punches)
| WEC 42
WEC 42
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on August 9, 2009 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NevadaThe event drew an estimated 670,000 viewers on Versus.-Preliminary card:...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:57
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Lost the WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 36–1
|
Takeya MizugakiTakeya Mizugaki
Takeya Mizugaki is a Japanese mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of October 2011, Mizugaki is ranked the #10 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog....
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 40
WEC 40
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on April 5, 2009 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. The event aired live on the Versus Network....
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship Won Fight of the Night Honors
|-
| Win
|align=center| 35–1
|
Manny TapiaManny Tapia
Manny Tapia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter from Chino, California who trains out of Millennia MMA in Rancho Cucamonga, California...
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| WEC 37
WEC 37
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting on December 3, 2008 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event aired live on the Versus Network....
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:04
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 34–1
|
Yoshiro MaedaYoshiro Maeda
Yoshiro Maeda is a Japanese mixed martial artist that has competed for Pancrase, DEEP, Pride, WEC and DREAM. He fought for the WEC Bantamweight Title at WEC 34 against Miguel Torres...
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| WEC 34
WEC 34
WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on June 1, 2008 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. The main event, announced on WEC 33, was a bout between Jens Pulver and Urijah Faber for the WEC Featherweight Championship. WEC 34...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Defended WEC Bantamweight Championship Won Fight of the Night Honors
|-
| Win
|align=center| 33–1
|
Chase BeebeChase Beebe
Chase Beebe is an American professional mixed martial artist from Chicago, Illinois. He has recently fought for the World Extreme Cagefighting organization, where he was the Bantamweight Champion. He lost that belt on February 13, 2008, to fellow Midwestern MMA fighter Miguel Torres...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| WEC 32
WEC 32
WEC 32: New Mexico was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. For the first time under Zuffa ownership, the show was held in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and not the usual spot of Las Vegas, Nevada...
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:59
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Won WEC Bantamweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 32–1
|
Jeff Bedard| Submission (triangle choke)
| WEC 30
WEC 30
WEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting . The event took place on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired live on the Versus Network....
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:30
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 31–1
|
Darius Turcinskas| Submission (rear naked choke)
| IMMAC 2: Attack
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:57
|Chicago, Illinois, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 30–1
|
Charles Wilson| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 7
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:29
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 29–1
|
Bobby Gamboa| Submission (rear naked choke)
| AFC 19
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:52
|Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA, incorporated in May 1925. In the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. However, the majority of the people under the postal address of Boca Raton, about...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 28–1
|
Derek Collins| TKO (punches)
| Total Fight Challenge 6
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:32
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
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| Win
|align=center| 27–1
|
Richard Nancoo| TKO (punches)
| IHC 10: Tempest
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 26–1
|
Joe Pearson| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 5
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:28
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 25–1
|
Ryan Ackerman| Submission (armbar)
| IHC 9: Purgatory
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:45
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 24–1
|
Mike French| Submission (triangle choke)
| Superbrawl 40
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:44
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 23–1
|
Jim Bruketta| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Fight Challenge 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:08
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 22–1
|
Alex Khanbabian| Submission (armbar)
| IHC 8: Ethereal
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:01
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 21–1
|
Mustafa Hussaini| TKO (punches)
| IHC 7: The Crucible
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:24
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 20–1
|
Ryan Ackerman| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 6: Inferno
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 20–0
|
Lindsey DurlacherLindsey Durlacher
Lindsey Durlacher was an American Greco-Roman wrestler whose career highlight was a bronze medal at the 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships at 121 pounds...
| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 4: Armageddon
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 19–0
|
Brian Szohr| Submission (triangle choke)
| TCC: Battle of the Badges
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:36
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 18–0
|
Craig Williamson| Submission (triangle choke)
| TCC: Battle of the Badges
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:45
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 17–0
|
Steve Reyna| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| IHC 3: Exodus
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16–0
|
Nick Mitchell| Decision (unanimous)
| IHC 3: Exodus
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–0
|
Danny Long| KO (punches)
| TCC: Total Combat Challenge
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–0
|
Patrick Rodriguez| Submission
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:41
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–0
|
Josh Mason| Submission (punches)
| Cage Rage 2
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
|Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties....
, United States
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|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–0
|
Mark Jaromillo| Submission (armbar)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:40
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–0
|
David Odle| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:05
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–0
|
Danny Alexander| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Finke's FCC
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:58
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–0
|
Jesse Gudenschwagger| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| MMA Invitational 4
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Indiana
Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at ....
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| Win
|align=center| 8–0
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Chad Bratton| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Shootfighting
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 15:00
|Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 7–0
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Ricky Olson| Decision (unanimous)
| Extreme Shootfighting
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 15:00
|Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 6–0
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Cory Merriman| Submission (punches)
| Extreme Shootfighting
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:27
|Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 5–0
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Dan Caesar| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:30
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 4–0
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Kris Kramer| Submission (triangle choke)
| Finke's FCC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:00
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 3–0
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Michael Reyna| Submission (punches)
| Finke's FCC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:22
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 2–0
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Dan Caesar| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Finke's FCC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:09
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
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Larry Pulliam| TKO (punches)
| Finke's FCC
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:10
|Highland, Indiana
Highland, Indiana
Highland is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Indiana:*Highland, Lake County, Indiana*Highland, Vanderburgh County, Indiana*Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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