Mike Corey

Mike Corey (born March 8, 1984) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2014, he fought in the IFL and the World Series of Fighting.

Biography

A high-school wrestler, Corey joined the Marines and started MMA training while stationed in California, and won several Grapplers Quest tournaments.

Corey made his return against Tom Ahrens, in which he had a clear-cut decision win, winning all three rounds.

Corey trained with Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and with fighters such as Jeff Curra, Pat Curran and Bart Palaszewski. He currently teaches in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Corey faced Chris Horodecki in his Bellator debut at Bellator 57. They 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 win the next two rounds, securing a unanimous decision victory.

World Series of Fighting

Corey faced Shane Kruchten at WSOF 9 on March 29, 2014. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

17 matches	13 wins	3 losses
By knockout	1	1
By submission	7	0
By decision	5	2
Draws	1

Template:MMA record start |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 13–3–1 | Shane Kruchten | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 9 | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 12–3–1 | Daniel Mason-Straus | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 65 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 12–2–1 | Ronnie Mann | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 60 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal; Featherweight Debut. |- | Template:DrawDraw | align=center| 11–2–1 | Chris Horodecki | Draw (majority) | Bellator 57 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 11–2 | Tom Ahrens | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 38 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Woodstock, Illinois, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 10–2 | David Castillo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Raw Power: MMA | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| N/A | Sanabis, Bahrain | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 9–2 | Jonathan Murphy | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 31 | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Island Lake, Illinois, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 8–2 | Tyler Combs | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | XFO 27 | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:49 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 7–2 | Dwayne Shelton | TKO | UWC: Invasion | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 0:43 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 6–2 | Shad Lierley | Decision (split) | IFL: Moline | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 4:00 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 6–1 | Greg LaJoye | Submission (triangle choke) | ISCF: Invasion | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:27 | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 5–1 | Ryan Bixler | Decision (unanimous) | SC: Season's Beatings | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Springfield, Illinois, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 4–1 | Brian Cobb | Decision (unanimous) | PF 2: Live MMA | Template:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Hollywood, California, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 3–1 | Adrian Camacho | Submission (kimura) | RM 8: Reto Maximo 8 | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | |- | style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | align=center| 2–1 | Cub Swanson | TKO (cut) | KOTC 61: Flash Point | Template:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:52 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 2–0 | Nate Craig | Submission (armbar) | XCF 8: Xtreme Cage Fighter 8 | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:17 | California, United States | |- | style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | align=center| 1-0 | Tony Garcia | Submission (strikes) | CFC 2: Crown Fighting 2 | Template:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:20 | Mexico |

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External links

• Mike Corey Bio on IFL.TV
• Template:First word Professional MMA record for Template:Removeaccents from SherdogTemplate:EditAtWikidataTemplate:WikidataCheck