LaRue Burley

LaRue Burley (born April 25, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the XFC. A professional competitor since 2012, he has also fought in WSOF, Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and the RFA.

Mixed martial arts career Amateur career Burley began his amateur MMA career in 2012, compiling a record of 2-0.

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.

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

Burley faced Raymond Pina at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014. 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. 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. 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.

Personal life Burley has three sons and one daughter.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Bradley Desir TKO (punches) XFC 44

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Alejandro Sanchez Submission (guillotine choke) XFC 43

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Manny Villareal Decision (unanimous) LFA 53

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. Loss

Rafa García KO (punches) Combate 24: Alday vs. Lopez

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Maycon Mendonça Decision (unanimous) LFA 24

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

James Nakashima Decision (unanimous) LFA 11

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Cedric Marks TKO (punches) Fists of Fury 11

Woodward, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Ramil Mustapayev Decision (unanimous) WSOF 25

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Brian Foster KO (punch) WSOF 23

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

T.J. Hepburn Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Raymond Pina Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 126

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) Bellator 117

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win

Bubba Jenkins TKO (punches) Bellator 100

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Gabe Rivas TKO (punches) KOTC: Regulators

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Win

Kelley Oser Decision (unanimous) Coalition of Combat: Pound for Pound

Phoenix, Arizona, United States