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 Win

Shane Kruchten Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 9

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Daniel Mason-Straus Decision (unanimous) Bellator 65

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Ronnie Mann Decision (unanimous) Bellator 60

Hammond, Indiana, United States Draw

Chris Horodecki Draw (majority) Bellator 57

Rama, Ontario, Canada Win

Tom Ahrens Decision (unanimous) XFO 38

Woodstock, Illinois, United States Win

David Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Raw Power: MMA

Sanabis, Bahrain Win

Jonathan Murphy Decision (unanimous) XFO 31

Island Lake, Illinois, United States Win

Tyler Combs Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFO 27

Lakemoor, Illinois, United States Win

Dwayne Shelton TKO UWC: Invasion

Fairfax, Virginia, United States Loss

Shad Lierley Decision (split) IFL: Moline

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Greg LaJoye Submission (triangle choke) ISCF: Invasion

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States Win

Ryan Bixler Decision (unanimous) SC: Season's Beatings

Springfield, Illinois, United States Win

Brian Cobb Decision (unanimous) PF 2: Live MMA

Hollywood, California, United States Win

Adrian Camacho Submission (kimura) RM 8: Reto Maximo 8

Tijuana, Mexico Loss

Cub Swanson TKO (cut) KOTC 61: Flash Point

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Nate Craig Submission (armbar) XCF 8: Xtreme Cage Fighter 8

California, United States Win

Tony Garcia Submission (strikes) CFC 2: Crown Fighting 2

Mexico