Mike De La Torre
American mixed martial arts fighter
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Mike De La Torre (born September 22, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight.
September 22, 1986
San Diego, California, United States
| Mike De La Torre | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mike De La Torre September 22, 1986 San Diego, California, United States |
| Other names | El Cucuy |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Glendale, Arizona |
| Team | MMA Lab |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
De La Torre began training in mixed martial arts in 2005, and made his professional debut in 2006 at the age of 19, competing primarily for regional promotions across the Southwestern United States and Mexico. He is currently focused on training his students at the MMA LAB in his now home of Phoenix, Az. De La Torre has a great following of students from BJJ, Muay Thai, and wrestling.
After getting his first six victories by way of stoppage in the first round, De La Torre was able to compile a record of 12–3 along the way before signing with the UFC in April 2014. He signed with the organization on the heels of a submission finish over Cameron Ramberg.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
De La Torre made his promotional debut on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale. against Mark Bocek. He was tabbed as a short notice injury replacement for Evan Dunham[5] Bocek won the back and forth fight via split decision.[6]
De La Torre faced Brian Ortega on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.[7] Ortega originally won the bout via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round.[8] Subsequently, the result was changed to "No Contest" after Ortega tested positive for drostanolone during a post fight screening.[9]
De La Torre was briefly linked to a fight with Mark Eddiva on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55.[10] However, the fight was scrapped as both fighters were subsequently injured during training.[11]
De La Torre faced Tiago Trator on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.[12] De La Torre won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13]
De La Torre faced Maximo Blanco on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[15]
De La Torre faced Yui Chul Nam on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79.[16] He won the fight via split decision.[17]
De La Torre was expected to face Renato Moicano on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.[18] However, Moicano pulled out with injury and was replaced by Godofredo Pepey.[19] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[20]
De La Torre faced Myles Jury on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210.[21] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[22]
In May 2017, De La Torre was released from the company.
LUX Fight League
De La Torre faced Sergio Cossio in the second event of the Mexican promotion LUX Fight League, held on February 17, 2018. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| 24 matches | 14 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14–7 (1) | Kazula Vargas | KO (head kick) | Combate Americas: Mexico vs. The World | May 18, 2018 | 1 | 0:18 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 14–7 (1) | Sergio Cossio | Decision (unanimous) | LUX 002 | Feb 17, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Loss | 14–7 (1) | Myles Jury | TKO (punches) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 1 | 3:30 | Buffalo, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 (1) | Godofredo Pepey | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | September 24, 2016 | 1 | 3:03 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 14–5 (1) | Yui Chul Nam | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal | November 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Loss | 13–5 (1) | Maximo Blanco | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | July 12, 2015 | 1 | 0:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Blanco missed weight. |
| Win | 13–4 (1) | Tiago Trator | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir | February 22, 2015 | 1 | 2:59 | Porto Alegre, Brazil | |
| NC | 12–4 (1) | Brian Ortega | NC (overturned) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 1 | 1:39 | San Jose, California, United States | Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Ortega; overturned after he tested positive for drostanolone. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Mark Bocek | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy | April 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 12–3 | Cameron Ramberg | Submission (reverse triangle choke) | Dakota FC 17 | January 11, 2014 | 3 | 1:03 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 11–3 | James Terry | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Arise FC | June 15, 2013 | 1 | 0:57 | Santa Clara, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Jordan Delano | TKO (punches) | XFS - Damage | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 1:16 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Kris Armbrister | Submission (triangle choke) | XFS - Brutal Conduct | January 21, 2012 | 2 | 2:55 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Donald Molinas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | NFC - 11 | January 21, 2012 | 1 | 0:36 | Campo, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Fabian Quintanar | TKO (elbows) | UWC Mexico - 7 | June 26, 2010 | 2 | 3:42 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 7–2 | Henry Briones | Decision (unanimous) | UCM 12 | October 3, 2009 | 5 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Joshua Williams | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Combat 30 | April 2, 2008 | 2 | 1:52 | Alpine, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Preston Scharf | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Combat Nevada | May 10, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Jason Meadors | Submission (injury) | Total Combat 26 | February 16, 2008 | 1 | 0:39 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Noel Rodriguez | KO (punch) | MMAX - 18 | January 26, 2008 | 1 | 0:41 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Zach Taylor | Submission (triangle choke) | Total Combat 25 | December 15, 2007 | 1 | 3:56 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Enrique Cuellar | Submission (armbar) | MMAX 9 | March 3, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | James Ortega | KO (punches) | Total Combat 17 | October 21, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Yuma, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Isaac Peralta | KO (punch) | MMAX 4 | August 19, 2006 | 1 | 0:08 | Tijuana, Mexico |
