# 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 , 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.
Mike Corey also tutored Josh S.

### 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 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 13–3–1 | Shane Kruchten | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 9 | March 29, 2014 | 0 | 200:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3–1 | Daniel Mason-Straus | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 65 | April 13, 2012 | 0 | 10:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Bellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 12–2–1 | Ronnie Mann | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 60 | March 9, 2012 | 0 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Bellator Season Six Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal; Featherweight debut. |
| Draw | 11–2–1 | Chris Horodecki | Draw (majority) | Bellator 57 | November 12, 2011 | 0 | 5:00 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 11–2 | Tom Ahrens | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 38 | January 22, 2011 | 0 | 5:00 | Woodstock, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | David Castillo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Raw Power: MMA | December 10, 2009 | 0 | N/A | Sanabis, Bahrain | |
| Win | 9–2 | Jonathan Murphy | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 31 | August 15, 2009 | 0 | 5:00 | Island Lake, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Tyler Combs | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | XFO 27 | December 6, 2008 | 0 | 1:49 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Dwayne Shelton | TKO | UWC: Invasion | April 26, 2008 | 0 | 0:43 | Fairfax, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Shad Lierley | Decision (split) | IFL: Moline | April 7, 2007 | 0 | 4:00 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Greg LaJoye | Submission (triangle choke) | ISCF: Invasion | February 9, 2007 | 0 | 1:27 | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ryan Bixler | Decision (unanimous) | SC: Season's Beatings | December 2, 2006 | 0 | 5:00 | Springfield, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Brian Cobb | Decision (unanimous) | PF 2: Live MMA | August 18, 2006 | 0 | 5:00 | Hollywood, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Adrian Camacho | Submission (kimura) | RM 8: Reto Maximo 8 | February 25, 2006 | 0 | N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Cub Swanson | TKO (cut) | KOTC 61: Flash Point | September 23, 2005 | 0 | 2:52 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Nate Craig | Submission (armbar) | XCF 8: Xtreme Cage Fighter 0 | April 9, 2005 | 1 | 1:17 | California, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Tony Garcia | TKO (submission to strikes) | CFC 2: Crown Fighting 0 | March 26, 2005 | 1 | 2:20 | Mexico | |