Mike De La Torre
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Mike De La Torre
| other_names = El Cucuy
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| birth_name = Mike De La Torre
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|9|22}}
| birth_place = San Diego, California, United States
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| nationality = American
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| weight = {{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Featherweight
Lightweight
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| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Glendale, Arizona
| team = MMA Lab
| rank = Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu{{cite web|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/mike-de-la-torre|title=Mike De La Torre - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=February 24, 2015}}
| years_active = 2006–present
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| mma_subwin = 6
| mma_decwin = 2
| mma_koloss = 2
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Mike De La Torre (born September 22, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a featherweight.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/9/5595302/ufc-signs-mike-de-la-torre-fights-mark-bocek-evan-dunham-injury-tuf-nations-mma-news|title=Welcome to the UFC Mike De La Torre|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2014-04-09|accessdate=2014-04-09}}
=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{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/4/8/5594608/mark-bocek-draws-mike-de-la-torre-for-tuf-nations-finale-with-evan|title=Mark Bocek draws Mike De La Torre for TUF Nations Finale with Evan Dunham hurt|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2014-04-08|accessdate=2014-04-08}} Bocek won the back and forth fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/tuf-nations-finale-results-photos-mark-bocek-takes-split-from-mike-de-la-torre|title=TUF Nations Finale results, photos: Mark Bocek takes split from Mike De La Torre|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-04-16|accessdate=2014-04-16}}
De La Torre faced Brian Ortega on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/ufc-fox-12-picks-brian-ortega-mike-de-la-torre/|title=UFC On FOX 12 Picks Up Brian Ortega-Mike De La Torre |publisher=fightline.com |author=Dana Becker|date=2014-06-12|accessdate=2013-06-12}} Ortega originally won the bout via submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/ufc-on-fox-12-results-photos-mike-de-la-torre-vs-brian-ortega|title=UFC on FOX 12 results, photos: Brian Ortega chokes out Mike De La Torre in first|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-07-26|accessdate=2014-07-26}} Subsequently, the result was changed to "No Contest" after Ortega tested positive for drostanolone during a post fight screening.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ExRFA-Champ-Brian-Ortega-Tests-Positive-for-Anabolic-Steroids-Following-UFC-on-Fox-12-72245|title=Ex-RFA Champ Brian Ortega tests positive for anabolic steroids following UFC on Fox 12|publisher=sherdog.com |author=C.J. Tuttle|date=August 22, 2014|accessdate=August 22, 2014}}
De La Torre was briefly linked to a fight with Mark Eddiva on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 55.{{cite web|url=https://fightsportasia.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/philippines-mark-eddiva-vs-mike-de-la-torre-added-to-ufc-fight-night-sydney/|title=Philippine's Mark Eddiva vs Mike De La Torre added to UFC Fight Night Sydney|publisher=fightsportasia.com |author=Michael Job|date=September 22, 2014|accessdate=September 22, 2014}} However, the fight was scrapped as both fighters were subsequently injured during training.{{cite web|url=http://fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/news/104-ufc-fight-night-sydney/905-ufc-fight-night-rockhold-vs-bisping-lineup-finalised-for-sydney|title=UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping lineup finalised for Sydney|publisher=fightnewsaustralia.com|author=Staff|date=October 14, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024064712/http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/news/104-ufc-fight-night-sydney/905-ufc-fight-night-rockhold-vs-bisping-lineup-finalised-for-sydney|archive-date=October 24, 2014|url-status=dead}}
De La Torre faced Tiago Trator on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/mike-de-la-torre-vs-tiago-trator-added-to-ufc-fight-night-61-in-brazil|title=Mike De La Torre vs. Tiago Trator added to UFC Fight Night 61 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=January 9, 2015|accessdate=January 9, 2015}} De La Torre won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-61-results-mike-de-la-torre-batters-tiago-trator-for-first-round-tko|title=UFC Fight Night 61 results: Mike De La Torre batters Tiago Trator for first-round TKO|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=February 22, 2015|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}
De La Torre faced Maximo Blanco on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/maximo-blanco-meets-mike-de-la-torre-at-tuf-21-finale-in-july|title=Maximo Blanco meets Mike De La Torre at TUF 21 Finale in July|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-06-01|accessdate=2015-06-01}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-maximo-blanco-gets-controversial-16-second-tko-of-mike-de-la-torre|title=TUF 21 Finale results: Maximo Blanco gets controversial 16-second TKO of De La Torre|work=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2015-07-12|accessdate=2015-07-12}}
De La Torre faced Yui Chul Nam on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsportsasia.com/other-sports/news/detail/item76484/|title=Nam confirmed for UFC Seoul|publisher=foxsportsasia.com|author=Staff|date=4 September 2015|accessdate=4 September 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124160401/http://www.foxsportsasia.com/other-sports/news/detail/item76484/|archivedate=24 November 2015}} He won the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-79-results-mike-de-la-torre-takes-split-from-yui-chul-nam|title=UFC Fight Night 79 results: Mike De La Torre takes split from Yui Chul Nam|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-11-28|accessdate=2015-11-28}}
De La Torre was expected to face Renato Moicano on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/report-ufcs-return-to-brasilia-starts-to-take-shape-including-erick-silva-vs-brandon-thatch|title=UFC's return to Brasilia starts to take shape|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-03|accessdate=2016-08-03}} However, Moicano pulled out with injury and was replaced by Godofredo Pepey.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injuries-force-several-changes-to-ufc-fight-night-95-in-brasilia|title=Injuries force several changes to UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-13|accessdate=2016-08-13}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/ufc-fight-night-95-results-godofredo-pepey-chokes-mike-de-la-torre-for-4th-first-round-finish-in-5-fights|title=UFC Fight Night 95 results: Godofredo Pepey chokes Mike De La Torre for 4th first round finish in five fights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2016-09-24|date=2016-09-24}}
De La Torre faced Myles Jury on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210.{{cite web |url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170302/ufc-210-adds-myles-jury-vs-michael-de-la-torre|title=UFC 210 adds Myles Jury vs. Michael De La Torre|publisher=dailynews.com|author=Brian Martin|date=2017-03-02|accessdate=2017-03-02}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-210-results-myles-jury-bloodies-mike-de-la-torre-snaps-losing-skid-with-first-round-finish|title=UFC 210 results: Myles Jury bloodies Mike De La Torre, snaps losing skid with first-round finish|author=Ben Fowlkes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-04-08|accessdate=2017-04-08}}
In May 2017, De La Torre was released from the company.
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-losses=2
|dec-losses=1
|sub-wins=6
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|dec-wins=2
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|14–7 (1)}}
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2017|April|8}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:30
|Buffalo, New York, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–6 (1)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg
|{{dts|2016|September|24}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:03
|Brasília, Brazil
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–5 (1)
|Decision (split)
|UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
|{{dts|2015|November|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Seoul, South Korea
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–5 (1)
|TKO (punches)
|The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
|{{dts|2015|July|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:16
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (148.5 lbs) bout; Blanco missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center|13–4 (1)
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir
| {{dts|2015|February|22}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:59
| Porto Alegre, Brazil
|
|-
|{{nocontest}}NC
| align=center|12–4 (1)
| NC (overturned)
| UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
| {{dts|2014|July|26}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:39
| San Jose, California, United States
|{{small|Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Ortega; overturned after he tested positive for drostanolone.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–4
| Decision (split)
| The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
| {{dts|2014|April|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–3
| Cameron Ramberg
| Submission (reverse triangle choke)
| Dakota FC 17
| {{dts|2014|January|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:03
| Fargo, North Dakota, United States
|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–3
| James Terry
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Arise FC
| {{dts|2013|June|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:57
| Santa Clara, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}} Win
|align=center|10–3
| Jordan Delano
| TKO (punches)
| XFS - Damage
| {{dts|2012|November|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:16
| Valley Center, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–3
| Kris Armbrister
| Submission (triangle choke)
| XFS - Brutal Conduct
| {{dts|2012|January|21}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:55
| Valley Center, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
| Donald Molinas
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| NFC - 11
| {{dts|2012|January|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:36
| Campo, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2
| Fabian Quintanar
| TKO (elbows)
| UWC Mexico - 7
| {{dts|2010|June|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:42
| Tijuana, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| UCM 12
| {{dts|2009|October|3}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
| Tijuana, Mexico
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|6–2
| Joshua Williams
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Total Combat 30
| {{dts|2008|April|2}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:52
| Alpine, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
| Preston Scharf
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Total Combat Nevada
| {{dts|2008|May|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:36
| Laughlin, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
| Jason Meadors
| Submission (injury)
| Total Combat 26
| {{dts|2008|February|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:39
| San Diego, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
| Noel Rodriguez
| KO (punch)
| MMAX - 18
| {{dts|2008|January|26}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:41
| Tijuana, Mexico
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–1
| Zach Taylor
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Total Combat 25
| {{dts|2007|December|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:56
| San Diego, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
| Enrique Cuellar
| Submission (armbar)
| MMAX 9
| {{dts|2007|March|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:00
| Tijuana, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
| James Ortega
| KO (punches)
| Total Combat 17
| {{dts|2007|October|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:00
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
| Isaac Peralta
| KO (punch)
| MMAX 4
| {{dts|2006|August|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:08
| Tijuana, Mexico
|
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See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/mike-de-la-torre Official UFC Profile]
- {{Sherdog}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Featherweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu