Justin Torrey

Justin Torrey (born January 3, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the World Series of Fighting. He is based out of Springfield, Massachusetts, and has been a professional competitor since 2003, he has formerly competed for Bellator.

Justin Torrey
Born	(1983-01-03) January 3, 1983 (age 41)[1] Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division	Middleweight (185 lb) Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach	71.0 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of	Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Team	Fighting Arts Academy
Years active	2003–2004, 2007–2010, 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	9
Wins	7
By knockout	6
By decision	1
Losses	2
By knockout	1
By decision	1
Occupation	U.S. Marine (formerly)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Torrey has served as a U.S. Marine in Iraq.^[2] Lance Cpl. Justin D. Torrey, 23, assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment arrived to take over for his younger brother, Lance Cpl. James M. Torrey, 19, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. The two battalions were swapping out duties in Fallujah, where the two were based.^[3]

Torrey also suffered a car accident, which has kept him away from mixed martial arts for a long period between 2010 and 2013.^[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Torrey started his professional career in 2003. He fought only for Massachusetts-based organization Mass Destruction, amassing a record of three victories and no losses.^{[citation needed]}

Extreme Fighting International

After years absent from mixed martial arts, Torrey fought against Elias Rivera on April 14, 2007, at EFI: Uprising. He defeated Rivera via knockout in the first round.^{[citation needed]}

Torrey next faced Alexandre Moreno on August 25, 2008, at EFI: International Beatdown for the middleweight title. He won via TKO in the first round and became the EFI middleweight champion.^[5]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Torrey made his promotional debut against Matt Makowski on June 12, 2009, at Bellator 11. He won via unanimous decision.^[2][6]

Torrey faced Lance Everson on May 6, 2010, at Bellator 17. He won via TKO in round two.^[7]

Torrey was expected to face Andreas Spång in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament on September 7, 2013, at Bellator 98. However, Spång had to pull out due to undisclosed reasons and Torrey instead faced Brennan Ward at the same event.^[8] Torrey had his first career's defeat via TKO in the second round.^[9]

Torrey was released from Bellator on August 25, 2014.^[10]

World Series of Fighting

Torrey made his debut for the World Series of Fighting promotion on October 17, 2015, at WSOF 24. He faced Rex Harris and lost the bout via split decision.^{[citation needed]}

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Extreme Fighting International
  • EFI middleweight title (one time)^[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

9 matches	7 wins	2 losses
By knockout	6	1
By decision	1	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	7–2	Rex Harris	Decision (split)	WSOF 24	October 17, 2015	3	5:00	Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Loss	7–1	Brennan Ward	TKO (punches)	Bellator 98	September 7, 2013	2	3:28	Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win	7–0	Lance Everson	TKO (punches)	Bellator 17	May 6, 2010	2	3:55	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	187 lb Catchweight bout; Everson missed weight.[11]
Win	6–0	Matt Makowski	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 11	June 12, 2009	3	5:00	Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	Welterweight bout.[12]
Win	5–0	Alexandre Moreno	TKO (punches)	EFI: International Beatdown	August 25, 2008	1	4:34	Springfield, Massachusetts, United States	Won EFI Middleweight Championship.
Win	4–0	Elias Rivera	KO (punch)	EFI: Uprising	April 14, 2007	1	N/A	Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Win	3–0	Louis Hicks	TKO (punches)	Mass Destruction 17	August 28, 2004	2	N/A	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win	2–0	Mat Santos	TKO (punches)	Mass Destruction 15	February 21, 2004	1	3:37	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win	1–0	Brian Knoth	KO (punches)	Mass Destruction 14	December 13, 2003	1	N/A	Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

References

1. "Justin Torrey's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
2. Jason Remillard (June 17, 2009). "Justin Torrey of Springfield raises his profile in mixed martial arts with a decision over Matt Makowski at Mohegan Sun". Masslive.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
3. "Deployment makes for family reunion". 1st Marine Division. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
4. Mookie Alexander (September 6, 2013). "Bellator 98: Shlemenko vs. Cooper preview, plus Joe Warren, middleweight tournament quarterfinals". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
5. "Internation [sic] Beatdown 8/25/08 official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
6. Jack Encarnacao (June 13, 2009). "Good blasts de la Cruz, takes Bellator welterweight tourney". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
7. Jesse Holland (May 6, 2010). "Bellator 17 results and live fight coverage tonight (May 6) from Boston". MMAmania.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
8. Staff (September 6, 2013). "Andreas Spång ruled out of Bellator 98, Justin Torrey meets Brennan Ward". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
9. Staff (September 7, 2013). "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
10. "Bellator releases Attila Vegh, Shahbulat Shamhalaev and eleven other fighters". mmafighting.com. August 25, 2014.
11. "Bellator 17: Justin Torrey vs. Lance Everson". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
12. "Bellator 11: Justin Torrey vs. Matt Makowski". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.