Justin Torrey (born January 3, 1983) is an American

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currently competing in the

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division of the

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. He is based out of Springfield, Massachusetts, and has been a professional competitor since 2003, he has formerly competed for

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Background

Torrey has served as a

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in Iraq. Lance Cpl. Justin D. Torrey, 23, assigned to 1st Battalion,

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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

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, where the two were based. Torrey also suffered a car accident, which has kept him away from mixed martial arts for a long period between 2010 and 2013.

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.

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. 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.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Torrey made his promotional debut against Matt Makowski on June 12, 2009, at

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. He won via unanimous decision. Torrey faced Lance Everson on May 6, 2010, at Bellator 17. He won via TKO in round two. Torrey was expected to face

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in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine middleweight tournament on September 7, 2013, at

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. However, Spång had to pull out due to undisclosed reasons and Torrey instead faced

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at the same event. Torrey had his first career's defeat via TKO in the second round. Torrey was released from Bellator on August 25, 2014.

World Series of Fighting

Torrey made his debut for the

promotion on October 17, 2015, at WSOF 24. He faced Rex Harris and lost the bout via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

*Extreme Fighting International **EFI middleweight title (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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