Mike Corey (born March 8, 1984) is an American former

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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.

Bellator Fighting Championships

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

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References

External links

Mike Corey Bio on IFL.TV
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Corey, Mike American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Missouri Featherweight mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Living people 1984 births People from O'Fallon, Missouri