Introduction
Justin Torrey (born January 3, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's middleweight division.
Background
Torrey has served as a U.S. Marine in Iraq.
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 Bellator 11. 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 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. 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 World Series of Fighting 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
| 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 | 000000002015-10-17-0000October 17, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Brennan Ward | TKO (punches) | Bellator 98 | 000000002013-09-07-0000September 7, 2013 | 2 | 3:28 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Bellator season nine middleweight tournament quarterfinal. |
| Win | 7–0 | Lance Everson | TKO (punches) | Bellator 17 | 000000002010-05-06-0000May 6, 2010 | 2 | 3:55 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | 187 lb catchweight bout; Everson missed weight. |
| Win | 6–0 | Matt Makowski | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 11 | 000000002009-06-12-0000June 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 5–0 | Alexandre Moreno | TKO (punches) | EFI: International Beatdown | 000000002008-08-25-0000August 25, 2008 | 1 | 4:34 | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States | Won EFI middleweight title. |
| Win | 4–0 | Elias Rivera | KO (punch) | EFI: Uprising | 000000002007-04-14-0000April 14, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Louis Hicks | TKO (punches) | Mass Destruction 17 | 000000002004-08-28-0000August 28, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mat Santos | TKO (punches) | Mass Destruction 15 | 000000002004-02-21-0000February 21, 2004 | 1 | 3:37 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brian Knoth | KO (punches) | Mass Destruction 14 | 000000002003-12-13-0000December 13, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Taunton, Massachusetts, United States |