| 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 | |
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
| 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 |
