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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. 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. 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

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. He won via TKO in round two. Torrey was expected to face

Andreas Spång Andreas Christian Spång (born November 7, 1978) is a Swedish professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who last competed in 2014. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for Bellator, the MFC, and Strikeforce. Personal life A ...

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

Brennan Ward Brennan Ward (born June 28, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2008, Ward formerly competed for CES MMA and was the Bellator Season Nine Middleweight Tourna ...

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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Torrey, Justin 1983 births Living people United States Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War Sportspeople from Springfield, Massachusetts American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Massachusetts Middleweight mixed martial artists United States Marines