Ryan LaFlare

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Ryan LaFlare (born October 1, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. As of March 30, 2015, he is #15 in official UFC welterweight rankings.[2]

Background

LaFlare was born and raised in Lindenhurst, New York, attending Lindenhurst High School where he was a state champion in wrestling. LaFlare then continued his career at Nassau Community College where he also won a championship, but shifted his attention to lacrosse after a snowboarding accident. He later transferred to Farmingdale State College where he became the school's all-time leading goal scorer and was also an honorable mention All-American. LaFlare began practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu upon graduation, before transitioning into mixed martial arts.[3] He also previously worked for the MMA stats website Compustrike, which he claims gave him a better understanding of the sport.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

LaFlare compiled an undefeated 6-0 record with all finishes with all of his bouts taking place in the New Jersey-based promotion Ring of Combat. There was a 2.5 year gap between his last two wins due to a plethora of injuries and the successful return got him a call up to Strikeforce. However the organization would be absorbed by the UFC shortly after signing him and he would never compete. Believing that he was free to sign elsewhere he signed with World Series of Fighting at was tentatively booked to face Josh Burkman at WSOF 2. However two weeks after the bout was announced LaFlare was called by the UFC and informed that he was under contract with them due to his previous Strikeforce contract being absorbed.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

LaFlare made his UFC debut on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9 against Ben Alloway.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced promotional newcomer Santiago Ponzinibbio on November 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 32.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced Court McGee on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9, replacing an injured Kelvin Gastelum.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

LaFlare faced John Howard at UFC Fight Night 39.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

LaFlare was expected to face Gunnar Nelson on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46.[10] However, he was sidelined due to injury and replaced by Zak Cummings.[11]

LaFlare faced Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 62 on March 21, 2015.[12] LaFlare lost the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

LaFlare faced Mike Pierce on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

LaFlare is expected to face Alexander Yakovlev on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[16]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–1 Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–1 Demian Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare March 21, 2015 5 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 11–0 John Howard Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson April 11, 2014 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 10–0 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 9–0 Santiago Ponzinibbio Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson November 9, 2013 3 5:00 Goiânia, Brazil
Win 8–0 Ben Alloway Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi April 6, 2013 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 7–0 Andrew Osborne Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 43 January 25, 2013 3 2:01 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–0 Mike Medrano TKO (knee to the body and punches) Ring of Combat 30 June 11, 2010 1 4:07 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–0 Justin Haskins KO (punches) Ring of Combat 28 February 19, 2010 2 1:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–0 Mark Berrocal TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 27 November 20, 2009 1 3:19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–0 Jose Sulsona Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 26 September 11, 2009 2 2:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0 Robert Cunane KO (punch) Ring of Combat 25 June 12, 2009 1 1:19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 1–0 Radji Bryson-Barrett Submission (armbar) Ring of Combat 20 June 27, 2008 1 2:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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See also

References

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