Ryan LaFlare

Ryan LaFlare
Born (1983-10-01) October 1, 1983
Lindenhurst, New York, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Farmingdale, New York
Team Long Island MMA
Bellmore Kickboxing
Rank Purple Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [1]
Years active 2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 12
By knockout 4
By submission 3
By decision 5
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 was scheduled to face Alexander Yakovlev on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20.[16] However, LaFlare pulled out of the fight in early June after sustaining an undisclosed injury and replaced by Kamaru Usman.[17]

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

  1. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 32 Preview - Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Ryan LaFlare". Inside Fights. November 8, 2013.
  2. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  3. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdog-Prospect-Watch-Ryan-LaFlare-29640
  4. ↑ "UFC on FOX 9: Ryan LaFlare Took Short Notice Fight Without Hesitation". mmajunderground.com. March 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ Steven Muehlhausen (March 21, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 62: Why Ryan LaFlare contemplated not fighting again". sportingnews.com.
  6. ↑ "UFC on FUEL TV 9 adds Alloway-LaFlare". mmajunkie.com. February 9, 2013.
  7. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (August 24, 2013). "Santiago Ponzinibbio meets Ryan Laflare at UFC Fight Night 32". mmafighting.com. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  8. ↑ Tim Burke. "Ryan LaFlare in for Kelvin Gastelum, faces Court McGee at UFC on Fox 9". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  9. ↑ Mike Chiappetta (2014-02-14). "John Howard vs. Ryan LaFlare targeted for UFC's Abu Dhabi show". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-14.
  10. ↑ Staff (2014-04-29). "Gunnar Nelson mætir ósigruðum Bandaríkjamanni í Dyflinni". visir.is. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  11. ↑ @YourMMA. "LaFlare Injured, Nelson Gets New Opponent For UFC Dublin". YourMMA.tv. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
  12. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-01-22). "Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare verbally agreed for UFC Fight Night 62 in Brazil". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
  13. ↑ Thomas Myers (2015-03-22). "UFC Fight Night 62 results: Demian Maia grinds, smothers Ryan LaFlare for 25 torturous minutes". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
  14. ↑ Damon Martin (2015-08-19). "Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  15. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-12-11). "TUF 22 Finale results: Ryan LaFlare takes unanimous decision over Mike Pierce". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
  16. ↑ Staff (2016-04-04). "UFC on Fox 20 update: 4 bouts confirmed for July 23 card in Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
  17. ↑ Chris Sosa (2016-06-03). "'Nigerian Nightmare' lands spot for UFC event at United Center". redeyechicago.com. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  18. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 62: Maia vs. LaFlare Results". mmanuts.com. March 22, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
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