"The One" Cory Devela is an American

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

 mixed martial artist

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

 from Bonney Lake, Washington

Bonney Lake, Washington

Bonney Lake is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 17,374 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bonney Lake is located at ....

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School wrestling

Devela started wrestling in elementary school and continued through middle and high school. After graduation, Devela attended Yakima Valley Community College on a wrestling scholarship. Devela fell into mixed martial arts while in college. He has been fighting professionally since 2004. Devela trains with veteran fighter Dennis “Superman” Hallman

Dennis Hallman

Dennis Lloyd Hallman is an American professional mixed martial artist from the U.S. state of Washington. A former state champion wrestler, Hallman is known best for his expertise as a grappler. He has appeared in many fight organizations, including UFC, Strikeforce, IFL, Shooto, Rumble on the...

 at Victory Athletics in Yelm, Wash.

Strikeforce

After defeating by unanimous decision “The Ultimate Fighter 1 “ fighter and WEC veteran Lodune Sincaid

Lodune Sincaid

Lodune Sincaid is an American professional mixed martial artist from North Hollywood, California. He is a former World Extreme Cagefighting light heavyweight champion, and was featured on the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 1 reality show, losing to Bobby Southworth by knockout in the first...

 Devela was signed by Strikeforce

Strikeforce

Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...

. And at the debut in middleweight slammed UFC veteran Joe Riggs

Joe Riggs

Joseph Jonathan Riggs is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has competed at weights ranging from Heavyweight down to Welterweight. Currently, Riggs fights as a Middleweight.-Background:...

. But in the next he was knocked out by Terry Martin

Terry Martin (fighter)

Terry Martin is an American mixed martial artist from Chicago, Illinois.Martin made his professional boxing debut on April 12, 2008, and defeated Ricardo Upchurch by knockout in 40 seconds. Martin won his next three bouts via knockout or technical knockout.- Early life :Martin grew up on the west...

. At June 19 of 2009 he loss to Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold is an American mixed martial artist. He is the current Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.Rockhold holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dave Camarillo.-Early Life:...

 by rear naked choke. After this fight Devela dropped to welterweight and met with Bobby Voelker

Bobby Voelker

Bobby Voelker is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is currently signed with Strikeforce and competes in the welterweight division.-Early career:Voelker made his professional MMA debut in 2006...

 at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The ninth Challengers episode took place on July 23, 2010, at the Comcast Arena at Everett in Everett, Washington. The event drew an estimated 197,000 viewers, with a peak at 254,000 on...

 and loss by split decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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| Loss
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| Bobby Voelker

Bobby Voelker

Bobby Voelker is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is currently signed with Strikeforce and competes in the welterweight division.-Early career:Voelker made his professional MMA debut in 2006...

| Decision (split)
| Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The ninth Challengers episode took place on July 23, 2010, at the Comcast Arena at Everett in Everett, Washington. The event drew an estimated 197,000 viewers, with a peak at 254,000 on...

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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
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| Drops to Welterweight
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| Loss
|align=center| 11–4
| Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold is an American mixed martial artist. He is the current Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.Rockhold holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Dave Camarillo.-Early Life:...

| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg

Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg

Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg was a mixed martial arts event held by the Strikeforce. The second Challengers event took place on June 19, 2009, at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.-Background:...

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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:30
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| Loss
|align=center| 11–3
| Terry Martin

Terry Martin (fighter)

Terry Martin is an American mixed martial artist from Chicago, Illinois.Martin made his professional boxing debut on April 12, 2008, and defeated Ricardo Upchurch by knockout in 40 seconds. Martin won his next three bouts via knockout or technical knockout.- Early life :Martin grew up on the west...

| KO (punch)
| Strikeforce: At The Mansion II

Strikeforce: At The Mansion II

Strikeforce: At The Mansion II was a mixed martial arts event held on September 20, 2008. The event took place at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California...

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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:08
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| Win
|align=center| 11–2
| Dan Molina
| Decision (unanimous)
| XCC 6: Western Threat
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
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| Win
|align=center| 10–2
| Joe Riggs

Joe Riggs

Joseph Jonathan Riggs is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has competed at weights ranging from Heavyweight down to Welterweight. Currently, Riggs fights as a Middleweight.-Background:...

| Submission (slam)
| Strikeforce: At The Dome

Strikeforce: At The Dome

Strikeforce: At The Dome was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Strikeforce in conjunction with Brian Halquist Productions. The event took place at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, February 23, 2008.-Results:...

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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:22
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| Win
|align=center| 9–2
| Lodune Sincaid

Lodune Sincaid

Lodune Sincaid is an American professional mixed martial artist from North Hollywood, California. He is a former World Extreme Cagefighting light heavyweight champion, and was featured on the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 1 reality show, losing to Bobby Southworth by knockout in the first...

| Decision (unanimous)
| SF 21: Seasons Beatings
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
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| Win
|align=center| 8–2
| Tom Jones
| TKO (punches)
| HRP: Fight Night
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:02
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| Win
|align=center| 7–2
| John Krohn
| Submission (kimura)
| SF 20: Homecoming
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| N/A
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| Win
|align=center| 6–2
| Dave Knight
| Submission (verbal)
| XFC: Dome of Destruction 5
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:54
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| Win
|align=center| 5–2
| Nick Tyree
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| XFC: Dome of Destruction 4
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
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| Win
|align=center| 4–2
| Jeff Dietrich
| Decision (unanimous)
| USA MMA: Pacific Northwest Invitational 1
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|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
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| Loss
|align=center| 3–2
| Ed Herman
| Submission (armbar)
| PFA: Pride and Fury
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:20
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| Win
|align=center| 3–1
| Adam Yohe
| Submission (strikes)
| USA MMA: Fight Time
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:02
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| Win
|align=center| 2–1
| Matt Armstrong
| TKO (punches)
| FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 12
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:49
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| Win
|align=center| 1–1
| Michael Perales
| Submission
| FCFA: Rumble in Sonoyta
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:08
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| Loss
|align=center| 0–1
| Matt Horwich

Matt Horwich

Matthew Peter Horwich is a journeyman American mixed martial artist. Previously fighting for the Portland Wolfpack of the International Fight League where he held the middleweight championship in 2007, BAMMA and in the UFC, he holds notable wins over past and present UFC fighters Jake Rosholt,...

| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 2
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:24
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