LaRue Burley

LaRue Burley is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the XFC. A professional competitor since 2012, he has also fought in WSOF, Bellator MMA, King of the Cage and the RFA.

Mixed martial arts career

Burley began his amateur MMA career in 2012, compiling a record of 2-0.

After going 2–0 in smaller promotions, Burley made his Bellator debut against Bubba Jenkins on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100. Despite being a heavy underdog, Burley won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.
In his next Bellator appearance, Burley faced Cliff Wright at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Burley faced Raymond Pina at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Burley signed with the Resurrection Fighting Alliance and made his promotional debut against T.J. Hepburn on April 10, 2015, at RFA 25: Lawrence vs. Toomer. He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

In June 2015, Burley signed an exclusive, multi-fight contract with the World Series of Fighting. In his debut, he faced Brian Foster at WSOF 23 on September 18, 2015. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Burley faced Ramil Mustapayev at WSOF 25 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Burley has three sons and one daughter.