Corey Cornelius Hill was an American mixed martial artist.
11 Facts About Corey Hill
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Corey Hill followed up with an appearance at UFC 86 against former ICON Sport Lightweight champion Justin Buchholz, who submitted him via rear-naked choke in the second round.
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On January 23,2010, Corey Hill picked up a unanimous decision victory in his comeback fight against Jason Trzewieczynski just 13 months after his career-threatening leg injury.
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On March 20,2010, Corey Hill lost to Canadian Mark Holst via kimura submission at XKL: Evolution 1.
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On July 17,2010, Corey Hill defeated WEC Veteran Kit Cope at Raging Wolf 8: Cage Supremacy via triangle choke submission and on September 9,2010, Corey Hill lost to former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough at Tachi Palace Fights 6 via unanimous decision.
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On July 14,2012, Corey Hill defeated Darryl Madison at Complete Devastation 5 via anaconda choke submission.
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In November 2011, Corey Hill signed a long term multi-fight contract with XFC.
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On December 2,2011, Corey Hill made his XFC debut getting a first round submission win over Ultimate Fighter alumni Charlie Rader at XFC 15: Tribute.
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Corey Hill attended Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, where he was a National champ on a National Championship wrestling team, alongside Daniel Cormier, under coach Steve Lampe.
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On May 14,2015, it was reported that Corey Hill had died after suffering from sudden pneumonia.
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Corey Hill died on May 15,2015, at the age of 36, after suffering a collapsed lung and a heart attack.