Mike Kyle
Encyclopedia
Mike Kyle is an American mixed martial artist
who competes as a light heavyweight
and heavyweight
. He fights primarily for Strikeforce
and King of the Cage
. He is the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight champion. He holds notable victories over former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Rafael Cavalcante
, James Irvin
and Tsuyoshi Kohsaka.
winning via KO at 4:59 of round 1. Sims took the fight on less than a weeks notice after Kyle's original opponent got injured. Kyle dominated the entire first round and knocked Sims out at 4:59. Sims protested after the fight that Kyle had bitten him on the chest. During the post fight interview, a bite mark could clearly be seen on Sims' left pectoral muscle. This marks the first time a bite has ever happened in a UFC fight since its UFC 1 in 1993, when Gerard Gordeau bit Royce Gracie in the championship match. Kyle still denies any wrongdoing.
He lost his second fight in the promotion to Justin Eilers
via KO in the first round. He then fought James Irvin
at UFC 51: Super Saturday
winning via KO in the first round.
but the fight was declared a Technical Draw after Krzysztof received a thumb to the eye. After his fight with Soszynski he fought Brian Olsen for the WEC Heavyweight Championship and was disqualified after he hit Olsen with illegal strikes. Kyle then fought at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le and lost via Submission (Armbar) on the first round. After fighting in two small organizations he returned to Strikeforce and fought Rafael Cavalcante
and won via TKO (Punches) at 4:05 of the second round. He next fought Fabricio Werdum
at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
and lost via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:24 of round 1. He then fought Jeremy Freitag at Xtreme MMA Australia 1 winning via TKO (Knees) in the third round.
Kyle next signed with King of the Cage and made his debut against Travis Wiuff
, initially winning by TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in the second round. However, it was changed to a No Contest decision after it was determined Kyle hit Wiuff after the bell. In his second fight with King of the Cage he fought Jon Murphy
and won via TKO at 4:53 of round 2. He then fought Tony Lopez
for the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Title and won via Split Decision after a 5 round battle.
He fought against Abongo Humphrey
at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe
. Kyle won via submission in the second round.
His last fight was against Steve Oliver at Xtreme MMA Australia 3 Kyle won via TKO (Punches) in the first round.
Kyle stepped in on late notice to fight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva
at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu 2 on December 4 in St. Louis. Kyle knocked Silva down with a powerful right hand and delivered many shots on the ground but was unable to finish. Silva defeated Mike Kyle via second round TKO. Kyle later revealed that he broke his hand during the fight.
Kyle was set to face Gegard Mousasi
at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
, but had to withdraw due to a broken hand. Keith Jardine
stepped in on short notice as his replacement.
Kyle was again scheduled to fight Mousasi at Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
but Mousasi withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Strikeforce newcomer Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Kyle won by unanimous decision.
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|Win
|align='center'|19-8-1 (1)
| Marcos Rogerio de Lima
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Cinncinati, United States
|Light Heavyweight bout.
|-
|-align=left
|Loss
|align='center'|18-8-1 (1)
| Antonio Silva
|KO (Punches)
|Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|2:49
|St. Louis, Missouri
, United States
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|18-7-1 (1)
| Steve Oliver
|TKO (Punches)
|Xtreme MMA Australia 3
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Sydney
, Australia
|Won XMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|17-7-1 (1)
| Ron Humphrey
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
|Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|3:28
|Everett, Washington
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|16-7-1 (1)
| Tony Lopez
|Decision (Split)
|KOTC: Honor
|
|align='center'|5
|align='center'|5:00
|New Mexico
, United States
|Won King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|15-7-1 (1)
| Jon Murphy
|TKO (Punches and Elbows)
|KOTC: Legacy
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:53
|Nevada
, United States
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
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|align='center' style="background: #c5d2ea"|No Contest
|align='center'|14-7-1 (1)
| Travis Wiuff
|NC (Punch after the Bell)
|KOTC Vengeance
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|New Mexico
, United States
|Originally a TKO win via Doctor Stoppage for Kyle. However, the punch Kyle landed at the end of round 2 was after the bell. As a result, the decision was overturned into a no contest. Heavyweight bout.
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|Win
|align='center'|14-7-1
| Jeremy Freitag
|TKO (Punches)
|Xtreme MMA Australia 1
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|4:51
|Sydney
, Australia
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|13-7-1
| Fabricio Werdum
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
|Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:24
|San Jose
, United States
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|13-6-1
| Rafael Cavalcante
|KO (Punches)
|Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:05
|St Louis, United States
|Drops to Light Heavyweight
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|Win
|align='center'|12-6-1
| Mychal Clark
|Decision (Unanimous)
|JG and TKT Promotions - Fighting 4 Kidz
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|11-6-1
| Rudy Martin
|TKO (Strikes)
|IFC - Caged Combat
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:41
|Idaho
, United States
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-6-1
| Wayne Cole
|Submission (Armbar)
|Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:45
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-5-1
| Brian Olsen
|DQ (Illegal Strikes)
|WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|California
, United States
|Kyle was DQ'd for delivering a soccer kick to a downed opponent, and for continued punches after ref stoppage. For WEC Heavyweight Championship.
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|align='center' style="background: #c5d2ea"|Draw
|align='center'|10-4-1
| Krzysztof Soszynski
|Technical Draw
|Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:02
|California
, United States
|Accidental thumb in Soszynski's eye.
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-4
| Devin Cole
|TKO (Strikes)
|WEC 18: Unfinished Business
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|2:56
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|10-3
| Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
|Technical Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase
: Spiral 8
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|1:17
|Yokohama
, Japan
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|9-3
| James Irvin
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 51: Super Saturday
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:55
|Nevada
, United States
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|8-3
| Justin Eilers
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 49: Unfinished Business
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:14
|Nevada
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|8-2
| Wes Sims
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 47: It's On
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:59
|Nevada
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|7-2
| Jude Hargett
|TKO (Punches)
|WEC 9: Cold Blooded
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|4:09
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|6-2
| Dan Chase
|TKO (Injury)
|King of the Rockies
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:12
|Colorado
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|5-2
| Jason Reed
|Submission (Punches)
|IFC: Battleground Boise
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:52
|Idaho
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|4-2
| Jerry Vrbanovic
|KO (Punches)
|WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|0:12
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|3-2
| Paul Buentello
|KO (Punches)
|KOTC 18: Sudden Impact
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|1:24
|Nevada
, United States
|
|-
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|Loss
|align='center'|3-1
| Dan Bobish
|Submission (Punches)
|KOTC 13: Revolution
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|3:25
|Nevada
, United States
|For King of the Cage Heavyweight Title.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|3-0
| Nate Russak
|Submission (Strikes)
|Gladiator Challenge 9
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:39
|California
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|2-0
| Kauai Kupihea
|TKO (Punches)
|Night of the Knockout 2
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|N/A
|Idaho
, United States
|
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|1-0
| Andrew Boyle
|TKO (Punches)
|Night of the Knockout 1
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:30
|Idaho
, United States
|
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...
who competes as a light heavyweight
Light Heavyweight (MMA)
The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb . It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division....
and heavyweight
Heavyweight (MMA)
The heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally groups fighters between .Although many ambiguities exist within the lower weight classes regarding division naming and weight limits, the Heavyweight division is, for the most part, uniform...
. He fights primarily for 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 King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
. He is the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight champion. He holds notable victories over former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He currently competes in Strikeforce, where he is the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion...
, James Irvin
James Irvin
James Irvin was an American politician. Irvin was a prominent agriculturalist and ironmaster in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Irvin represented Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district in the 27th United States Congress, and Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district in the 28th United States...
and Tsuyoshi Kohsaka.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kyle made his UFC debut against Wes SimsWes Sims (fighter)
Wesley Edward Sims is an American mixed martial artist. He is one of the tallest MMA combatants in recent times at 6 ft 8 in and is known for his unorthodox fighting style. He is currently a member of Team Hammer House. Sims began training to compete in MMA after meeting Mark Coleman...
winning via KO at 4:59 of round 1. Sims took the fight on less than a weeks notice after Kyle's original opponent got injured. Kyle dominated the entire first round and knocked Sims out at 4:59. Sims protested after the fight that Kyle had bitten him on the chest. During the post fight interview, a bite mark could clearly be seen on Sims' left pectoral muscle. This marks the first time a bite has ever happened in a UFC fight since its UFC 1 in 1993, when Gerard Gordeau bit Royce Gracie in the championship match. Kyle still denies any wrongdoing.
He lost his second fight in the promotion to Justin Eilers
Justin Eilers
Justin Mark Eilers was an American professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC and WEC. Eilers trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.-Biography:...
via KO in the first round. He then fought James Irvin
James Irvin (fighter)
James Lee Irvin is an American mixed martial artist who has competed as a Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and currently as a Heavyweight. He is a former World Extreme Cagefighting heavyweight champion...
at UFC 51: Super Saturday
UFC 51
UFC 51: Super Saturday was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 5, 2005 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
winning via KO in the first round.
Post-UFC
After leaving the UFC, Kyle then fought in Pancrase where he defeated Japanese legend Tsuyoshi Kohsaka after executing a flying knee as Kohsaka went in for a takedown. Kyle won the fight via (Technical) Decision in round 3 after ringside doctors ruled Kohsaka unable to continue. He then fought for World Extreme Cagefighting before signing with Strikeforce. In his debut he fought Krzysztof SoszynskiKrzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszyński is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He fought for the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League . After the demise of that organization, he moved to the UFC, appearing on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter...
but the fight was declared a Technical Draw after Krzysztof received a thumb to the eye. After his fight with Soszynski he fought Brian Olsen for the WEC Heavyweight Championship and was disqualified after he hit Olsen with illegal strikes. Kyle then fought at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le and lost via Submission (Armbar) on the first round. After fighting in two small organizations he returned to Strikeforce and fought Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He currently competes in Strikeforce, where he is the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion...
and won via TKO (Punches) at 4:05 of the second round. He next fought Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, a two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in Pride Fighting Championships, the...
at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. It was held in San Jose, California on August 15, 2009. The event aired live on the Showtime cable network and marked the first time two women headlined a major MMA event....
and lost via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:24 of round 1. He then fought Jeremy Freitag at Xtreme MMA Australia 1 winning via TKO (Knees) in the third round.
Kyle next signed with King of the Cage and made his debut against Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...
, initially winning by TKO (Doctor Stoppage) in the second round. However, it was changed to a No Contest decision after it was determined Kyle hit Wiuff after the bell. In his second fight with King of the Cage he fought Jon Murphy
Jon Murphy
Jon Murphy, is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. He currently attends college at Penn State University, Schuylkill campus...
and won via TKO at 4:53 of round 2. He then fought Tony Lopez
Tony Lopez (fighter)
Tony Lopez is an American mixed martial artist fighting out of Huntington Beach, California with Team Wildman Vale Tudo. He is the current Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion and was formerly the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight King of the Cage Champion...
for the King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Title and won via Split Decision after a 5 round battle.
He fought against Abongo Humphrey
Abongo Humphrey
Ron Humphrey is a Ghanaian American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Strikeforce promotion in the Light Heavyweight Division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
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...
. Kyle won via submission in the second round.
His last fight was against Steve Oliver at Xtreme MMA Australia 3 Kyle won via TKO (Punches) in the first round.
Kyle stepped in on late notice to fight Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva
Antonio Silva (fighter)
Antonio Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He initially fought in the super heavyweight division, but currently competes in the heavyweight weight class. He is the first and last EliteXC heavyweight champion...
at Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu 2 on December 4 in St. Louis. Kyle knocked Silva down with a powerful right hand and delivered many shots on the ground but was unable to finish. Silva defeated Mike Kyle via second round TKO. Kyle later revealed that he broke his hand during the fight.
Kyle was set to face Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi, born Geghard Movsesian is an Armenian-Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. He is fighting out of Team Jurojin in Leiden, Netherlands and is a member of Russian Red Devil Sport Club and Netherlands' Golden Glory...
at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce, the event took place on April 9, 2011, at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.-Background:This was the first "Arena Series" event under Zuffa management....
, but had to withdraw due to a broken hand. Keith Jardine
Keith Jardine
Keith Hector Jardine is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division and is best known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
stepped in on short notice as his replacement.
Kyle was again scheduled to fight Mousasi at Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce that served as the Heavyweight Tournament semifinals. The event aired live on Showtime. The event took place on September 10, 2011 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio....
but Mousasi withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Strikeforce newcomer Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Kyle won by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
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|Win
|align='center'|19-8-1 (1)
| Marcos Rogerio de Lima
|Decision (Unanimous)
|Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce that served as the Heavyweight Tournament semifinals. The event aired live on Showtime. The event took place on September 10, 2011 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio....
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|Cinncinati, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Light Heavyweight bout.
|-
|-align=left
|Loss
|align='center'|18-8-1 (1)
| Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva (fighter)
Antonio Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He initially fought in the super heavyweight division, but currently competes in the heavyweight weight class. He is the first and last EliteXC heavyweight champion...
|KO (Punches)
|Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|2:49
|St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|18-7-1 (1)
| Steve Oliver
|TKO (Punches)
|Xtreme MMA Australia 3
|
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|N/A
|Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
|Won XMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|17-7-1 (1)
| Ron Humphrey
Abongo Humphrey
Ron Humphrey is a Ghanaian American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Strikeforce promotion in the Light Heavyweight Division.-Mixed martial arts career:...
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
|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...
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|3:28
|Everett, Washington
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|16-7-1 (1)
| Tony Lopez
Tony Lopez (fighter)
Tony Lopez is an American mixed martial artist fighting out of Huntington Beach, California with Team Wildman Vale Tudo. He is the current Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion and was formerly the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight King of the Cage Champion...
|Decision (Split)
|KOTC: Honor
|
|align='center'|5
|align='center'|5:00
|New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Won King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship.
|-
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|Win
|align='center'|15-7-1 (1)
| Jon Murphy
|TKO (Punches and Elbows)
|KOTC: Legacy
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|4:53
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Heavyweight bout.
|-
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|align='center' style="background: #c5d2ea"|No Contest
|align='center'|14-7-1 (1)
| Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...
|NC (Punch after the Bell)
|KOTC Vengeance
|
|align='center'|2
|align='center'|5:00
|New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Originally a TKO win via Doctor Stoppage for Kyle. However, the punch Kyle landed at the end of round 2 was after the bell. As a result, the decision was overturned into a no contest. Heavyweight bout.
|-
|-align=left
|Win
|align='center'|14-7-1
| Jeremy Freitag
|TKO (Punches)
|Xtreme MMA Australia 1
|
|align='center'|3
|align='center'|4:51
|Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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|Loss
|align='center'|13-7-1
| Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, a two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in Pride Fighting Championships, the...
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
|Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. It was held in San Jose, California on August 15, 2009. The event aired live on the Showtime cable network and marked the first time two women headlined a major MMA event....
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|San Jose
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Heavyweight bout.
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|Win
|align='center'|13-6-1
| Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante
Rafael Cavalcante is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. He trains with Anderson Silva and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira as part of the Black House camp. He currently competes in Strikeforce, where he is the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion...
|KO (Punches)
|Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
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|align='center'|4:05
|St Louis, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Drops to Light Heavyweight
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|Win
|align='center'|12-6-1
| Mychal Clark
|Decision (Unanimous)
|JG and TKT Promotions - Fighting 4 Kidz
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|align='center'|3
|align='center'|5:00
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|11-6-1
| Rudy Martin
|TKO (Strikes)
|IFC - Caged Combat
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|align='center'|0:41
|Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-6-1
| Wayne Cole
|Submission (Armbar)
|Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main card aired live on the Showtime premium cable channel. The event originally featured the...
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|align='center'|0:45
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-5-1
| Brian Olsen
|DQ (Illegal Strikes)
|WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem
WEC 20
WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem was a mixed martial arts event held by World Extreme Cagefighting that took place on May 5, 2006 at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. WEC 20s main event was a heavyweight bout between Brian Olsen and Mike Kyle....
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|align='center'|N/A
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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|Kyle was DQ'd for delivering a soccer kick to a downed opponent, and for continued punches after ref stoppage. For WEC Heavyweight Championship.
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|align='center'|10-4-1
| Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszyński is a Polish-Canadian mixed martial artist. He fought for the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League . After the demise of that organization, he moved to the UFC, appearing on season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter...
|Technical Draw
|Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie was the inaugural mixed martial arts event promoted by Strikeforce. The event took place at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California on March 10, 2006. The main event was the long awaited match between Frank Shamrock, returning to the sport after a 3-year...
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|align='center'|2:02
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Accidental thumb in Soszynski's eye.
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|Loss
|align='center'|10-4
| Devin Cole
Devin Cole
Devin Cole is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to Strikeforce. He is a veteran of the Portland Wolfpack in the International Fight League.-Biography:...
|TKO (Strikes)
|WEC 18: Unfinished Business
WEC 18
WEC 18: Unfinished Business was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 13, 2006 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California.-Results:*Josh Green vs Rafael del Real...
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|align='center'|2:56
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|10-3
| Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
|Technical Decision (Unanimous)
|Pancrase
Pancrase
Pancrase is a mixed martial arts promotion company founded in Japan in 1993 by professional wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. Pancrase is taken from Pankration, a sport in the ancient Olympic games. Suzuki and Funaki are particularly skilled in the art of catch wrestling and based the...
: Spiral 8
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|Yokohama
Yokohama
is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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|Win
|align='center'|9-3
| James Irvin
James Irvin (fighter)
James Lee Irvin is an American mixed martial artist who has competed as a Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and currently as a Heavyweight. He is a former World Extreme Cagefighting heavyweight champion...
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 51: Super Saturday
UFC 51
UFC 51: Super Saturday was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 5, 2005 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
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|align='center'|1:55
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align='center'|8-3
| Justin Eilers
Justin Eilers
Justin Mark Eilers was an American professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC and WEC. Eilers trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.-Biography:...
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 49: Unfinished Business
UFC 49
UFC 49: Unfinished Business was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 21, 2004, at the MGM Grand Arena in Paradise, Nevada...
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|align='center'|1:14
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|8-2
| Wes Sims
Wes Sims (fighter)
Wesley Edward Sims is an American mixed martial artist. He is one of the tallest MMA combatants in recent times at 6 ft 8 in and is known for his unorthodox fighting style. He is currently a member of Team Hammer House. Sims began training to compete in MMA after meeting Mark Coleman...
|KO (Punch)
|UFC 47: It's On
UFC 47
UFC 47: It's On! was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
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|align='center'|4:59
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|7-2
| Jude Hargett
|TKO (Punches)
|WEC 9: Cold Blooded
WEC 9
WEC 9: Cold Blooded was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Extreme Cagefighting on January 16, 2004 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. The main event saw Mike Kyle take on Jude Hargett.- Results :...
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|align='center'|4:09
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|6-2
| Dan Chase
|TKO (Injury)
|King of the Rockies
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|align='center'|0:12
|Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|5-2
| Jason Reed
Jason Reed
Jason "JR" Reed , is an American actor and musician, originally from Corvallis, Oregon. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV where he graduated from Bonanza High School...
|Submission (Punches)
|IFC: Battleground Boise
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|align='center'|1:52
|Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|4-2
| Jerry Vrbanovic
|KO (Punches)
|WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2
WEC 8
WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2 was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Extreme Cagefighting on October 17, 2003 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. The main event saw Cole Escovedo defend the WEC Featherweight title against Anthony Hamlett.- Results :* Richard Montoya vs...
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|align='center'|0:12
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align='center'|3-2
| Paul Buentello
Paul Buentello
|-| Loss|align=center| 29–14| Cole Konrad| Decision | Bellator 48| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| Non-title bout.|-| Win|align=center| 29–13| Kerry Schall| Decision...
|KO (Punches)
|KOTC 18: Sudden Impact
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|1:24
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align='center'|3-1
| Dan Bobish
Dan Bobish
Daniel "The Bull" Bobish is a retired American mixed martial artist. He was competing in the Super Heavyweight division. He is a former King of the Cage Super - Heavyweight Champion. He lost his last fight at HCF - Title Wave against Alexander Emelianenko on October 19, 2007...
|Submission (Punches)
|KOTC 13: Revolution
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|3:25
|Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|For King of the Cage Heavyweight Title.
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|Win
|align='center'|3-0
| Nate Russak
|Submission (Strikes)
|Gladiator Challenge 9
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|2:39
|California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|2-0
| Kauai Kupihea
|TKO (Punches)
|Night of the Knockout 2
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|align='center'|2
|align='center'|N/A
|Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align='center'|1-0
| Andrew Boyle
Andrew Boyle
Andrew Philip More Boyle was a Scottish journalist and biographer. His biography of Brendan Bracken won the 1974 Whitbread Awards and his book The Climate of Treason exposed Anthony Blunt as the "Fourth Man" in the Cambridge Five Soviet spy ring.He was born in the Scottish city of Dundee and was...
|TKO (Punches)
|Night of the Knockout 1
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|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:30
|Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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