Mike Kyle

Mike Kyle
Mike Kyle in 2009, at the weigh-in before the Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event.
Born	March 31, 1980 (1980-03-31) (age 31) Boise, Idaho, United States
Other names	MAK
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	205 lb (93.0 kg; 14.6 st)
Division	Light Heavyweight (205 lb) Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach	76 in (193 cm)
Style	Kickboxing
Fighting out of	San Jose, California
Team	American Kickboxing Academy
Years active	2001 - present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	29
Wins	19
By knockout	12
By submission	3
By decision	4
Losses	8
By knockout	4
By submission	3
By disqualification	1
Draws	1
No contests	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mike Kyle (born March 31, 1980) 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.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Kyle made his UFC debut against Wes Sims 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.^[1] 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.

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 Soszynski 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.^[2] 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.^{[3] [4]} 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.^[5] 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.^[6]

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.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches	19 wins	8 losses
By knockout	12	4
By submission	3	3
By decision	4	0
By disqualification	0	1
Draws	1
No contests	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	19-8-1 (1)	Marcos Rogerio de Lima	Decision (Unanimous)	Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov	02011-09-10 September 10, 2011	3	5:00	Cinncinati, United States	Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss	18-8-1 (1)	Antonio Silva	KO (Punches)	Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II	02010-12-04 December 4, 2010	2	2:49	St. Louis, Missouri, United States	Heavyweight bout.
Win	18-7-1 (1)	Steve Oliver	TKO (Punches)	Xtreme MMA Australia 3	02010-11-05 November 5, 2010	1	N/A	Sydney, Australia	Won XMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	17-7-1 (1)	Ron Humphrey	Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)	Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe	02010-07-23 July 23, 2010	2	3:28	Everett, Washington, United States
Win	16-7-1 (1)	Tony Lopez	Decision (Split)	KOTC: Honor	02010-05-14 May 14, 2010	5	5:00	New Mexico, United States	Won King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win	15-7-1 (1)	Jon Murphy	TKO (Punches and Elbows)	KOTC: Legacy	02010-03-26 March 26, 2010	2	4:53	Nevada, United States	Heavyweight bout.
No Contest	14-7-1 (1)	Travis Wiuff	NC (Punch after the Bell)	KOTC Vengeance	02010-02-12 February 12, 2010	2	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.
Win	14-7-1	Jeremy Freitag	TKO (Punches)	Xtreme MMA Australia 1	02009-12-20 December 20, 2009	3	4:51	Sydney, Australia
Loss	13-7-1	Fabricio Werdum	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg	02009-08-15 August 15, 2009	1	1:24	San Jose, United States	Heavyweight bout.
Win	13-6-1	Rafael Cavalcante	KO (Punches)	Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields	02009-06-06 June 6, 2009	2	4:05	St Louis, United States	Drops to Light Heavyweight
Win	12-6-1	Mychal Clark	Decision (Unanimous)	JG and TKT Promotions - Fighting 4 Kidz	02008-08-30 August 30, 2008	3	5:00	California, United States
Win	11-6-1	Rudy Martin	TKO (Strikes)	IFC - Caged Combat	02008-04-26 April 26, 2008	1	0:41	Idaho, United States
Loss	10-6-1	Wayne Cole	Submission (Armbar)	Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le	02008-03-29 March 29, 2008	1	0:45	California, United States
Loss	10-5-1	Brian Olsen	DQ (Illegal Strikes)	WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem	02006-05-05 May 5, 2006	1	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.
Draw	10-4-1	Krzysztof Soszynski	Technical Draw	Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie	02006-03-10 March 10, 2006	1	2:02	California, United States	Accidental thumb in Soszynski's eye.
Loss	10-4	Devin Cole	TKO (Strikes)	WEC 18: Unfinished Business	02006-01-13 January 13, 2006	2	2:56	California, United States
Win	10-3	Tsuyoshi Kohsaka	Technical Decision (Unanimous)	Pancrase: Spiral 8	02005-10-02 October 2, 2005	3	1:17	Yokohama, Japan	Kyle was awarded the technical decision after ringside doctors ruled Kohsaka unable to continue.
Win	9-3	James Irvin	KO (Punch)	UFC 51: Super Saturday	02005-02-05 February 5, 2005	1	1:55	Nevada, United States
Loss	8-3	Justin Eilers	KO (Punch)	UFC 49: Unfinished Business	02004-08-21 August 21, 2004	1	1:14	Nevada, United States
Win	8-2	Wes Sims	KO (Punch)	UFC 47: It's On	02004-04-02 April 2, 2004	1	4:59	Nevada, United States
Win	7-2	Jude Hargett	TKO (Punches)	WEC 9: Cold Blooded	02004-01-16 January 16, 2004	1	4:09	California, United States
Win	6-2	Dan Chase	TKO (Injury)	King of the Rockies	02004-01-03 January 3, 2004	1	0:12	Colorado, United States
Win	5-2	Jason Reed	Submission (Punches)	IFC: Battleground Boise	02003-10-25 October 25, 2003	1	1:52	Idaho, United States
Win	4-2	Jerry Vrbanovic	KO (Punches)	WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2	02003-10-17 October 17, 2003	1	0:12	California, United States
Loss	3-2	Paul Buentello	KO (Punches)	KOTC 18: Sudden Impact	02002-11-01 November 1, 2002	2	1:24	Nevada, United States
Loss	3-1	Dan Bobish	Submission (Punches)	KOTC 13: Revolution	02002-05-17 May 17, 2002	1	3:25	Nevada, United States	For King of the Cage Heavyweight Title.
Win	3-0	Nate Russak	Submission (Strikes)	Gladiator Challenge 9	02002-02-10 February 10, 2002	1	2:39	California, United States
Win	2-0	Kauai Kupihea	TKO (Punches)	Night of the Knockout 2	02001-06-09 June 9, 2001	2	N/A	Idaho, United States
Win	1-0	Andrew Boyle	TKO (Punches)	Night of the Knockout 1	02001-03-10 March 10, 2001	1	1:30	Idaho, United States

See Also

• List of current mixed martial arts champions

Notes

1. ^ Hawaii Martial Arts News & Rumors - Dedicated to Hawaii-Specific Martial Arts News & Rumors
2. ^ "Mike Kyle on national suspension list for kicking a downed fighter". http://mmafanatics.blogspot.com/2006/05/mike-kyle-on-national-suspension-list.html. Retrieved 14 August 2010. 
3. ^ "ShoMMA 9: Rosario vs Mahe Results". http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/ShoMMA-9-Rosario-vs-Mahe-Quick-Results-LowPick-winneers-announced-9203. Retrieved 14 August 2010. 
4. ^ "Rafael Cavalcante vs Mike Kyle". http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/15068/rafael-feijao-cavalcante-vs-mike-kyle-official-for-prelims-of-11-bout-strikeforce-card.mma. 
5. ^ "Mike Kyle Tapped to Face Antonio Silva for Strikeforce". MMAWeekly.com. November 29, 2010. http://mmaweekly.com/mike-kyle-tapped-to-face-antonio-silva-for-strikeforce. 
6. ^ "Despite loss, Mike Kyle still in thick of Strikeforce light-heavyweight title picture". http://mmajunkie.com/news/21631/despite-loss-mike-kyle-still-in-thick-of-strikeforce-light-heavyweight-title-picture.mma. Retrieved 05 December 2010. 

External links

• Professional MMA record for Mike Kyle from Sherdog

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Name	Kyle, Mike
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Date of birth	March 31, 1980
Place of birth	Boise, Idaho, United States
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