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Kyle Watson

13-8-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Kyle Watson holds a professional MMA record of 13-8-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. Kyle Watson has won 16 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Kyle Watson lands 3.67 significant strikes per minute with 35% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 30, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1979-08-09
Age
47
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Litchfield, Illinois, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 13-8-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.67per min
35% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.25per min
62% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Kyle Watson earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Juha-Pekka Vainikainen
    Cage Warriors· Feb 11, 2012· Lightweight· 13-7-1 vs 18-5-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:26
  2. LOSS
    vs John Makdessi
    UFCUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Lightweight· 13-6-1 vs 8-0
    TKO
    R3 · 1:27
  3. WIN
    vs Sako Chivitchian
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale· Dec 4, 2010· Lightweight· 12-6-1 vs 5-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Jonathan Brookins
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12· Jul 12, 2010· Lightweight· 15-6-1
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Aaron Wilkinson
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12· Jul 7, 2010· Lightweight· 14-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:00
  6. WIN
    vs Andy Main
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12· Jun 17, 2010· Lightweight· 13-6-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:21
  7. WIN
    vs Joe Duffy
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12· Jun 5, 2010· Lightweight· 12-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:32
  8. WIN
    vs Steve Reyna
    Corral's Combat Classic· Feb 7, 2009· 11-6-1 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:34
  9. WIN
    vs Josh Bernal
    Missouri Regional· Jan 23, 2009· 10-6-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
  10. WIN
    vs DeCarlo Johnson
    Total Fight Challenge· Jun 28, 2008· 9-6-1 vs 0-2-1
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Kevin English
    Total Fight Challenge· Sep 15, 2007· 8-6-1 vs 10-4
    SUB
  12. LOSS
    vs Tyler Jackson
    Bodog Fight· Feb 16, 2007· 8-5-1 vs 6-3-1
    DEC
  13. WIN
    vs TBA
    Ironheart Crown· Nov 18, 2006· Featherweight· 7-5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:33
  14. WIN
    vs Chris Higi
    Total Fight Challenge· Sep 9, 2006· 6-5-1 vs 2-4
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs TBA
    Madtown Throwdown· Jul 15, 2006· 5-4-1
    SUB
  16. LOSS
    vs Sherron Leggett
    Madtown Throwdown· Jul 15, 2006· 5-4-1 vs 7-3
    DEC
  17. LOSS
    vs Bart Palaszewski
    Total Fight Challenge· Sep 17, 2005· 5-3-1 vs 17-7
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Joe Voisin
    Illinois Regional· Jun 11, 2005· 4-3-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Chris Higi
    Total Fight Challenge· May 21, 2005· 3-3-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
  20. LOSS
    vs Spencer Fisher
    Illinois Regional· Mar 26, 2005· 3-2-1 vs 12-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs TBA
    Total Fight Challenge· Feb 19, 2005· 2-2-1
    SUB
  22. DRAW
    vs John Paun
    Ironheart Crown 8· Nov 20, 2004· Lightweight· 2-2 vs 5-3-1
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs TBA
    Total Fight Challenge· Apr 24, 2004· 1-2
    SUB
  24. LOSS
    vs Henry Matamoros
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Jan 10, 2004· 1-1 vs 17-8
    TKO
  25. LOSS
    vs Tom Kirk
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Jun 28, 2003· 1-0 vs 3-4-1
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Monte Skinner
    Freestyle Combat Challenge· Mar 22, 2003· 0-0 vs 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1658▼15
Peak
1699Jul 7, 2010
Rated fights
21
15001600170020042006200820102012Mar 22, 2003 · 1541Jun 28, 2003 · 1506Jan 10, 2004 · 1477Mar 26, 2005 · 1463May 21, 2005 · 1505Jun 11, 2005 · 1542Sep 17, 2005 · 1524Jul 15, 2006 · 1509Sep 9, 2006 · 1524Feb 16, 2007 · 1511Sep 15, 2007 · 1541Jun 28, 2008 · 1559Jan 23, 2009 · 1578Feb 7, 2009 · 1600Jun 5, 2010 · 1634Jun 17, 2010 · 1670Jul 7, 2010 · 1699Jul 12, 2010 · 1680Dec 4, 2010 · 1688Apr 30, 2011 · 1673Feb 11, 2012 · 16581658

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kyle Watson fight next?

Kyle Watson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kyle Watson's record?

Kyle Watson's professional MMA record is 13-8-1.

Who is Kyle Watson fighting next?

Kyle Watson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kyle Watson fight last?

Kyle Watson most recently fought John Makdessi at UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields on Saturday, April 30, 2011, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kyle Watson fight in?

Kyle Watson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Kyle Watson have?

Kyle Watson has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How tall is Kyle Watson?

Kyle Watson is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Kyle Watson weigh?

Kyle Watson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Kyle Watson's reach?

Kyle Watson has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Kyle Watson?

Kyle Watson is 47 years old (born Aug 9, 1979).

Where is Kyle Watson from?

Kyle Watson is from United States.