Mike Pyle
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Mike Pyle holds a professional MMA record of 27-13-1. Mike Pyle has won 27 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 16 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Mike Pyle lands 2.74 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 1.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 3, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, WEC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1975-09-18
- Age
- 51
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Dresden, Tennessee, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2005WEC Welterweight Championship · World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC)
- 2004Viking Fight Middleweight Championship · Viking Fight
- Black belt · BJJ
- One time.
- One time - notable for a fighter branded as a pure grappler.
- Annual UFC.com year-end rankings.
- Amateur MMA · Record
- AGE 17Started in Taekwondo
- Started in BJJ
- AGE 17Started in Taekwondo
- Started in BJJ
Camp
- Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, US Instructor
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, US Former
- Los Angeles Anacondas · Los Angeles, US Former
Coaches
- John Wood · Head coach
- Nate Pettit · Head coach
- Mitch Coats · Grappling coach
- Bas Rutten · Head coach
Training partners
- Martin Kampmann
- Jay Hieron
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Mike Pyle sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Mike Pyle has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Sean Spencer · UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonFeb 6, 2016
- ★ KOTNvs Josh Neer · UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCallJun 8, 2012
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Mike Pyle earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Zak OttowUFCUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Welterweight· 27-13-1 vs 16-5TKOR1 · 2:34
- LOSSvs Alex GarciaUFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Welterweight· 27-12-1 vs 14-3TKOR1 · 3:34
- LOSSvs Alberto MinaUFCUFC Fight Night: Team Joanna vs Team Claudia· Jul 8, 2016· Welterweight· 27-11-1 vs 13-0TKOR2 · 1:17
- WINvs Sean SpencerUFCUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 6, 2016· Welterweight· 27-10-1 vs 12-5FOTNTKOR3 · 4:25
- LOSSUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Welterweight· 26-10-1 vs 8-0UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jordan MeinUFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 26-9-1 vs 29-9TKOR1 · 1:12
- WINUFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Welterweight· 26-8-1 vs 16-9TKOR3 · 4:03
- LOSSvs Matt BrownUFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 17, 2013· Welterweight· 25-8-1 vs 18-11TKOR1 · 0:29
- WINvs Rick StoryUFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Welterweight· 25-7-1 vs 15-7SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs James HeadUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Welterweight· 24-7-1 vs 9-3TKOR1 · 1:55
- WINvs Josh NeerUFCUFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· Jun 8, 2012· Welterweight· 23-7-1 vs 33-11-1KOTNTKOR1 · 4:56
- WINUFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Welterweight· 22-7-1 vs 8-3TKOR1 · 1:22
- LOSSUFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Welterweight· 21-7-1 vs 12-1TKOR1 · 3:54
- WINUFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 19, 2011· Welterweight· 21-6-1 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Welterweight· 20-6-1 vs 14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jesse LennoxUFCUFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· Jun 12, 2010· Welterweight· 19-6-1 vs 15-3SUBR3 · 4:44
- LOSSUFCUFC 108: Evans vs Silva· Jan 1, 2010· Welterweight· 18-6-1 vs 22-5TKOR2 · 0:22
- WINvs Chris WilsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Welterweight· 18-5-1 vs 12-6SUBR3 · 2:15
- LOSSvs Brock LarsonUFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA· May 23, 2009· Welterweight· 17-5-1 vs 29-2SUBR1 · 3:06
- WINSuperfights MMA· Oct 11, 2008· Welterweight· 17-4-1 vs 28-19-2SUBR1 · 4:21
- WINvs JJ AmbroseAffliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Welterweight· 16-4-1 vs 10-3SUBR1 · 2:51
- WINSengoku 2· May 18, 2008· Welterweight· 15-4-1 vs 15-2SUBR1 · 4:52
- WINAlberta Regional· Feb 1, 2008· 14-4-1 vs 8-4SUB
- LOSSvs Jake ShieldsEliteXC: Renegade· Nov 10, 2007· Welterweight· 13-4-1 vs 20-4-1SUBR1 · 3:39
- WINvs Aaron WetherspoonStrikeforceStrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Welterweight· 13-3-1 vs 7-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ross EbanezEliteXC: Destiny· Feb 10, 2007· Welterweight· 12-3-1 vs 14-5SUBR1 · 1:55
- LOSSvs Matt HorwichIFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Middleweight· 11-3-1 vs 19-7SUBR2 · 1:02
- WINvs John ColeIFL 3· Sep 9, 2006· Middleweight· 11-2-1 vs 3-6SUBR1 · 0:17
- LOSSvs Rory MarkhamIFL 1: Legends Championship 2006· Apr 29, 2006· 10-2-1 vs 9-2TKOR1 · 0:44
- WINvs Gustavo MachadoOhio Regional· Mar 3, 2006· 10-1-1 vs 10-4-1TKO
- WINWECWEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 12, 2006· Welterweight· 9-1-1 vs 37-15-7SUBR1 · 2:06
- WINvs Bret BergmarkWECWEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 13, 2005· Welterweight· 8-1-1 vs 4-1-1SUBR1 · 3:36
- WINvs Tony SanzaSportFight 12· Sep 16, 2005· Welterweight· 7-1-1 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 1:06
- WINvs Damian HatchSportFight 10· May 28, 2005· Welterweight· 6-1-1 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 2:07
- WINvs Patrick SuhlViking Fight 5· May 2, 2004· Middleweight· 5-1-1 vs 1-4TKOR1 · 1:31
- WINvs Petras MarkeviciusViking Fight 5· May 2, 2004· Middleweight· 4-1-1 vs 15-4-1SUBR2 · 0:55
- WINvs Arshak DahabagyanViking Fight 4· Feb 1, 2004· Middleweight· 3-1-1 vs 0-2SUBR2 · 3:39
- LOSSShooto Lithuania· Nov 14, 2003· Middleweight· 2-1-1 vs 18-5-1SUBR1 · 3:37
- DRAWM-1: Russia vs. The World 5· Apr 6, 2003· Middleweight· 2-0-1 vs 23-4-1DEC
- WINvs Daan KooimanViking Fight 3· Feb 15, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 5-9-1SUBR1 · 0:49
- WINvs Jon FitchRevolution FC 1· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 2:35
- LOSSIKF: Kickshoot 4· Nov 13, 1999· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 1-0UD
Official UFC Ranking
Mike Pyle's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #12 Welterweight
- First ranked
- Jan 17, 2014
- Times ranked
- 36
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1713▼17
- Peak
- 1810May 25, 2013
- Rated fights
- 40
Frequently asked questions
When does Mike Pyle fight next?
Mike Pyle has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Mike Pyle's record?
Mike Pyle's professional MMA record is 27-13-1.
Who is Mike Pyle fighting next?
Mike Pyle's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Mike Pyle fight last?
Mike Pyle most recently fought Zak Ottow at UFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya on Saturday, March 3, 2018, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Mike Pyle fight in?
Mike Pyle fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Mike Pyle have?
Mike Pyle has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 16 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Mike Pyle won?
Mike Pyle has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.
How tall is Mike Pyle?
Mike Pyle is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Mike Pyle weigh?
Mike Pyle weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Mike Pyle's reach?
Mike Pyle has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Mike Pyle?
Mike Pyle is 51 years old (born Sep 18, 1975).
Where is Mike Pyle from?
Mike Pyle is from United States.