Fighter

Mike Pyle

"Quicksand"

27-13-1★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 0-1

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Mike Pyle holds a professional MMA record of 27-13-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 41 bouts on record. 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.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1975-09-18
Age: 50
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dresden, Tennessee, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Punch power91

Kick power60

Punch speed76

Kick speed59

Accuracy82

Takedowns91

Ground striking99

Submissions95

Chin76

Body strength92

Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 27-14-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.74per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.84per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.80per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed70%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Mike Pyle has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Zak Ottow
UFCUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Welterweight· 27-12-1 vs 15-5
TKO
R1 · 2:34
LOSS
vs Alex Garcia
UFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 31, 2016· Welterweight· 27-11-1 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 3:34
LOSS
vs Alberto Mina
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Alvarez· Jul 7, 2016· Welterweight· 27-10-1 vs 12-0
TKO
R2 · 1:17
WIN
vs Sean Spencer
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 7, 2016· Welterweight· 26-10-1 vs 12-4
TKO
R3 · 4:25
FOTN
LOSS
vs Colby Covington
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Welterweight· 26-9-1 vs 7-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jordan Mein
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 26-8-1 vs 28-9
TKO
R1 · 1:12
WIN
vs TJ Waldburger
UFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Welterweight· 25-8-1 vs 16-8
TKO
R3 · 4:03
LOSS
vs Matt Brown
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 18, 2013· Welterweight· 25-7-1 vs 17-11
TKO
R1 · 0:29
WIN
vs Rick Story
UFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Welterweight· 24-7-1 vs 15-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs James Head
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Welterweight· 23-7-1 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Josh Neer
UFCUFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· Jun 8, 2012· Welterweight· 22-7-1 vs 33-10-1
TKO
R1 · 4:56
KOTN
WIN
vs Ricardo Funch
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Welterweight· 21-7-1 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 1:22
LOSS
vs Rory MacDonald
UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 7, 2011· Welterweight· 21-6-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs Ricardo Almeida
UFCUFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONES· Mar 20, 2011· Welterweight· 20-6-1 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Hathaway
UFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Welterweight· 19-6-1 vs 14-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesse Lennox
UFCUFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· Jun 12, 2010· Welterweight· 18-6-1 vs 15-2
SUB
R3 · 4:44
LOSS
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFCUFC 108: Evans vs Silva· Jan 2, 2010· Welterweight· 18-5-1 vs 21-5
TKO
R2 · 0:22
WIN
vs Chris Wilson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· Sep 16, 2009· Welterweight· 17-5-1 vs 12-5
SUB
R3 · 2:15
LOSS
vs Brock Larson
UFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA· May 23, 2009· Welterweight· 17-4-1 vs 28-2
SUB
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Brian Gassaway
Superfights MMA· Oct 11, 2008· Welterweight· 16-4-1 vs 28-18-2
SUB
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs JJ Ambrose
Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Welterweight· 15-4-1 vs 10-2
SUB
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Dan Hornbuckle
Sengoku 2· May 18, 2008· Welterweight· 14-4-1 vs 15-1
SUB
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Damir Mirenic
Alberta Regional· Feb 1, 2008· 13-4-1 vs 8-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Jake Shields
EliteXC: Renegade· Nov 10, 2007· Welterweight· 13-3-1 vs 19-4-1
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Aaron Wetherspoon
Strikeforce· Jun 22, 2007· Welterweight· 12-3-1 vs 7-1
UD
WIN
vs Ross Ebanez
EliteXC: Destiny· Feb 10, 2007· Welterweight· 11-3-1 vs 14-4
SUB
R1 · 1:55
LOSS
vs Matt Horwich
IFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Middleweight· 11-2-1 vs 18-7
SUB
R2 · 1:02
WIN
vs John Cole
IFL 3· Sep 9, 2006· Middleweight· 10-2-1 vs 3-5
SUB
R1 · 0:17
LOSS
vs Rory Markham
IFL 1: Legends Championship 2006· Apr 29, 2006· 10-1-1 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Gustavo Machado
Ohio Regional· Mar 3, 2006· 9-1-1 vs 10-3-1
TKO
WIN
vs Shonie Carter×1Title bout · Title win #1
WEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 13, 2006· Welterweight· 8-1-1 vs 37-14-7
SUB
R1 · 2:06
WIN
vs Bret Bergmark
WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 14, 2005· Welterweight· 7-1-1 vs 4-0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:36
WIN
vs Tony Sanza
SportFight 12· Sep 16, 2005· Welterweight· 6-1-1 vs 1-0
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Damian Hatch
SportFight 10· May 28, 2005· Welterweight· 5-1-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:07
WIN
vs Patrick Suhl
Viking Fight 5· May 2, 2004· Middleweight· 4-1-1 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 1:31
WIN
vs Petras Markevicius
Viking Fight 5· May 2, 2004· Middleweight· 3-1-1 vs 15-3-1
SUB
R2 · 0:55
WIN
vs Arshak Dahabagyan
Viking Fight 4· Feb 1, 2004· Middleweight· 2-1-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 3:39
LOSS
vs Valdas Pocevicius
Shooto Lithuania· Nov 14, 2003· Middleweight· 2-0-1 vs 17-5-1
SUB
R1 · 3:37
DRAW
vs Andrei Semenov
M-1: Russia vs. The World 5· Apr 6, 2003· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 23-4
DEC
WIN
vs Daan Kooiman
Viking Fight 3· Feb 15, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 5-8-1
SUB
R1 · 0:49
WIN
vs Jon Fitch
Revolution FC 1· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 2:35

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1712▼16
Peak: 1807May 25, 2013
Rated fights: 40

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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 50 years old (born Sep 18, 1975).

Where is Mike Pyle from?

Mike Pyle is from United States.

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