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- Name: Mike Kyle
- Professional MMA Record: 19-9-1, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: MAK
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 32 | Date of Birth: 1980.03.31
- Last Fight: May 19, 2012 in Strikeforce
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $84,000 USD
- Height: 6'3" (191cm) | Reach: 77.0" (196cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: American Kickboxing Academy
- Born: Boise, Idaho, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG
- Fighting out of: San Jose, California
- Personal Pages: Twitter
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#22 Current Best MMA Light Heavyweight Fighter
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Mike Kyle MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
0:33 Round 1 of 3 |
Rafael Cavalcante
Ref: Marcos Rosales |
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2012.05.19 |
| Odds: +145 Slight Underdog | Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs | |||
| Cancelled Bout | Gegard Mousasi | Strikeforce - Reason: Kyle Injury | 2012.03.03 |
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Ref: Greg Franklin |
Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.09.10 |
| Odds: -110 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $44,000 ($22K Base, $22K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
| Cancelled Bout | Gegard Mousasi | Strikeforce - Reason: Kyle Hand Injury | 2011.04.09 |
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Loss | KO/TKO | Punches
2:49 Round 2 of 3, 7:49 Total |
Antonio Silva
Ref: John McCarthy |
Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu
Main Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2010.12.04 |
| Odds: +320 Moderate Underdog | Weigh-In: 219.0 lbs | |||
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#35 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2010
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| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Stephen Oliver | XMMA | 2010.11.05 |
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Win | Submission | Choke
3:28 Round 2 of 3, 8:28 Total |
Ron Humphrey
Ref: Ryan Hoisington |
Strikeforce Challengers 9: Rosario vs. Mahe
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2010.07.24 |
| Odds: -195 Moderate Favorite | Weigh-In: 205.8 lbs | |||
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Win | Decision | Split
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total |
Tony Lopez
Ref: Cecil Peoples |
KOTC: Honor
Main Card | Title Match | Light HW | 205 lbs |
2010.05.14 |
| Odds: -143 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Strikes | Jon Murphy | KOTC | 2010.03.26 |
| No Contest | Injury | Travis Wiuff | KOTC | 2010.02.12 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Jeremy Freitag | XMMA | 2009.12.20 |
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Loss | Submission | Choke
1:24 Round 1 of 3 |
Fabricio Werdum
Ref: Yuji Shimada |
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Preliminary Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2009.08.15 |
| Odds: +420 Heavy Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $14,000 Base | Weigh-In: 219.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
4:05 Round 2 of 3, 9:05 Total |
Rafael Cavalcante
Ref: Mike England |
Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields
Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2009.06.06 |
| Odds: +320 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Weigh-In: 202.5 lbs | |||
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Mychal Clark | JG and TKT Promotions | 2008.08.30 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Rudy Martin | IFC | 2008.04.26 |
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Loss | Submission | Armlock
0:45 Round 1 of 3 |
Wayne Cole
Ref: Herb Dean |
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le
Main Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2008.03.29 |
| Disclosed Pay: $10,000 Base | Weigh-In: 225.0 lbs | |||
| Loss | Disqualificaton | Brian Olsen | WEC | 2006.05.05 |
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Draw
2:02 Round 1 of 3 |
Krzysztof Soszynski
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Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie
Main Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2006.03.10 |
| Loss | KO/TKO | Punches | Devin Cole | WEC | 2006.01.13 |
| Win | Unanimous | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | Pancrase | 2005.10.02 |
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
1:55 Round 1 of 3 |
James Irvin
Ref: Herb Dean |
UFC 51: Super Saturday
Preliminary Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2005.02.05 |
| Odds: +110 Near Even | Disclosed Pay: $6,000 ($3K Base, $3K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 238.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | KO/TKO | Punch
1:14 Round 1 of 3 |
Justin Eilers
Ref: John McCarthy |
UFC 49: Unfinished Business
Main Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2004.08.21 |
| Odds: +130 Slight Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $4,000 Base | Weigh-In: 237.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Punch
4:59 Round 1 of 3 |
Wes Sims
Ref: John McCarthy |
UFC 47: It's On!
Preliminary Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs |
2004.04.02 |
| Disclosed Pay: $6,000 ($3K Base, $3K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 229.0 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Jude Hargett | WEC | 2004.01.16 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Injury | Dan Chase | KOTR | 2004.01.03 |
| Win | Submission | Punches | Jason Reed | IFC | 2003.10.25 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Jerry Vrbanovic | WEC | 2003.10.17 |
| Loss | KO/TKO | Punches | Paul Buentello | KOTC 18 | 2002.11.01 |
| Loss | Submission | Punches | Dan Bobish | KOTC 13 | 2002.05.17 |
| Win | Submission | Strikes | Nate Russak | GC 9 | 2002.02.10 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Kauai Kupihea | NOTK | 2001.06.09 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Andrew Boyle | NOTK | 2001.03.10 |
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It has always troubled me that Strikeforce used Mike Kyle, because he's probably the dirtiest fighter in the history of the game, with a disturbing track record to prove it (you could also make a good case for Gilbert Yvel, who compiled an impressive body of foul-plagued work).
That's why it was a pleasure to see Kyle taken out quickly last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) at the Strikeforce: "Barnett...
Sunday 05.20.2012 7:00pm ET | View Full Article
Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" took place last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, featuring Daniel Cormier dominating Josh Barnett over five rounds and 25 minutes to become the heavyweight grand prix tournament champion.
It's just too bad both guys suffered broken hands in the process.
Gilbert Melendez brought an end to his rivalry with Josh Thomson by ...
Sunday 05.20.2012 4:00pm ET | View Full Article
It took 16 months to get there, but Strikeforce was finally able to seal the deal on their Heavyweight grand prix tournament last night (Sat., May 19, 2012) in San Jose, California.
Strikeforce: "Barnett vs. Cormier" marked the end of the tournament, as well as the end of the division as well, with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) absorbing the majority of the 265-pounders from the organizat...