23
23
Wins
19
Losses
1
Draws · 2 NC
83%
Finish Rate
17
KO / TKO
2
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut
Biography
Michael Andrew Kyle is an American professional mixed martial artist and boxer currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, Kyle has competed for the UFC, the WEC, Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, Absolute Championship Berkut, Pancrase, and King of the Cage. He is the former WEC Heavyweight Champion and King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy51%
Takedown accuracy63%
3.93
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.35
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.33
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.8
avg
Submissions
0.8
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Apr. 2, 2004Born Boise, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO17
Decision1
Submission2
Finish Rate
83%
19 of 23
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts45 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Jordan PowellH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | PureCombat: Warrior Spirit 2 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| Loss |  Viktor PeštaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | OKTAGON 13 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Loss | Mo De'Reese | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | PFL 8 | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Loss |  Caio AlencarH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | PFL 7 | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Win | Daniel GallemoreH2H | TKO (knees) | R1 | PFL: Fight Night | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Loss | Josh CopelandH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | PFL: Everett | Jul 29, 2017 |
| Win | Dan CharlesH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | |ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Loss |  Denis GoltsovH2H | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | |ACB 32: The Battle of Lions | Mar 26, 2016 |
| Loss | Clifford StarksH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WSOF 22 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| Win | Baga AgaevH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Abu Dhabi Warriors 2 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Loss | Evgeny ErokhinH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | FEFoMP: Russia's MMA Supercup | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Loss | Anthony JohnsonH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | WSOF 8 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Loss |  Andrei ArlovskiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WSOF 5 | Sep 14, 2013 |
| Win | Travis WiuffH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | CFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2 | May 24, 2013 |
| Loss |  Gegard MousasiH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | Jan 12, 2013 |
| NC | Rafael CavalcanteH2H | NC (overturned by CSAC) | R1 | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 |
| Win | Marcos Rogério de LimaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov | Sep 10, 2011 |
| Loss | Antônio SilvaH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Win | Steve OliverH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Xtreme MMA Australia 3 | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Win | Abongo Humphrey | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Win | Tony LopezH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | KOTC: Honor | May 14, 2010 |
| Win | Jon MurphyH2H | TKO (punches and elbows) | R2 | KOTC: Legacy | Mar 26, 2010 |
| NC | Travis WiuffH2H | NC (punch after the bell) | R2 | KOTC: Vengeance | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Win | Jeremy FreitagH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Xtreme MMA Australia 1 | Dec 20, 2009 |
| Loss | Fabrício WerdumH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Win | Rafael CavalcanteH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | Jun 6, 2009 |
| Win | Mychal ClarkH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | JG/TKT Promotions: Fighting 4 Kidz | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Win | Rudy MartinH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | |IFC: Caged Combat | Apr 26, 2008 |
| Loss | Wayne ColeH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le | Mar 29, 2008 |
| Loss | Brian OlsenH2H | DQ (punches after the bell) | R1 | WEC 20 | May 5, 2006 |
| Draw |  Krzysztof SoszynskiH2H | Technical Draw (thumb to Soszynski's eye) | R1 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Loss | Devin ColeH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | WEC 18: Unfinished Business | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Win | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka | Technical Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Pancrase: Spiral 8 | Oct 2, 2005 |
| Win | James IrvinH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC 51 | Feb 5, 2005 |
| Loss | Justin EilersH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC 49 | Aug 21, 2004 |
| Win | Wes SimsH2H | KO (knee and punches) | R1 | UFC 47 | Apr 2, 2004 |
| Win | Jude HargettH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | WEC 9 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Win | Dan ChaseH2H | TKO (injury) | R1 | King of the Rockies | Jan 3, 2004 |
| Win | Jason ReedH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | IFC: Battleground Boise | Oct 25, 2003 |
| Win | Jerry VrbanovicH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | WEC 8 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Loss | Paul BuentelloH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | KOTC 18 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| Loss | Dan BobishH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | KOTC 13 | May 17, 2002 |
| Win | Nate RussakH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge 9 | Feb 10, 2002 |
| Win | Kauai KupiheaH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Night of the Knockout 2 | Jun 9, 2001 |
| Win | Andrew BoyleH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Night of the Knockout 1 | Mar 10, 2001 |
Related Fighters
Jordan Powell12-11-0 · LHW
Viktor Pesta19-9-0 · LHW
Muhammed DeReese9-5-0 · HW
Caio Alencar12-5-0 · HW
Daniel Gallemore7-6-0 · HW
Josh Copeland18-7-1 · HW
Dan Charles11-7-1 · HW
Denis Goltsov36-9-0 · HW
Clifford Starks14-5-0 · MW
Magomedbag Agaev29-22-0 · HW
Evgeny Erokhin26-13-0 · HW
Anthony Johnson23-6-0 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.