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Mike PyleWW
WelterweightMMA

Mike Pyle

"Quicksand"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 50Syndicate MMAUFC
27
Wins
14
Losses
1
Draws
85%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
16
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Michael Wayne Pyle is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 1999, Pyle is a former WEC Welterweight Champion, and has also competed in Strikeforce, Elite XC, Affliction, M-1 Global, and for the Los Angeles Anacondas of the IFL.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy36%

2.74

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.84

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.8

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.54

avg

Submissions

0.34

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 188 cmUFC debut May. 23, 2009Born United StatesTeam Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision4
Submission16

Finish Rate

85%
23 of 27
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts42 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesZak OttowH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 222Mar 3, 2018
LossCanadaAlex GarciaH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 207Dec 30, 2016
LossBrazilAlberto MinaH2HKO (flying knee and punches)R2UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. AlvarezJul 7, 2016
WinUnited StatesSean SpencerH2HTKO (elbows and knees)R3UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. ThompsonFeb 6, 2016
LossUnited StatesColby CovingtonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 187May 23, 2015
LossCanadaJordan MeinH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos AnjosAug 23, 2014
WinUnited StatesTJ WaldburgerH2HTKO (elbows and punches)R3UFC 170Feb 22, 2014
LossUnited StatesMatt BrownH2HKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. SonnenAug 17, 2013
WinUnited StatesRick StoryH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 160May 25, 2013
WinUnited StatesJames HeadH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson FinaleDec 15, 2012
WinUnited StatesJosh NeerH2HKO (punch)R1UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCallJun 8, 2012
WinUnited StatesRicardo FunchH2HTKO (knee and punches)R1UFC 142Jan 14, 2012
LossCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 133Aug 6, 2011
WinUnited StatesRicardo AlmeidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 128Mar 19, 2011
WinEnglandJohn HathawayH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 120Oct 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesJesse LennoxH2HTechnical Submission (triangle choke)R3UFC 115Jun 12, 2010
LossUnited StatesJake EllenbergerH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 108Jan 2, 2010
WinBrazilChris WilsonH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. GuillardSep 16, 2009
LossUnited StatesBrock LarsonH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1UFC 98May 23, 2009
WinUnited StatesBrian GassawayH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2Oct 11, 2008
WinUnited StatesJ.J. AmbroseH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Affliction: BannedJul 19, 2008
WinUnited StatesDan HornbuckleH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2May 18, 2008
WinCroatiaDamir MirenicH2HSubmission (kimura)R2HCF: DestinyFeb 1, 2008
LossUnited StatesJake ShieldsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1EliteXC: RenegadeNov 10, 2007
WinUnited StatesAaron WetherspoonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. BaroniJun 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesRoss EbañezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1EliteXC: DestinyFeb 10, 2007
LossUnited StatesMatt HorwichH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2IFL: World Championship SemifinalsNov 2, 2006
WinUSAJohn ColeH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1IFL: PortlandSep 9, 2006
LossUnited StatesRory MarkhamH2HKO (punch)R1IFL: Legends Championship 2006Apr 29, 2006
WinBrazilGustavo MachadoH2HTKO (punches)R1GFC: Team Gracie vs. Team Hammer HouseMar 3, 2006
WinUnited StatesShonie CarterH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1WEC 18Jan 13, 2006
WinUnited StatesBret BergmarkH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1WEC 17Oct 14, 2005
WinTony SanzaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SportFight 12Sep 16, 2005
WinDamian HatchH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SportFight 10May 28, 2005
WinGermanyPatrick SuhlH2HKO (punches)R1Viking Fight 5May 2, 2004
WinLithuaniaPetras MarkeviciusH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Viking Fight 5May 2, 2004
WinNetherlandsArschak DahabagianH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Viking Fight 4Feb 1, 2004
LossLithuaniaValdas PoceviciusH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1ShootoNov 14, 2003
DrawRussiaAndrei SemenovH2HDrawR1M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 5Apr 6, 2003
WinNetherlandsDaan KooimanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Viking Fight 3Feb 15, 2003
WinUnited StatesJon FitchH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Revolution Fighting Championship 1Jul 13, 2002
LossUnited StatesQuinton JacksonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ISCF: MemphisNov 13, 1999

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