| Kyler John Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1995 (age 25) Torrance, California, United States |
| Other names | Matrix |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Team | MMA Lab |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Kyler Phillips (8-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) takes on Song Yadong (16-4-1 MMA, 5-0-1 UFC) at UFC 259 in an event that does not yet have a venue or location. Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently. Kyler 'Matrix' Phillips is locked and loaded for UFC 259. The 25-year-old will square off against fellow 135-pounder Yadong Song on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The three-round bout will take place on the undercard of Jan Blachowicz's first defense of the light heavyweight world title against reigning 185-pound titleholder, the undefeated.
Kyler John Phillips (born June 12, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of March 9, 2021 he is #14 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[3]
Background[edit]
At the age of 3, Phillip's father took him to the Gracie Academy out of Torrance, California, where he developed a life long love for it. At the age of 12, Phillips took part in pankration fights and had his first MMA fight at the age of 16. Phillips also wrestled at Temecula Valley High School. He is a Carlson Gracie BJJ Brown belt, and a Nikidokai black/red belt under grandmaster Hanshi Nico. Among some other accomplishments of Phillips are IBJJF jiu-jitsu world champion blue belt (2012), California State judo champion (2010), and California Southern Section CIF wrestling champion at 138 lbs (2013).[4]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Kyler Phillips Ufc Announcer
After a 4-0 record on the regional scene, including an impressive win at LFA 13 against Jonathan Quiroz[5], was invited to first season of Dana White's Contender Series in 2017, when he only needed 46 seconds to stop James Gray Jr. While not being offered a contract to the UFC, he was brought in to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.[6]
On the show he lost a majority decision to eventual season winner Brad Katona. Then came his first official pro defeat, a split decision to Victor Henry in a 2018 bout before a head kick knockout of Emeka Ifekandu in 2019 earned him his call to the Octagon.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Phillips made his UFC debut against Gabriel Silva on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo. He won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.[8] This win earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[9][10]
Phillips faced Cameron Else on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana. He won the bout via stoppage due to elbows on the ground in the second round.[11] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[12]
Phillips faced Yadong Song on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259.[13] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [14]
Championships and achievements[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Cameron Else[12]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Gabriel Silva[9]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Song Yadong | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Cameron Else | TKO (elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 2 | 0:44 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Gabriel Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | February 29, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 6–1 | Emeka Ifekandu | KO (head kick) | LFA 59 | February 1, 2019 | 1 | 2:30 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Victor Henry | Decision (split) | CXF 15: Rage in the Cage | October 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Burbank, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | James Gray | TKO (elbows and punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 4 | August 1, 2017 | 1 | 0:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jonathan Quiroz | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 13 | June 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Burbank, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | George Garcia | TKO (punches) | CXF 5: Night of Champions | December 17, 2016 | 1 | 2:55 | Studio City, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | PJ Ste-Marie | Submission (calf slicer) | CXF 4: Fighting for Liam | September 10, 2016 | 1 | 4:37 | Studio City, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Taylor Alfaro | TKO (punches) | CXF 1: The Return | March 4, 2016 | 1 | 2:30 | Studio City, California, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
See also[edit]
Kyler Phillips Ufc Record
References[edit]
- ^'Stats UFC'. ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^'Stats UFC'. ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
- ^'UFC Rankings UFC.com'. www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^Bitter, Shawn (18 March 2019). 'Welcome to the UFC: Kyler Phillips'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^'LFA 13 results: Curtis Millender proves tougher, wins all-out war with Kevin Holland'. MMA Junkie. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^''The Ultimate Fighter 27' cast of undefeated competitors revealed'. MMA Junkie. 26 January 2018.
- ^McCarter, Nathan. 'TUF Alum Leaves Fans Awestruck After Kick Combo Knockout at LFA 59'. Bleacher Report. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^Bitter, Shawn (29 February 2020). 'UFC Norfolk Results: Kyler Phillips Wins Unanimous Decision in Debut'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ abRyan Galloway (2020-10-04). 'UFC Fight Night: Holm Vs. Aldana Bonuses'. lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^'UFC Norfolk bonuses: Megan Anderson, Jordan Griffin earn $50,000 each for impressive finishes'. mmafighting.com. 2020-02-29.
- ^Vreeland, Daniel (3 October 2020). 'UFC Fight Island 4 Results: Kyler Phillips Dominates, Stops Cameron Else in 2nd'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ abRyan Galloway (2020-10-04). 'UFC Fight Night: Holm Vs. Aldana Bonuses'. lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^DNA, MMA (2021-01-08). 'Song Yadong treft Kyler Phillips tijdens UFC 259 op 6 maart'. MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^Anderson, Jay (6 March 2021). 'UFC 259 Results: Kyler Phillips Tops Song Yadong After Entertaining 15 Minutes'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^Sherdog.com. 'Kyler Phillips'. Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
External links[edit]
- Professional MMA record for Kyler Phillips from Sherdog
- Kyler Phillips at UFC
