Kyler Phillips Ufc
| 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 | |
The ninth fight at UFC 259 will see Kyler Phillips take on Song Yadong. This will be a fight in the UFC Bantamweight division. Phillips comes into this fight with an MMA record of 8-1. He is 3-0 in the UFC. His most recent win came back in October of 2020 and was a TKO win against Cameron Else. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Kyler Phillips) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 27) is an installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. Tryouts were announced on November 16, scheduled for 26 days later. Song Yadong meets Kyler Phillips in the preliminary rounds of UFC 259 in a fascinating bantamweight bout.Yadong is currently undefeated in the UFC, only one fight does not lead to a victory The 23-year-old Chinese star fought in December 2019 against Cody Stamann for the majority and defeated Marlon Vera in his last fight in the UFC. Kyler Phillips breaking news and and highlights for UFC 259 fight vs. Kyler Phillips, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Bantamweight fighter from.
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]
Kyler Phillips is signed to the UFC where the fighters receive a base salary no matter they win or lose. Further, there is a win bonus for the winning fighter as well as a fight of the night and a performance of the night bonus. In his UFC debut fight at UFC Fight Night 169 - Benavidez vs. Figueiredo, he took home a $3,500 promotional bonus.
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 Ethnicity
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 |
Kyler Phillips Ufc Fight
| 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]
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
Kyler Phillips a.k.a. 'Kyler Phillips' is an American Mixed Martial Artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A Bantamweight fighter, he previously competed at California Xtreme Fighting (CXF) and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA).
Torrance, California native, Kyler John Philips was born on 12th June 1995, under the star sign Gemini. As per nationality, he is an American and is of white ethnic background. The twenty-five years old stands 5'8' (173cm) tall and weigh 136.0 lbs.
How Much Is Kyler Phillips' Net Worth? UFC Career Earning
Kyler Phillips is signed to the UFC where the fighters receive a base salary no matter they win or lose. Further, there is a win bonus for the winning fighter as well as a fight of the night and a performance of the night bonus.
In his UFC debut fight at UFC Fight Night 169 - Benavidez vs. Figueiredo, he took home a $3,500 promotional bonus and $50,000 Performance of night / Fight of Night Bonus. Similarly, on his 2nd bout at UFC on ESPN 16 - Holm vs. Aldana, he summoned $10,000 (Guaranteed Money), $10,000 (Win Bonus), $3,500 (Promotional Bonus), and $50,000 (Performance Bonus).
Outside the ring, Kyler earns much from sponsorship and endorsements. As of 2021, his net worth is approximately $0.2 million.
Personal Life
Surprise, Arizona residential, Kyler Phillips' father took him to the Gracie Academy out of Torrance, California, at the age of three and he promptly fell in love with the sport.
Besides, there is no personal information available regarding him. His dating history and girlfriend are is still under the shades. With less to no information about his love life, Kyler is believed to be single.
Fights
On 4th March 2016, Kyler Phillips made his professional debut at CXF 1 - The Return against Taylor Alfaro. He won the fight via TKO in round one. Further that year, he had two more bouts against P.J. Ste-Marie and George Garcia at CXF, defeating them by Submission (Calf Slicer) and TKO (Punches) respectively.
Kyler began 2017 fighting against Jonathan Quiroz at LFA 13 - Millender vs. Holland on 2nd June. He won the bout via unanimous decision. On 1st August, he faced James Gray Jr. at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 4, defeating him via TKO in round one.
On 20th October 2018, he faced his career's first loss against Victor Henry at CXF 15 - Rage in the Cage. On 1st February 2019, he knocked out Emeka Hekandu at LFA 59 - Michaud vs. Aguilera.
In 2020, Kyler signed to the UFC and made his debut on 29th February at UFC Fight Night 169 - Benavidez vs. Figueiredo opposite Gabriel Silva. He won the fight via Unanimous Decision. He next faced, Cameron Else at UFC on ESPN 16 - Holm vs. Aldana and defeated him via TKO (Elbows) in round two.
On 6th March 2021, he is scheduled to face Yadong Song at UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya.
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