Kyle Bochniak

Kyle Bochniak
Born (1987-02-05) February 5, 1987
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
Other names Crash
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight 145.2 lb (65.9 kg; 10.37 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Team Broadway Jiu-Jitsu
Rank Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 8
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 4
Losses 3
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kyle Bochniak (born February 5, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[1] A professional competitor since 2014, he has also competed for CES MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

He began training in mixed martial arts in 2010 and starting competing in amateur fights a year later. After compiling a record of 5 - 1 as an amateur, he started fighting professionally in 2014.

Bochniak compiled an undefeated record of 6 - 0 on the regional circuit, competing exclusively for CES MMA in nearby Rhode Island. He was signed by the UFC in early 2016.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bochniak made his promotional debut on January 17, 2016 as a short notice replacement for Jimy Hettes against Charles Rosa at UFC Fight Night 81.[4] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

Bochniak returned to face Enrique Barzola on August 27, 2016 at UFC on Fox 21.[6] He won the fight via split decision.[7]

Bochniak was expected to face Godofredo Pepey on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106.[8] However, both fighters pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing injuries and the bout was scrapped.[9]

Bochniak faced Jeremy Kennedy on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Bochniak faced Brandon Davis on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220. He won the fight via unanimous deciscion.[12]

Bochniak faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14] This fight earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.[15]

Bochniak is expected to face Hakeem Dawodu on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–3 Zabit Magomedsharipov Decision (unanimous) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 8–2 Brandon Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 220 January 20, 2018 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 7–2 Jeremy Kennedy Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 7–1 Enrique Barzola Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 2016 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 6–1 Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 2016 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 6–0 Taylor Trahan Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 32 January 8, 2016 1 3:58 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 5–0 Dominic Warr KO (punch) CES MMA 28 March 13, 2015 1 1:49 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 4–0 Daryl Dixon Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 27 January 30, 2015 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 3–0 Ruslan Khubejashvili Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 26 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 2–0 Rick Grimes TKO (punches) CES MMA 22 March 14, 2014 2 1:44 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 1–0 Dill Doe Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 21 January 24, 2014 1 1:05 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kyle Bochniak - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Josh Emmett | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  3. ↑ Zane Simon (2016-01-14). "Welcome to the UFC, Dmitry Smolyakov & Kyle Bochniak". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
  4. ↑ Staff (2016-01-14). "Newcomer Kyle Bochniak a late addition to Sunday's UFC Fight Night 81 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
  5. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2016-01-17). "UFC Fight Night 81 results: Charles Rosa outlasts game Kyle Bochniak for decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  6. ↑ Danny Segura (2016-06-27). "Kyle Bochniak set to face TUF winner Enrique Barzola at UFC on FOX 21". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  7. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-08-27). "UFC on FOX 21 results: Kyle Bochniak's leg kicks help in split decision over Enrique Barzola". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  8. ↑ Staff (2017-02-01). "Featherweights Kyle Bochniak vs. Godofredo Pepey booked for UFC Fight Night 106 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  9. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2017-03-06). "Godofredo Pepey vs. Kyle Bochniak removed from UFC Fortaleza". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
  10. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2017-05-24). "Jeremy Kennedy vs. Kyle Bochniak slated for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  11. ↑ "UFC on FOX 25 results: Jeremy Kennedy's grappling shines to remain undefeated". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
  12. ↑ DNA, MMA. "Thuisgevecht voor Kyle Bochniak tegen Brandon Michael Davis tijdens UFC 220 in Boston". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  13. ↑ Staff (2018-02-16). "Zabit Magomedsharipov announces UFC 223 fight vs. Kyle Bochniak". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  14. ↑ "UFC 223 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov tops Kyle Bochniak in fun-as-hell slugfest". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  15. ↑ "UFC 223 bonuses: Magomedsharipov-Bochniak an all-time no-brainer for 'Fight of Night'". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  16. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2018-08-30). "Canadian Hakeem Dawodu meets Kyle Bochniak at UFC 231 in Toronto". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-08-30. (in Dutch)
  • "Kyle Bochniak". UFC.com.
  • Professional MMA record for Kyle Bochniak from Sherdog
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