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Mike Pyle

Welterweight Division

27-14-1 (W-L-D)

Mike Pyle
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 03: Mike Pyle reacts after a knockout loss to Zak Ottow in the final fight of his career during the UFC 222 event inside T-Mobile Arena on March 3, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Ima
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UFC 222: Mike Pyle Retires from MMA

CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14: Stipe Miocic of the United States celebrates after defeating Fabricio Werdum of Brazil in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 198 at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LL
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UFC Rankings Report: Miocic Debuts, Werdum Plummets

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 06: Stephen Thompson celebrates after defeating Johny Hendricks in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuf
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Fight Night Hendricks vs Thompson: Post Fight Press Conference Highlights

UFC Fight Night Weigh-In Chris Wilson & Mike Pyle
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Submission of the Week: Mike Pyle vs Chris Wilson

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: (L-R) Matt Brown punches Mike Pyle in their UFC welterweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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KO of the Week: Matt Brown vs. Mike Pyle

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 08: (L-R) Mike Pyle knocks out Josh Neer with a punch in a Welterweight bout during the UFC on FX 3 event at Bank Atlantic Center on June 8, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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KO of the Week: Mike Pyle vs. Josh Neer

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UFC 170: Mike Pyle Talks TJ Waldburger and Shows Off Special Talent

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 08: Mike Pyle celebrates after knocking out Josh Neer in a Welterweight bout during the UFC on FX 3 event at Bank Atlantic Center on June 8, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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KO of the Week: Pyle vs. Neer

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Mike Pyle on fighting Matt Brown at UFC on FOX Sports 1

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TUF 16 Finale: Post-Fight Press Conference

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SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 06: Charlie Brenneman works out for fans and media during the UFC open workouts at Sawgrass Mills Mall on June 6, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Stats

Striking accuracy 46% 46%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
480
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1046
Takedown Accuracy 36% 36%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
16
Takedowns Attempted
59
2.74
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.84
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.80
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.54
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
61
%
Sig. Str. Defense
70
%
Takedown Defense
0.34
Knockdown Avg
07:23
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
266 (55%)
Clinch
90 (19%)
Ground
124 (26%)

Sig. Str. by target

67% 322 Head 18% 85 Body 15% 73 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV
Age
47
Height
72.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
May. 23, 2009
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
41.50