Kyle Bochniak
Introduction
Kyle Bochniak (born February 5, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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 4 - 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.
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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bochniak returned to face Enrique Barzola on August 27, 2016 at UFC on Fox 21. He won the fight via split decision.
Bochniak was expected to face Godofredo Pepey on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106. However, both fighters pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing injuries and the bout was scrapped.
Bochniak faced Jeremy Kennedy on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 7 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7–2 | Jeremy Kennedy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum | 000000002017-07-22-0000July 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Enrique Barzola | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | 000000002016-08-27-0000August 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Charles Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | 000000002016-01-17-0000January 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Taylor Trahan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 32 | 000000002016-01-08-0000January 8, 2016 | 1 | 3:58 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 5–0 | Dominic Warr | KO (punch) | CES MMA 28 | 000000002015-03-13-0000March 13, 2015 | 1 | 1:49 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Tom English | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 27 | 000000002015-01-30-0000January 30, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Ruslan Khubejashvili | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 26 | 000000002014-10-10-0000October 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Marius Enache | TKO (punches) | CES MMA 22 | 000000002014-03-14-0000March 14, 2014 | 2 | 1:44 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Peter Bertucci | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 21 | 000000002014-01-24-0000January 24, 2014 | 1 | 1:05 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |