Kyle Bochniak | |
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Born |
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States |
February 5, 1987
Other names | Crash |
Residence | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Featherweight (145 lb) |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
Fighting out of | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Team | Broadway Jiu-Jitsu |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 7 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
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).
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.
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.