Kyle Bochniak
Kyle Bochniak (born February 5, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2014, he has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and CES MMA.[1]
| Kyle Bochniak | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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[3] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Bochniak associated with the wrong crowd when he was growing up where he was drinking excessively and engaging in substance abuse activities. His unhealthy habits led him to drop out of school, and he was in a coma for a week due to overdosing on prescription pills. Bochniak eventually ended up in jail where he found out his father, who left his mother when Bochniak was two, was in the next cell from his. Bochniak realized he did not want to end up like his father, so he made a pledge with the judge with a heartfelt arraignment speech. The judge granted Bochniak five year probation of his offense where he was transferred to Hartford, Connecticut. In Hartford, Bochniak started learning welding and eventually landed a job as a welder. He later stumbled into Broadway Jiu-Jitsu where he started his journey to be a mixed martial artist, which turned his life around.[4]
Today I celebrate a decade of sobriety and staying out of trouble. I’d be lying if I said it was easy. Not sure what’s more important sometimes... either to look back on my past or look forward to the future. One thing you’ll hear in the halls a lot is, “one day at a time” or better yet, “one minute at a time.” These two phrases stuck with me when I heard them for the first time at a very young age. I wouldn’t say I’m a changed man just a different way of thinking. Once you stop blaming the world for life going to shit and realize you had a choice all along it becomes a little bit easier. I know some people get dealt with a less to sub-par life but still, there’s always a choice. I wasn’t going to post anything today because it’s my personal life but I remembered this one day when I heard a man speak in an AA meeting once, “If there’s one person in this room that is hearing me and that I could potentially save from a life of shit and misery then that’s all that counts.” I hope someone heard me. Things will never be easy but they can be worth it. God bless.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7] Despite knocking Rosa down in the first round, Bochniak lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Bochniak returned to face Enrique Barzola on August 27, 2016 at UFC on Fox 21.[9] He won the fight via split decision.[10]
Bochniak was expected to face Godofredo Pepey on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106.[11] However, both fighters pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing injuries and the bout was scrapped.[12]
Bochniak faced Jeremy Kennedy on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Bochniak faced Brandon Davis on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Bochniak faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17] The fight, considered by many to be one of the greatest fights of all time, earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.[18]
Bochniak faced Hakeem Dawodu on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231.[19] He lost the fight via split decision.[20]
Bochniak faced promotional newcomer Sean Woodson on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
On January 9, 2020, it was announced that Bochniak was released by UFC.[23]
Post-UFC career
Bochniak was scheduled to face Jonathan Gary in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.[24] However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]
Bochniak was then scheduled to fave Tim Teves at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020.[26] However, the bout was cancelled due to an unknown reason.
Bochniak then faced Caio Uruguai at XMMA 1 on January 30, 2021.[27] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[28]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 9 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–5 | Caio Uruguai | Decision (unanimous) | XMMA: Vick vs Fialho | January 30, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 8–5 | Sean Woodson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman | October 18, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Hakeem Dawodu | Decision (split) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 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 | Tom English | 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 | Marius Enache | TKO (punches) | CES MMA 22 | March 14, 2014 | 2 | 1:44 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Peter Bertucci | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 21 | January 24, 2014 | 1 | 1:05 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
References
- "Kyle Bochniak - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- "Josh Emmett | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- Kyle Bochniak (@kylebochniakufc) (August 14, 2018). ""True honor to be promoted to brown belt by Professor John Clarke (...)"". Instagram. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- "Addiction landed UFC's Kyle Bochniak in jail next to his father. That was his wake-up call". MMA Junkie. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- "Kyle Bochniak UFC on Instagram: "Today I celebrate a decade of sobriety and staying out of trouble. I'd be lying if I said it was easy. Not sure what's more important…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- Zane Simon (2016-01-14). "Welcome to the UFC, Dmitry Smolyakov & Kyle Bochniak". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- Staff (2016-01-14). "Newcomer Kyle Bochniak a late addition to Sunday's UFC Fight Night 81 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- Brent Brookhouse (2016-01-17). "UFC Fight Night 81 results: Charles Rosa outlasts game Kyle Bochniak for decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- 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.
- 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.
- Staff (2017-02-01). "Featherweights Kyle Bochniak vs. Godofredo Pepey booked for UFC Fight Night 106 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
- Guilherme Cruz (2017-03-06). "Godofredo Pepey vs. Kyle Bochniak removed from UFC Fortaleza". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
- 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.
- "UFC on FOX 25 results: Jeremy Kennedy's grappling shines to remain undefeated". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- DNA, MMA. "Thuisgevecht voor Kyle Bochniak tegen Brandon Michael Davis tijdens UFC 220 in Boston". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- Staff (2018-02-16). "Zabit Magomedsharipov announces UFC 223 fight vs. Kyle Bochniak". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- "UFC 223 results: Zabit Magomedsharipov tops Kyle Bochniak in fun-as-hell slugfest". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
- "UFC 223 bonuses: Magomedsharipov-Bochniak an all-time no-brainer for 'Fight of Night'". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
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- Hannoun, Farah (2019-09-04). "Kyle Bochniak vs. Sean Woodson added to UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- Doherty, Dan (2019-10-18). "UFC Boston Results: Sean Woodson Easily Picks Apart Kyle Bochniak". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- "Kyle Bochniak released by UFC, looks for new promotional home". MMA Junkie. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- "After seven-fight UFC run, Kyle Bochniak meets Bellator vet Jonathan Gary at CES MMA 61". MMA Junkie. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
- Nolan King (March 21, 2020). "CES MMA 61 postponed due to coronavirus outbreak concerns". mmajunkie.com.
- "Marcelo Golm signs with Taura for promotional debut on October 30". fightbookmma.com.
- Nolan King (January 13, 2021). "James Vick among UFC, Bellator, PFL alumni set to fight on XMMA show in Florida". MMAjunkie.com.
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