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LAS VEGAS – Kyler Phillips beat Song Yadong with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 259 in Las Vegas.
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Take a look inside the fight with Phillips, who won for the fourth straight time.
- Kyler Phillips is signed to the UFC where the fighters receive a base salary no matter they win or lose. Further, there is a win bonus for the winning fighter as well as a fight of the night and a performance of the night bonus. In his UFC debut fight at UFC Fight Night 169 - Benavidez vs. Figueiredo, he took home a $3,500 promotional bonus.
- Las Vegas, Nevada — Following his UFC 259 bout with Kyler Phillips, bantamweight Song Yadong may have been left wishing he’d taken the red pill. Known as “The Matrix,” Phillips landed a nasty head kick on the Chinese fighter early in the bout. Yadong, showing some grit, not to mention some.
Kyler Phillips vs. Song Yadong
Result:Kyler Phillips def. Song Yadong via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Phillips (9-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Yadong (16-5-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC)
Key stat: Yadong won the striking battle 89-69, but Phillips’ three takedowns helped him get the win.
#UFC bantamweight Kyler Phillips talked to reporters after his big win over Yadong Song at #UFC259.Subscribe: out our full video ca.
Phillips on the fight's key moment
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: (R-L) Kyler Phillips punches Song Yadong of China in their bantamweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“I was super impressed by the fight. I wasn’t super impressed by myself, but I was happy and grateful for the opportunity and also grateful for the firefight that I had. I haven’t had too many fights like that. Usually if I land a right kick to somebody’s head, they are going down. So when I hit him with that and he was still there, wobbling, I was like, ‘I’m in for a real fight.’ It woke me up and I kind of felt like I had a surreal experience.
“I hit him there with my best shot and I was like, ‘Damn. It just got real.’ I’m in the UFC top 15 now. This is where I’m at. It’s not going to be that easy. It kind of woke up something inside of me, especially in him, too. He hit me with some of his power shots and it didn’t faze me. I think that type of fight was just exactly what both of us needed to see who we truly are as fighters and has showed a good grasp of knowledge of different styles, being able to mix it up plus the heart and endurance that I had to use to win.”
Phillips on how everyone's a champion
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: (L-R) Song Yadong of China punches Kyler Phillips in their bantamweight fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“I’m already the champ. Always have been. But you are, too. Everybody is a champ. As long as you’re alive, you’re a champ. You’re here. Do you know what I mean? Amen to that, for real.”
Phillips on what he wants next
“I want to fight a couple of guys. I’m kind of excited to fight a couple of different names, but I don’t have a particular name right now. We’ll see.
“I’m actually going to spend some time with my family. With my third UFC fight, you think you make it big, you make some friends, all of a sudden everybody wants to be a friend and stuff. Sometimes I just have to keep the circle small (and) spend time with my family.”
To hear more from Phillips, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
| Kyler John Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1995 (age 25) Torrance, California, United States |
| Other names | Matrix |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Team | MMA Lab |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Kyler John Phillips (born June 12, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of March 9, 2021 he is #14 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[3]
Background[edit]
At the age of 3, Phillip's father took him to the Gracie Academy out of Torrance, California, where he developed a life long love for it. At the age of 12, Phillips took part in pankration fights and had his first MMA fight at the age of 16. Phillips also wrestled at Temecula Valley High School. He is a Carlson Gracie BJJ Brown belt, and a Nikidokai black/red belt under grandmaster Hanshi Nico. Among some other accomplishments of Phillips are IBJJF jiu-jitsu world champion blue belt (2012), California State judo champion (2010), and California Southern Section CIF wrestling champion at 138 lbs (2013).[4]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Early career[edit]
After a 4-0 record on the regional scene, including an impressive win at LFA 13 against Jonathan Quiroz[5], was invited to first season of Dana White's Contender Series in 2017, when he only needed 46 seconds to stop James Gray Jr. While not being offered a contract to the UFC, he was brought in to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.[6]
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On the show he lost a majority decision to eventual season winner Brad Katona. Then came his first official pro defeat, a split decision to Victor Henry in a 2018 bout before a head kick knockout of Emeka Ifekandu in 2019 earned him his call to the Octagon.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Phillips made his UFC debut against Gabriel Silva on February 29, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo. He won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.[8] This win earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[9][10]
Phillips faced Cameron Else on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana. He won the bout via stoppage due to elbows on the ground in the second round.[11] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[12]
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Phillips faced Yadong Song on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259.[13] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [14]
Championships and achievements[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Cameron Else[12]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Gabriel Silva[9]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Song Yadong | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Cameron Else | TKO (elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 2 | 0:44 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Gabriel Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | February 29, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 6–1 | Emeka Ifekandu | KO (head kick) | LFA 59 | February 1, 2019 | 1 | 2:30 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Victor Henry | Decision (split) | CXF 15: Rage in the Cage | October 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Burbank, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | James Gray | TKO (elbows and punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 4 | August 1, 2017 | 1 | 0:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jonathan Quiroz | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 13 | June 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Burbank, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | George Garcia | TKO (punches) | CXF 5: Night of Champions | December 17, 2016 | 1 | 2:55 | Studio City, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | PJ Ste-Marie | Submission (calf slicer) | CXF 4: Fighting for Liam | September 10, 2016 | 1 | 4:37 | Studio City, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Taylor Alfaro | TKO (punches) | CXF 1: The Return | March 4, 2016 | 1 | 2:30 | Studio City, California, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Stats UFC'. ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^'Stats UFC'. ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
- ^'UFC Rankings UFC.com'. www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^Bitter, Shawn (18 March 2019). 'Welcome to the UFC: Kyler Phillips'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
- ^'LFA 13 results: Curtis Millender proves tougher, wins all-out war with Kevin Holland'. MMA Junkie. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^''The Ultimate Fighter 27' cast of undefeated competitors revealed'. MMA Junkie. 26 January 2018.
- ^McCarter, Nathan. 'TUF Alum Leaves Fans Awestruck After Kick Combo Knockout at LFA 59'. Bleacher Report. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^Bitter, Shawn (29 February 2020). 'UFC Norfolk Results: Kyler Phillips Wins Unanimous Decision in Debut'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ abRyan Galloway (2020-10-04). 'UFC Fight Night: Holm Vs. Aldana Bonuses'. lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^'UFC Norfolk bonuses: Megan Anderson, Jordan Griffin earn $50,000 each for impressive finishes'. mmafighting.com. 2020-02-29.
- ^Vreeland, Daniel (3 October 2020). 'UFC Fight Island 4 Results: Kyler Phillips Dominates, Stops Cameron Else in 2nd'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ abRyan Galloway (2020-10-04). 'UFC Fight Night: Holm Vs. Aldana Bonuses'. lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^DNA, MMA (2021-01-08). 'Song Yadong treft Kyler Phillips tijdens UFC 259 op 6 maart'. MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^Anderson, Jay (6 March 2021). 'UFC 259 Results: Kyler Phillips Tops Song Yadong After Entertaining 15 Minutes'. Cageside Press. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^Sherdog.com. 'Kyler Phillips'. Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
External links[edit]
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- Professional MMA record for Kyler Phillips from Sherdog
- Kyler Phillips at UFC