WelterweightNOT FIGHTING

Mike Pyle

27-14-1

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

170 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

07:23

Gym

Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R3 7

Last 5

LLLWW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Matt Brown

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 0:29

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 0:29

LOSS

vs Jordan Mein

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:12

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:12

LOSS

vs Alberto Mina

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R2 1:17

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 1:17

WIN

vs Sean Spencer

UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head In Clinch

R3 4:25

KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R3 4:25

WIN

vs Chris Wilson

UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard

R3 2:15

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard·R3 2:15

LOSS

vs Zak Ottow

UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Half Guard

R1 2:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 2:34

LOSS

vs Alex Garcia

UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey· 2016-12-30

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:34

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:34

LOSS

vs Colby Covington

UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs TJ Waldburger

UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Mount

R3 4:03

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R3 4:03

WIN

vs Rick Story

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Josh Neer

UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:56

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:56

WIN

vs Ricardo Funch

UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R1 1:22

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R1 1:22

LOSS

vs Rory MacDonald

UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 3:54

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:54

WIN

vs Ricardo Almeida

UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs John Hathaway

UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· 2010-10-16

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jesse Lennox

UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission

R3 4:44

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission·R3 4:44

LOSS

vs Jake Ellenberger

UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 0:22

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 0:22

LOSS

vs Brock Larson

UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23

Submission

Arm Triangle From Side Control

R1 3:06

SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 3:06

WIN

vs James Head

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 1:55

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 1:55

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.7/min

Grappling

1.80 TD

Defense

61%

⚖️Mike adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

71% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

29% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Elbow to Head In Clinch

20% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Mount

20% of KOs

Knee to Head In Clinch

20% of KOs

Knees to Head In Clinch

20% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Guard

Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard

50% of subs

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 71% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.5) and Strike Def% (61%).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (166% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

46%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

61%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

32% acc59%

Clinch

61% acc20%

Ground

72% acc21%

Striking Differential-0.10/min

2.74 landed/min2.84 absorbed/min

2.74

Landed/Min

2.84

Absorbed/Min

0.34

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed480

Sig. Strikes Attempted1046

Key Insights

Mike is active on the ground (26%).

Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.

Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 72% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

36%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

70%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

27%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.80

TD / 15min

1.54

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

37%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

14 total attempts

Opportunistic

36%

29%

36%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.80/15min.

Solid TD defense at 70%.

Active submission threat (1.54/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 14 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

383

1.44

Ratio

Absorbed

266

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

4/4

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

28.7

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.3

Standing %

85%

R3 vs R1 Output

166%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

⚙️ High engagement score (28.7) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 166% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 19 fights

R1 Control

0:32

R2 Control

0:57

R3 Control

0:59

R1 to Final

+140%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+21.9pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+21.9pp

Body

-13.7pp

Leg

-8.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+14.2pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3258

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights