Kyle Bochniak

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Kyle Bochniak
Born (1987-02-05) February 5, 1987 (age 37)
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
Other namesCrash
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) [1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Boston, Massachusetts, United States
TeamBroadway Jiu-Jitsu
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [3]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision7
Losses7
By knockout1
By decision6
Amateur record
Total6
Wins5
Losses1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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, Professional Fighters League (PFL), and CES MMA. [1]

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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 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: Reyes vs. Weidman. [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 fight 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]

Bochniak was scheduled to face Derek Campos at XMMA 2 on July 30, 2021. [29] However Campos withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Marcus Brimage. [30] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [31]

Bochniak faced Carlton Minus on April 2, 2022, at XMMA 4. [32] He won the bout via split decision. [33]

Professional Fighters League

Bochniak, replacing Sung Bin Jo, faced Bubba Jenkins on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2. [34] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [35]

Bochniak faced Chris Wade on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5. [36] He lost the bout via head kick and then ground and pound TKO in the first round. [37]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches11 wins7 losses
By knockout21
By submission20
By decision76
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–7 Chris Wade TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5 June 24, 202211:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss11–6 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 April 28, 202235:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win11–5Carlton MinusDecision (split)XMMA 4: Black MagicApril 2, 202235:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win10–5 Marcus Brimage Decision (unanimous)XMMA 2: Saunders vs. NijemJuly 30, 202135:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win9–5Caio UruguaiDecision (unanimous)XMMA: Vick vs FialhoJanuary 30, 202135:00 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Loss8–5 Sean Woodson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 201935:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss8–4 Hakeem Dawodu Decision (split) UFC 231 December 8, 201835:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss8–3 Zabit Magomedsharipov Decision (unanimous) UFC 223 April 7, 201835:00 Brooklyn, New York, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win8–2 Brandon Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 220 January 20, 201835:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss7–2 Jeremy Kennedy Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201735:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win7–1 Enrique Barzola Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 201635:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss6–1 Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 201635:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win6–0Taylor TrahanSubmission (rear-naked choke)CES MMA 32January 8, 201613:58 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win5–0Dominic WarrKO (punch)CES MMA 28March 13, 201511:49 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win4–0Tom EnglishDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 27January 30, 201535:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win3–0Ruslan KhubejashviliDecision (unanimous)CES MMA 26October 10, 201435:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win2–0Marius EnacheTKO (punches)CES MMA 22March 14, 201421:44 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win1–0Peter BertucciSubmission (rear-naked choke)CES MMA 21January 24, 201411:05 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.

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