Lyle Beerbohm

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Lyle Beerbohm
Born (1979-02-05) February 5, 1979 (age 45)
Spokane, Washington, United States
Other namesFancy Pants
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight179.5 lb (81.4 kg; 12.82 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Spokane, Washington, United States
TeamFancy Pants Fight Team
SikJitsu
Rank  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2007-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins25
By knockout9
By submission13
By decision3
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Amateur record
Total10
Wins10
By knockout4
By submission2
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: December 14, 2010

Lyle Beerbohm (born February 5, 1979) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2007 until 2013, he fought for Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, EliteXC, and King of the Cage.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Beerbohm has openly stated he discovered his passion for MMA while locked up in prison at Walla Walla for charges related to methamphetamine usage. On the day of his release, Beerbohm had his father stop at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu training center in Spokane, Washington. [1] Beerbohm later had his first amateur MMA bout after a week of training. As an amateur, he went undefeated with a record of 10–0. Beerbohm only spent 23 months learning and training in MMA before going pro. [1]

Beerbohm made his professional debut in April 2007 and amassed an undefeated record of 6–0 before signing with EliteXC in 2008. He then went undefeated 2–0 in the organization before it was dissolved.

Strikeforce

Following the closing of EliteXC, Beerbohm fought for both King of the Cage and Strikeforce. In October 2009, he signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. [2] He scored the biggest win of his career in May 2010 over heralded BJJ practitioner Vítor Ribeiro by split decision on the Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery card.

On February 18, 2011, Beerbohm lost the first fight of his career via unanimous decision to MMA veteran Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy.

Beerbohm quickly returned to action and faced Shinya Aoki on April 9, 2011, at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. [3] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Post-Strikeforce

Beerbohm defeated former PRIDE and UFC fighter Marcus Aurélio in his ShoFight debut after signing a one fight contract with the promotion.

World Series of Fighting

In September 2012 Beerbohm signed a contract with the Las Vegas based promotion World Series of Fighting; the owner of WSOF, K-1 kickboxing legend Ray Sefo, personally met with Beerbohm to secure the multi fight contract in his home state of Washington. In his debut Beerbohm faced UFC vet Jacob Volkmann at WSOF 3 on June 14, 2013. He lost via unanimous decision.

Television and film

Beerbohm stars in Fight Life , an award-winning documentary on the sport of MMA. The film documents his life inside and outside the cage from 2008-2012, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013. [4]

Personal life

Beerbohm received his nickname "Fancy Pants" due to the unusual multi-colored and form-fitting shorts that he wears during his fights. They are personally made by his mother. [5] [6]

Beerbohm has openly talked about his struggles with drug addiction. [1] Despite staying clean from methamphetamine for a number of years, in 2016 Beerbohm relapsed and is currently dealing with a number of criminal accusations related to recent arrests, including possession of a controlled substance. [7]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches25 wins3 losses
By knockout90
By submission131
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win25–3Devin DinhSubmission (rear-naked choke)Conquest of the Cage 14November 20, 201314:44 Airway Heights, Washington, United States Middleweight debut.
Win24–3Wesley GoldenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 9September 21, 201313:28 Usk, Washington, United States
Win23–3Victor EstradaTKO (knees to the body)Conquest of the Cage 13July 20, 20131N/A Airway Heights, Washington, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss22–3 Jacob Volkmann Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 3 June 14, 201335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight bout.
Win22–2Justin LarssonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 6March 30, 201322:42 Usk, Washington, United States
Win21–2Chris EnsleyTKO (punches)Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 5January 12, 201320:17 Usk, Washington, United States
Win20–2Kenny EntoSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Breaking Point August 23, 201214:28 Worley, Idaho, United StatesCatchweight (179 lbs) bout.
Win19–2 Marcus Aurélio Decision (unanimous)ShoFight 20June 16, 201235:00 Springfield, Missouri, United States
Win18–2Chris EnsleySubmission (armbar) KOTC: Wild Card May 17, 201211:26 Worley, Idaho, United States
Win17–2Cleburn WalkerSubmission (guillotine choke)WMMA1: McCorkle vs. HedenMarch 31, 201212:34 El Paso, Texas, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss16–2 Shinya Aoki Submission (neck crank) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley April 9, 201111:33 San Diego, California, United States
Loss16–1 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy February 18, 201135:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Win16–0Talon HoffmanSubmission (guillotine choke)Rumble on the Ridge XVDecember 4, 201012:48 Snoqualmie, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout. [8]
Win15–0Josh CalvoTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Rumble on the Ridge XIVOctober 30, 201020:20 Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win14–0 Vítor Ribeiro Decision (split) Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery May 15, 201035:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win13–0Josh MartinTKO (elbows)Arena Rumble: Guida vs. HornSeptember 12, 200911:29 Spokane, Washington, United States
Win12–0 Duane Ludwig Submission (bulldog choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 200914:27 Kent, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win11–0Jorge SaratTKO (punches) KOTC: Fusion January 17, 200923:48 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Lightweight debut.
Win10–0 Rafaello Oliveira TKO (doctor stoppage) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series October 10, 200815:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win9–0Ed NunoDecision (unanimous)SF 22: Re-AwakeningApril 18, 200835:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win8–0Dave KnightSubmission (guillotine choke)XCC 6: Western ThreatApril 5, 200813:44 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win7–0Vince GuzmanSubmission (rear naked choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series March 21, 200823:26 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win6–0Ray PeralesSubmission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: At The Dome February 23, 200831:19 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win5–0 Gerald Strebendt Submission (injury)Elite Warriors ChampionshipJanuary 12, 200812:42 San Francisco, California, United States
Win4–0Jeremy BurnettTKO (punches)Conquest of the CageNovember 6, 200714:44 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win3–0Felix Jose CarrilloTKO (punches)Ringside TicketAugust 30, 200731:16 Highland, California, United States
Win2–0Dean HendersonTKO (doctor stoppage)Xtreme Cage Combat 4June 2, 20075N/A Reno, Nevada, United States
Win1–0Kyle Hutchinson [9] TKO (punches)Combat Caged WarriorsApril 6, 200730:51 Spokane, Washington, United States

[10]

Entrance music

EventEntrance Music
Arena Rumble: Guida vs. HornBleed – Soulfly
Strikeforce: At The Dome Ruff Ryder's Anthem – DMX

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