Mike Pyle

“Quicksand”
OctagonStats Rating 1527
14-10-0
Career record (W-L-D)

Physical stats

Height6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight170 lbs. (77 kg)
Reach74" (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
BornSep 18, 1975
Age51
DivisionWelterweight

Striking & grappling

SLpM2.74
Str. Acc45%
SApM2.84
Str. Def60%
TD Avg1.80
TD Acc35%
TD Def-
Sub Avg1.5

Recent form

L L L W L
Last 5 fights, most recent first

Career timeline

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24 fights, oldest to newest — ■ win ■ loss ■ draw/no contest. Hover for details.

Career breakdown

Based on recorded UFC bouts — early regional fights may not be included.
Wins by method
5 KO/TKO wins · 5 sub wins · 4 decision wins
Losses by method
7 KO/TKO losses · 2 sub losses · 1 decision losses
Finish rate71%
Times finished90%
StreakL3
Best streak4
Avg fight7:23
Octagon time2h 57m
Opp win%73%
ActiveOct. 14, 2005 – Mar. 03, 2018 (14y)

Bonus awards

Fight of the Night1
Total bonuses1
Post-fight bonuses from UFC event records.

Career story

Mike Pyle "Quicksand" is a 27-14-1 finisher. 71% finish rate.

Mike debuted Oct. 14, 2005 vs Bret Bergmark (win). Longest win streak: 4. On a 3-fight losing skid. 14 years active (Oct. 14, 2005–Mar. 03, 2018).

Best wins: JJ Ambrose (SUB Rear Naked Choke R1, Jul. 19, 2008); Shonie Carter (SUB Triangle Choke R1, Jan. 13, 2006); Josh Neer (KO/TKO Punch R1, Jun. 08, 2012).

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Fight history

DateEventResultMethodRTimeKDStrTDSub
Mar. 03, 2018UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaL Zak OttowKO/TKO Punches12:340 14 220 00 0
Dec. 30, 2016UFC 207: Nunes vs. RouseyL Alex GarciaKO/TKO Punch13:340 15 140 10 0
Jul. 07, 2016UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. AlvarezL Alberto MinaKO/TKO Flying Knee21:170 12 160 21 0
Feb. 06, 2016UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonW Sean SpencerKO/TKO Elbow34:250 175 501 00 0
May. 23, 2015UFC 187: Johnson vs CormierL Colby CovingtonU-DEC35:000 016 260 22 0
Aug. 23, 2014UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosL Jordan MeinKO/TKO Punch11:120 12 100 00 0
Feb. 22, 2014UFC 170: Rousey vs McMannW TJ WaldburgerKO/TKO Elbows34:030 056 384 01 1
Aug. 17, 2013UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenL Matt BrownKO/TKO Knee10:290 10 100 00 0
May. 25, 2013UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2W Rick StoryS-DEC35:000 133 570 32 0
Dec. 15, 2012The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson FinaleW James HeadKO/TKO Knee11:551 09 130 00 0
Jun. 08, 2012UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCallW Josh NeerKO/TKO Punch14:561 018 191 00 0
Jan. 14, 2012UFC 142: Aldo vs MendesW Ricardo FunchKO/TKO Knees11:221 011 20 00 0
Aug. 06, 2011UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2L Rory MacDonaldKO/TKO Punches13:540 03 242 00 2
Mar. 19, 2011UFC 128: Shogun vs JonesW Ricardo AlmeidaU-DEC35:000 036 481 11 0
Oct. 16, 2010UFC 120: Bisping vs AkiyamaW John HathawayU-DEC35:000 046 185 01 0
Jun. 12, 2010UFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinW Jesse LennoxSUB Triangle Choke34:441 049 370 13 0
Jan. 02, 2010UFC 108: Evans vs SilvaL Jake EllenbergerKO/TKO Punch20:220 15 150 21 0
Sep. 16, 2009UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs GuillardW Chris WilsonSUB Guillotine Choke32:150 012 192 12 1
May. 23, 2009UFC 98: Evans vs MachidaL Brock LarsonSUB Arm Triangle13:060 01 40 10 1
Jul. 19, 2008Affliction - BannedW JJ AmbroseSUB Rear Naked Choke12:510 018 91 02 0
Nov. 10, 2007EliteXC - RenegadeL Jake ShieldsSUB Rear Naked Choke13:390 04 20 31 1
Jun. 22, 2007Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. BaroniW Aaron WetherspoonU-DEC35:000 065 342 00 0
Jan. 13, 2006WEC 18: Unfinished BusinessW Shonie CarterSUB Triangle Choke12:06-- ---- ---- ---- --
Oct. 14, 2005WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4W Bret BergmarkSUB Triangle Choke13:360 010 102 11 1

Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.