Charles Byrd

Background Byrd was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas,

Mixed martial arts career Early career After a 2–0 amateur career, Byrd began his professional career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably Legacy Fighting Championship. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined Dana White's Contender Series.

Dana White's Contender Series Byrd appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Dana White's Contender Series 1 web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing Jamie Pickett. He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.

Byrd had his second chance at Dana White's Contender Series 6 on August 15, 2017 against Randall Wallace. He won via a submission in round two and with the win, he was signed by UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Byrd made his UFC debut on March 17, 2018 against John Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov. He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in round one.

His next fight came on September 8, 2018 against Darren Stewart at UFC 228. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Byrd faced Edmen Shahbazyan on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

After a 15-month layoff, Byrd returned to face Maki Pitolo at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020. He lost the bout via second round technical knockout, announcing his retirement after the event.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Maki Pitolo TKO (punches) UFC 250

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Edmen Shahbazyan TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 235

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Darren Stewart TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 228

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

John Phillips Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov

London, England Win

Randall Wallace Submission (rear-naked choke) Dana White's Contender Series 6

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jamie Pickett Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Dana White's Contender Series 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Quentin Henry TKO (punches) Legacy FC 57

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Loss

Bojan Veličković Decision (unanimous) AXS TV Fights: RFA vs. Legacy Superfight

Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States Win

Evan Thompson TKO (punches) Legacy FC 38

Allen, Texas, United States Win

Mike Jasper Decision (split) Legacy FC 24

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Derrick Krantz Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 16

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Ira Boyd Submission (arm-triangle choke) Dominion Warrior Tri Combat

Plano, Texas, United States Win

Robert Agee Decision (unanimous) Fight Game: Premier Event

Frisco, Texas, United States Win

Gabriel Vasquez Submission (neck crank) 24/7 Entertainment 2

Amarillo, Texas, United States Loss

Marcelo Azevedo Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Promotions

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Chris Trammel TKO (punches) KOK 7

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Donyiell Winrow DQ (knee to downed opponent) Dominant Knockout 1

Irving, Texas, United States