Kyle Bochniak

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.

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.

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.

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. Despite knocking Rosa down in the first round, Bochniak lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Bochniak returned to face Enrique Barzola on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21. He won the fight via split decision.

Bochniak was expected to face Godofredo Pepey on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106. However, both fighters pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing injuries and the bout was scrapped.

Bochniak faced Jeremy Kennedy on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Bochniak faced Brandon Davis on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Bochniak faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. The fight earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.

Bochniak faced Hakeem Dawodu on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231. He lost the fight via split decision.

Bochniak faced promotional newcomer Sean Woodson on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On January 9, 2020, it was announced that Bochniak was released by UFC.

Post-UFC career Bochniak was scheduled to face Jonathan Gary in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020. However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bochniak was then scheduled to fight Tim Teves at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020. However, the bout was cancelled due to an unknown reason.

Bochniak then faced Caio Uruguai at XMMA 1 on January 30, 2021. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

Professional Fighters League Bochniak, replacing Sung Bin Jo, faced Bubba Jenkins on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

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

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) UFC.com Awards 2018: Ranked #10 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Chris Wade TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 2

Arlington, Texas, United States Win

Carlton Minus Decision (split) XMMA 4: Black Magic

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Win

Marcus Brimage Decision (unanimous) XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem

Greenville, South Carolina, United States Win

Caio Uruguai Decision (unanimous) XMMA: Vick vs Fialho

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Loss

Sean Woodson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Hakeem Dawodu Decision (split) UFC 231

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Zabit Magomedsharipov Decision (unanimous) UFC 223

Brooklyn, New York, United States Win

Brandon Davis |Decision (unanimous) UFC 220

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Jeremy Kennedy |Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum

Uniondale, New York, United States Win

Enrique Barzola Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Taylor Trahan Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 32

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Dominic Warr KO (punch) CES MMA 28

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Tom English Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 27

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Ruslan Khubejashvili Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 26

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Marius Enache TKO (punches) CES MMA 22

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Peter Bertucci Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 21

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States