Lyle Beerbohm

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.

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. 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. 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. 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 to 2012, the film is directed by James Z. Feng and released in 2013.

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.

Beerbohm has openly talked about his struggles with drug addiction.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Devin Dinh Submission (rear-naked choke) Conquest of the Cage 14

Airway Heights, Washington, United States Middleweight debut. Win

Wesley Golden Submission (rear-naked choke) Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 9

Usk, Washington, United States Win

Victor Estrada TKO (knees to the body) Conquest of the Cage 13

Airway Heights, Washington, United States Lightweight bout. Loss

Jacob Volkmann Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 3

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight bout. Win

Justin Larsson Submission (rear-naked choke) Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 6

Usk, Washington, United States Win

Chris Ensley TKO (punches) Northwest Fighting: Young Guns 5

Usk, Washington, United States Win

Kenny Ento Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Breaking Point

Worley, Idaho, United States Catchweight (179 lbs) bout. Win

Marcus Aurélio Decision (unanimous) ShoFight 20

Springfield, Missouri, United States Win

Chris Ensley Submission (armbar) KOTC: Wild Card

Worley, Idaho, United States Win

Cleburn Walker Submission (guillotine choke) WMMA1: McCorkle vs. Heden

El Paso, Texas, United States Return to Welterweight. Loss

Shinya Aoki Submission (neck crank) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley

San Diego, California, United States Loss

Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy

Cedar Park, Texas, United States Win

Talon Hoffman Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge XV

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. Win

Josh Calvo Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge XIV

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Vítor Ribeiro Decision (split) Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Win

Josh Martin TKO (elbows) Arena Rumble: Guida vs. Horn

Spokane, Washington, United States Win

Duane Ludwig Submission (bulldog choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg

Kent, Washington, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Win

Jorge Sarat TKO (punches) KOTC: Fusion

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Lightweight debut. Win

Rafaello Oliveira TKO (doctor stoppage) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Hammond, Indiana, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout. Win

Ed Nuno Decision (unanimous) SF 22: Re-Awakening

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Dave Knight Submission (guillotine choke) XCC 6: Western Threat

Reno, Nevada, United States Win

Vince Guzman Submission (rear naked choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series

Santa Ynez, California, United States Win

Ray Perales Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: At The Dome

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Gerald Strebendt Submission (injury) Elite Warriors Championship

San Francisco, California, United States Win

Jeremy Burnett TKO (punches) Conquest of the Cage

Seattle, Washington, United States Win

Felix Jose Carrillo TKO (punches) Ringside Ticket

Highland, California, United States Win

Dean Henderson TKO (doctor stoppage) Xtreme Cage Combat 4

Reno, Nevada, United States Win

Kyle Hutchinson TKO (punches) Combat Caged Warriors

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