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.[1]

Kyle Bochniak
Born (1987-02-05) February 5, 1987
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
Other namesCrash
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofBoston, Massachusetts, United States
TeamBroadway Jiu-Jitsu
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision7
Losses7
By knockout1
By decision6
Amateur record
Total6
Wins5
Losses1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[4]

Today I celebrate a decade of sobriety and staying out of trouble. I’d be lying if I said it was easy. Not sure what’s more important sometimes... either to look back on my past or look forward to the future. One thing you’ll hear in the halls a lot is, “one day at a time” or better yet, “one minute at a time.” These two phrases stuck with me when I heard them for the first time at a very young age. I wouldn’t say I’m a changed man just a different way of thinking. Once you stop blaming the world for life going to shit and realize you had a choice all along it becomes a little bit easier. I know some people get dealt with a less to sub-par life but still, there’s always a choice. I wasn’t going to post anything today because it’s my personal life but I remembered this one day when I heard a man speak in an AA meeting once, “If there’s one person in this room that is hearing me and that I could potentially save from a life of shit and misery then that’s all that counts.” I hope someone heard me. Things will never be easy but they can be worth it. God bless.[5]

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.[6]

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.[7] Despite knocking Rosa down in the first round, Bochniak lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Bochniak returned to face Enrique Barzola on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21.[9] He won the fight via split decision.[10]

Bochniak was expected to face Godofredo Pepey on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.[11] However, both fighters pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing injuries and the bout was scrapped.[12]

Bochniak faced Jeremy Kennedy on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Bochniak faced Brandon Davis on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Bochniak faced Zabit Magomedsharipov on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.[16] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[17] The fight earned him a Fight of the Night bonus.[18]

Bochniak faced Hakeem Dawodu on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[19] He lost the fight via split decision.[20]

Bochniak faced promotional newcomer Sean Woodson on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman.[21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

On January 9, 2020, it was announced that Bochniak was released by UFC.[23]

Post-UFC career

Bochniak was scheduled to face Jonathan Gary in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.[24] However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

Bochniak was then scheduled to fight Tim Teves at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020.[26] However, the bout was cancelled due to an unknown reason.

Bochniak then faced Caio Uruguai at XMMA 1 on January 30, 2021.[27] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

Bochniak was scheduled to face Derek Campos at XMMA 2 on July 30, 2021.[29] However Campos withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Marcus Brimage.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

Bochniak faced Carlton Minus on April 2, 2022, at XMMA 4.[32] He won the bout via split decision.[33]

Professional Fighters League

Bochniak, replacing Sung Bin Jo, faced Bubba Jenkins on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2.[34] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[35]

Bochniak faced Chris Wade on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5.[36] He lost the bout via head kick and then ground and pound TKO in the first round.[37]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
18 matches 11 wins 7 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 2 0
By decision 7 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–7 Chris Wade TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5 June 24, 2022 1 1:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 11–6 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 April 28, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 11–5 Carlton Minus Decision (split) XMMA 4: Black Magic April 2, 2022 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 10–5 Marcus Brimage Decision (unanimous) XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem July 30, 2021 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 9–5 Caio Uruguai Decision (unanimous) XMMA: Vick vs Fialho January 30, 2021 3 5:00 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Loss 8–5 Sean Woodson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 8–4 Hakeem Dawodu Decision (split) UFC 231 December 8, 2018 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss 8–3 Zabit Magomedsharipov Decision (unanimous) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 8–2 Brandon Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 220 January 20, 2018 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 7–2 Jeremy Kennedy Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 7–1 Enrique Barzola Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 2016 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 6–1 Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 2016 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 6–0 Taylor Trahan Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 32 January 8, 2016 1 3:58 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 5–0 Dominic Warr KO (punch) CES MMA 28 March 13, 2015 1 1:49 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 4–0 Tom English Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 27 January 30, 2015 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 3–0 Ruslan Khubejashvili Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 26 October 10, 2014 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 2–0 Marius Enache TKO (punches) CES MMA 22 March 14, 2014 2 1:44 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Peter Bertucci Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 21 January 24, 2014 1 1:05 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.

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See also

References
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  2. "Josh Emmett | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
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