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19 Facts About Kyler Phillips

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Kyler John Phillips was born on June 12,1995 and is an American professional mixed martial artist.

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Kyler Phillips currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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At the age of 12, Phillips took part in pankration fights and had his first MMA fight at the age of 16.

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Kyler Phillips made his UFC debut against Gabriel Silva on February 29,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo.

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Kyler Phillips won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.

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Kyler Phillips faced Cameron Else on October 4,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs Aldana.

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Kyler Phillips won the bout via stoppage due to elbows on the ground in the second round.

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Kyler Phillips faced Song Yadong on March 6,2021, at UFC 259.

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Kyler Phillips was scheduled to face Raphael Assuncao on July 24,2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw.

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Kyler Phillips faced Marcelo Rojo on February 12,2022, at UFC 271.

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Kyler Phillips won the fight via triangle armbar submission in round three.

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Kyler Phillips was scheduled to face Jack Shore on November 19,2022, at UFC Fight Night 215.

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Kyler Phillips was scheduled to face Raphael Assuncao on March 11,2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.

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However, Kyler Phillips withdrew from the event for undisclosed reasons, and he was replaced by Davey Grant.

15.

In March, it was announced that Kyler Phillips was suspended by NSAC due to testing positive for ostarine for six months effective January 22,2023.

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Kyler Phillips would be eligible to fight again in July 22,2023.

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Kyler Phillips was scheduled to face Said Nurmagomedov on August 5,2023, at UFC on ESPN 50.

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Kyler Phillips faced Pedro Munhoz on March 9,2024, at UFC 299.

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Kyler Phillips faced Rob Font on October 19,2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.