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Kyle Stewart (fighter)

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Kyle Stewart
Born (1989-01-31) January 31, 1989 (age 35)
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Other namesGunz Up
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMesa, Arizona, United States
TeamMMA Lab
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Kyle Stewart (born January 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Bellator MMA.

Background[edit]

Stewart grew up in the Valley, going to Mesa Dobson High School. Practicing point-fighting karate until the age of 18, after watching Lyota Machida win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Stewart decided to pursue MMA. He would join Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe, where he learned kickboxing, BJJ, wrestling, and muay thai.[2][3]

Stewart joined the military and became a machine-gunner for the United States Marine Corps, spending 8 years in the service and doing 3 tours in Afghanistan, before stepping away to pursue his MMA career. Stewart fought amateur bouts and much of his early MMA career while still in the Marine CorpsHis nickname is an ode to his years in the service, as "Gunz up" is a term used to describe a person operating a weapon system when they are ready for battle.[4][3][2]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Making his MMA debut in 2015, Stewart submitted Raymond Pina via armbar in the first round at WFF 22 to win the WFF Welterweight Championship. He would go on to defend the title three times in the next 4 bouts; Billy Colon via TKO in round one, Matt Bordonaro via unanimous decision and a first round knockout at WFF 33 against Misael Inarritu. He then defeated UFC veteran Estevan Payan via unanimous decision at Iron Boy MMA 5.[5] At LFA 11, he submitted Ty Freeman with a shoulder lock in round one of his LFA debut.[6]

Stewart was invited to Dana White's Contender Series 3 on July 25, 2017 against Jason Jackson. He won the bout in the second round, after Jackson twisted his ankle in a gruesome manner and was unable to continue. He did not receive a UFC contract after the win.[7]

Stewart returned to LFA in the main event of LFA 33 against fellow unbeaten Jaleel Willis. He won the bout via majority decision.[8]

After winning via first round submission over Chauncey Foxworth at Iron Boy MMA 11, Stewart faced James Nakashima at LFA 46 for the LFA Welterweight Championship.[9] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[10]

Rebounding from the loss, Stewart faced Braden Smith at LFA 53, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Stewart, replacing Dwight Grant, faced Chance Rencountre on a weeks notice on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.[12] Stewart lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[13]

Stewart faced Erik Koch on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

On November 5, 2019, it was announced that Stewart was no longer on the UFC roster.[16]

Post UFC[edit]

Making his first appearance after his UFC release and moving up to Middleweight, Stewart faced Mike Jones at Fierce FC: New Era, winning the bout via knockout less then a minute into the bout. He was then offered a co-main bout against Tim Caron at LFA 91.[17] He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.[18]

Stewart faced Chris Curtis on January 30, 2021 at XMMA 1.[19] He lost the bout via TKO in the third round.[20]

Rebounding off the loss, Stewart faced John Poppie in the main event of Cage Warriors 126,[21] where he won the bout after knocking out Poppie with an uppercut in the first round.[22]

Stewart faced Nah-Shon Burrell at CFFC 102 on October 30, 2021. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Stewart faced Zak Ottow on April 2, 2022 at XMMA 4.[24] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[25]

Bellator MMA[edit]

Stewart, replacing Anthony Adams, faced Lorenz Larkin on May 6, 2022 at Bellator 280.[26] Stewart lost the bout within the first round after multiple knees to the body and punches on Stewart while he was on the ground.[27]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

  • Iron Boy Promotions
    • IBP Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • Fierce Fighting Championship
    • FFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • World Fighting Federation
    • WFF Welterweight Championship (One time)
      • Three successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–6 Lorenz Larkin TKO (knees and punches) Bellator 280 May 6, 2022 1 4:44 Paris, France
Win 15–5 Zak Ottow Decision (unanimous) XMMA 4: Black Magic April 2, 2022 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss 14–5 Nah-Shon Burrell Decision (unanimous) CFFC 102 October 30, 2021 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 14–4 John Poppie KO (punch) Cage Warriors 126 August 1, 2021 1 4:10 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 13–4 Chris Curtis TKO (punches) XMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho January 30, 2021 3 1:41 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Win 13–3 Tim Caron TKO (punches) LFA 91 September 11, 2020 2 4:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 12–3 Mike Jones KO (punch) Fierce FC: New Era February 15, 2020 1 0:40 West Valley City, Utah, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 11–3 Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 11–2 Chance Rencountre Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw January 19, 2019 1 2:25 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win 11–1 Braden Smith Decision (unanimous) LFA 53 November 9, 2018 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 10–1 James Nakashima Decision (unanimous) LFA 46 July 27, 2018 5 5:00 Newport News, Virginia, United States For the LFA Welterweight Championship.
Win 10–0 Chauncey Foxworth Submission (shoulder lock) Iron Boy MMA 11 May 19, 2018 1 1:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Won the IBP Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Jaleel Willis Decision (majority) LFA 33 February 16, 2018 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 8–0 Jason Jackson TKO (ankle injury) Dana White's Contender Series 3 July 25, 2017 2 0:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Ty Freeman Submission (shoulder lock) LFA 11 May 5, 2017 1 2:25 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win 6–0 Estevan Payan Decision (unanimous) Iron Boy MMA 5 March 10, 2017 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 5–0 Misael Iñarritu KO (punches) WFF 33 January 28, 2017 1 1:33 Chandler, Arizona, United States Defended the WFF Welterweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Mike Jones KO (punch) Fierce FC 3 September 24, 2016 1 0:07 Price, Utah, United States Won the FFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Matt Bordonaro Decision (unanimous) WFF 30 August 27, 2016 3 5:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States Defended the WFF Welterweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Billy Colon TKO (punches) WFF 25 November 7, 2015 1 0:12 Chandler, Arizona, United States Defended the WFF Welterweight Championship.
Win 1–0 Raymond Pina Submission (armbar) WFF 22 July 25, 2015 1 4:07 Tucson, Arizona, United States Won the WFF Welterweight Championship.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "UFC hopeful Kyle Stewart fights for veterans". Arizona Sports. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "What I". United States Marine Corps Flagship. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  4. ↑ "Marine's Transition to MMA Fighter Come 'Hell or High Water'". RallyPoint. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  5. ↑ "Southwest Soldier – Interview with Legacy Fighting Alliance fighter Kyle Stewart | MMA UK". 2018-02-04. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  6. ↑ "LFA 11 results: Matthew Frincu blasts Maycon Mendonca for first-round KO, calls out UFC". MMA Junkie. 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  7. ↑ Segura, Danny (2017-07-25). "DWTNCS 3 results: Karl Roberson, Geoffrey Neal earn UFC contracts after quick finishes". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  8. ↑ "LFA 33 Results & Fight Highlights: U.S. Marine Veteran Kyle Stewart Remains Undefeated | MMAWeekly.com". 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  9. ↑ "Kyle Stewart Believes a Knockout Win Over James Nakashima at LFA 46 is His UFC Ticket | MMAWeekly.com". 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  10. ↑ "LFA 46 Results: James Nakashima Retains Welterweight TItle". MMA News. 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  11. ↑ "LFA 53: Royval vs Kenney main card results and highlights". FanSided. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  12. ↑ Staff (2019-01-14). "Kyle Stewart in for Dwight Grant, meets Chance Rencountre at UFC Brooklyn". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  13. ↑ Staff (2019-01-19). "UFC Brooklyn Early Prelim Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  14. ↑ Marcel Dorff (2019-05-16). "Welterweights Erik Koch and Kyle Stewart meet during UFC 240 in Edmonton" (in Nederlands). mmadnanl.com. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  15. ↑ Fortune, Ryan (2019-07-27). "UFC 240 Results: Erik Koch Grinds Out Kyle Stewart". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
  16. ↑ "Curtis Millender, Andre Soukhamthath among 12 fighters no longer on UFC roster". MMA Junkie. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  17. ↑ "LFA 91's Kyle Stewart: 'I'm a Different Guy Now'". Combat Press. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  18. ↑ "LFA 91 Results: Njokuani Stops Torres, Stewart Pounds Out Caron". Combat Press. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  19. ↑ "XMMA 1 Riddled with UFC Vets, Other Recognizable Names". MMA Sucka. 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  20. ↑ "XMMA 1 Results: Fialho Demolishes Vick, Rivera Pounds Out Lilley". Combat Press. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  21. ↑ FightBookMMA (2021-07-14). "John Poppie vs Kyle Stewart to main event CW 126 | FightBook MMA". Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  22. ↑ "🎥 | Terugzien: MMA-vechter Kyle Stewart slaat John Poppie KO met perfecte uppercut". Sportnieuws (in Nederlands). 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  23. ↑ "CFFC 102 Results - Burrell vs Stewart". MMA Sucka. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  24. ↑ "14 former UFC fighters booked for XMMA 4 card in New Orleans". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
  25. ↑ "XMMA 4 video results, full replay: John Dodson tops Francisco Rivera; Jared Gooden and Kyle Stewart thrive". MMA Junkie. 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  26. ↑ Heck, Mike (2022-04-26). "With Anthony Adams out, Lorenz Larkin now faces newly signed Kyle Stewart at Bellator 280". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  27. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2022-05-06). "Bellator 280: Lorenz Larkin Finishes Off UFC Alum Kyle Stewart Inside of a Round". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  28. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Kyle Stewart". Sherdog.

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