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'''Charles Dewayne Byrd Jr.''' (born October 11, 1983)<ref>[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2019_Results/03-02-19MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results DATE: March 2nd, 2019]</ref> is an American [[mixed martial artist]] |
'''Charles Dewayne Byrd Jr.''' (born October 11, 1983)<ref>[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2019_Results/03-02-19MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results DATE: March 2nd, 2019]</ref> is an American retired [[mixed martial artist]]. A professional from 2009 until 2020, Byrd competed in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] and [[Legacy Fighting Championship|Legacy FC]]. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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==Mixed martial arts career== |
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===Early career=== |
===Early career=== |
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After a 2–0 amateur career, Byrd began his professional career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably [[Legacy Fighting Championship]]. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined [[Dana White's |
After a 2–0 amateur career, Byrd began his professional career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably [[Legacy Fighting Championship]]. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined [[Dana White's Contender Series]].<ref name="Sherdog.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charles-Byrd-51234|title=Charles|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
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===Dana White's |
===Dana White's Contender Series=== |
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Byrd appeared in [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series]] [[Dana White's |
Byrd appeared in [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series]] [[Dana White's Contender Series Season 1#Week 1 - July 11|Dana White's Contender Series 1]] web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing [[Jamie Pickett]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagepages.com/2017/07/11/ufc-tuesday-night-contender-series/|title=UFC: Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series – What to know|date=2017-07-11|website=Cage Pages|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
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He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagepages.com/2017/07/12/dana-whites-tuesday-night-contender-series-week-1-results/|title=Dana |
He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagepages.com/2017/07/12/dana-whites-tuesday-night-contender-series-week-1-results/|title=Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 1 Results|date=2017-07-12|website=Cage Pages|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
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Byrd had his second chance at [[Dana White's |
Byrd had his second chance at [[Dana White's Contender Series Season 1#Week 6 - August 15|Dana White's Contender Series 6]] on August 15, 2017 against Randall Wallace.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bjj4dsoul.com/charles-byrd-returns-to-dwtncs-now-faces-randall-wallace/|title=Charles Byrd returns to DWTNCS, now faces Randall Wallace|last=Raul|date=2017-08-15|website=BJJ {{!}} MMA News {{!}} BJJ For the Soul|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-24|archive-date=2019-09-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924082039/https://bjj4dsoul.com/charles-byrd-returns-to-dwtncs-now-faces-randall-wallace/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won via a submission in round two and with the win, he was signed by UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/08/second-dwcs-win-ufc-contract-charles-byrd-dream-fight-japan|title=After 2nd DWCS win and (finally) a UFC contract, Charles Byrd eyes dream fight in Japan|date=2017-08-16|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
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===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== |
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== |
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He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/03/ufc-fight-night-127-results-charles-byrd-debuts-with-first-round-submission-of-john-phillips|title=UFC Fight Night 127 results: Charles Byrd debuts with first-round submission of John Phillips|date=2018-03-17|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/03/ufc-fight-night-127-results-charles-byrd-debuts-with-first-round-submission-of-john-phillips|title=UFC Fight Night 127 results: Charles Byrd debuts with first-round submission of John Phillips|date=2018-03-17|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref> |
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His next fight came on September 8, 2018 against [[ |
His next fight came on September 8, 2018 against [[Darren Stewart]] at [[UFC 228]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/moresports/2018/07/18/ufc-228-dallas-bouts-revealed-womens-flyweight-title|title=UFC 228 in Dallas bouts revealed|website=sportsday.dallasnews.com|author=Mark Francescutti|date=2018-07-18|access-date=2019-09-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517135128/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/moresports/2018/07/18/ufc-228-dallas-bouts-revealed-womens-flyweight-title|archive-date=2019-05-17|url-status=dead}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/ufc-228-results-darren-stewart-tested-but-scores-impressive-tko-of-charles-byrd|title=UFC 228 results: Darren Stewart tested but scores impressive TKO of Charles Byrd|date=2018-09-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2019-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Byrd faced [[Edmen Shahbazyan]] on March 2, 2019 at [[UFC 235]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/01/ufc-235-edmen-shahbazyan-continues-living-his-dream/|title=UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream|first=Brian|last=Martin|date=March 1, 2019|publisher=The Orange Country Register|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/2/18247834/ufc-235-full-fight-video-highlights-edmen-shahbazyan-knockout-charles-byrd-ppv-vegas-rousey|title=Knockout! Watch Rousey prospect Edmen Shahbazyan spark Charles Byrd in 38 seconds at UFC 235|first=Dan|last=Hiergesell|date=March 2, 2019|publisher=MMA mania|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref> |
Byrd faced [[Edmen Shahbazyan]] on March 2, 2019 at [[UFC 235]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/01/ufc-235-edmen-shahbazyan-continues-living-his-dream/|title=UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream|first=Brian|last=Martin|date=March 1, 2019|publisher=The Orange Country Register|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/3/2/18247834/ufc-235-full-fight-video-highlights-edmen-shahbazyan-knockout-charles-byrd-ppv-vegas-rousey|title=Knockout! Watch Rousey prospect Edmen Shahbazyan spark Charles Byrd in 38 seconds at UFC 235|first=Dan|last=Hiergesell|date=March 2, 2019|publisher=MMA mania|access-date=2019-09-23}}</ref> |
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After a 15-month layoff, Byrd returned to face Maki Pitolo at [[UFC 250]] on June 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/maki-pitolo-moves-to-middleweight-meets-charles-byrd-at-ufc-250|title=Maki Pitolo moves to middleweight, meets Charles Byrd at UFC 250|date=May 12, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King}}</ref> He lost the bout via second round technical knockout |
After a 15-month layoff, Byrd returned to face [[Maki Pitolo]] at [[UFC 250]] on June 6, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/maki-pitolo-moves-to-middleweight-meets-charles-byrd-at-ufc-250|title=Maki Pitolo moves to middleweight, meets Charles Byrd at UFC 250|date=May 12, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King}}</ref> He lost the bout via second round technical knockout,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/6/6/21282231/ufc-250-results-nunes-vs-spencer|title=UFC 250 Results: Nunes vs. Spencer|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 6, 2020|access-date=June 6, 2020|author=Bryan Tucker}}</ref> announcing his retirement after the event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-07|title=Charles Byrd announces retirement after UFC 250 loss|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/ufc-250-charles-byrd-retires-after-loss|access-date=2020-06-07|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Mixed martial arts record== |
==Mixed martial arts record== |
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|[[Dana White's Contender Series|Dana White's Contender Series 6]] |
|[[Dana White's Contender Series Season 1#Week 6 - August 15|Dana White's Contender Series 6]] |
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|Jamie Pickett |
|[[Jamie Pickett]] |
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|Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) |
|Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) |
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|[[Dana White's Contender Series|Dana White's Contender Series 1]] |
|[[Dana White's Contender Series Season 1#Week 1 - July 11|Dana White's Contender Series 1]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of current UFC fighters]] |
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* [[List of male mixed martial artists]] |
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]] |
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== External links == |
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Latest revision as of 02:36, 23 November 2024
Charles Byrd | |
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Born | Charles Dewayne Byrd Jr. October 11, 1983 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States[1] |
Other names | Kid Dynamite |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
Division | Middleweight Welterweight |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Plano, Texas, United States |
Team | Fortis MMA |
Years active | 2009–2020 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Charles Dewayne Byrd Jr. (born October 11, 1983)[2] is an American retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 2009 until 2020, Byrd competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Legacy FC.
Background
[edit]Byrd was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas,[1] and grew up in Texas. He attended Arlington High School and competed in wrestling and played football during his high school years.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]After a 2–0 amateur career, Byrd began his professional career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably Legacy Fighting Championship. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined Dana White's Contender Series.[4]
Dana White's Contender Series
[edit]Byrd appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Dana White's Contender Series 1 web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing Jamie Pickett.[5] He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.[6]
Byrd had his second chance at Dana White's Contender Series 6 on August 15, 2017 against Randall Wallace.[7] He won via a submission in round two and with the win, he was signed by UFC.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Byrd made his UFC debut on March 17, 2018 against John Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov.[9] He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in round one.[10]
His next fight came on September 8, 2018 against Darren Stewart at UFC 228.[11] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[12]
Byrd faced Edmen Shahbazyan on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235.[13] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[14]
After a 15-month layoff, Byrd returned to face Maki Pitolo at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020.[15] He lost the bout via second round technical knockout,[16] announcing his retirement after the event.[17]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]17 matches | 10 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 3 | 3 |
By submission | 5 | 2 |
By decision | 2 | 1 |
By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 10–7 | Maki Pitolo | TKO (punches) | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 | 2 | 1:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 10–6 | Edmen Shahbazyan | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 235 | March 2, 2019 | 1 | 0:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 10–5 | Darren Stewart | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC 228 | September 8, 2018 | 2 | 2:17 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
Win | 10–4 | John Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov | March 17, 2018 | 1 | 3:58 | London, England | |
Win | 9–4 | Randall Wallace | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 6 | August 15, 2017 | 2 | 2:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Jamie Pickett | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 1 | July 11, 2017 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–4 | Quentin Henry | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 57 | July 1, 2016 | 1 | 2:50 | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
Loss | 6–4 | Bojan Veličković | Decision (unanimous) | AXS TV Fights: RFA vs. Legacy Superfight | February 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 6–3 | Evan Thompson | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 38 | February 13, 2015 | 1 | 4:51 | Allen, Texas, United States | Middleweight bout. |
Win | 5–3 | Mike Jasper | Decision (split) | Legacy FC 24 | October 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Welterweight debut. |
Loss | 4–3 | Derrick Krantz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy FC 16 | December 14, 2012 | 1 | 3:02 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (172.5 lbs) bout; Byrd missed weight. |
Win | 4–2 | Ira Boyd | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Dominion Warrior Tri Combat | April 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:11 | Plano, Texas, United States | |
Win | 3–2 | Robert Agee | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Game: Premier Event | December 2, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
Win | 2–2 | Gabriel Vasquez | Submission (neck crank) | 24/7 Entertainment 2 | June 10, 2011 | 1 | 2:15 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 1–2 | Marcelo Azevedo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy Promotions | March 20, 2010 | 1 | 2:04 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Chris Trammel | TKO (punches) | KOK 7 | August 29, 2009 | 1 | 1:27 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Donyiell Winrow | DQ (knee to downed opponent) | Dominant Knockout 1 | April 25, 2009 | 1 | 2:48 | Irving, Texas, United States |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Charles Byrd | UFC". www.ufc.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ Mixed martial arts show results DATE: March 2nd, 2019
- ^ "Dallas fighter thought he was going to die; how he rebounded and made it to the UFC". Dallas News. 2018-09-07. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Charles". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "UFC: Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series – What to know". Cage Pages. 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 1 Results". Cage Pages. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ Raul (2017-08-15). "Charles Byrd returns to DWTNCS, now faces Randall Wallace". BJJ | MMA News | BJJ For the Soul. Archived from the original on 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "After 2nd DWCS win and (finally) a UFC contract, Charles Byrd eyes dream fight in Japan". MMA Junkie. 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Charles Byrd vs. John Phillips added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 127 results: Charles Byrd debuts with first-round submission of John Phillips". MMA Junkie. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ Mark Francescutti (2018-07-18). "UFC 228 in Dallas bouts revealed". sportsday.dallasnews.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ "UFC 228 results: Darren Stewart tested but scores impressive TKO of Charles Byrd". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ Martin, Brian (March 1, 2019). "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream". The Orange Country Register. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ Hiergesell, Dan (March 2, 2019). "Knockout! Watch Rousey prospect Edmen Shahbazyan spark Charles Byrd in 38 seconds at UFC 235". MMA mania. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
- ^ Nolan King (May 12, 2020). "Maki Pitolo moves to middleweight, meets Charles Byrd at UFC 250". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Bryan Tucker (June 6, 2020). "UFC 250 Results: Nunes vs. Spencer". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Charles Byrd announces retirement after UFC 250 loss". MMA Junkie. 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
External links
[edit]- 1983 births
- Living people
- Light heavyweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Mixed martial artists from Texas
- American male mixed martial artists
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters