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'''Charles Byrd''' (born October 11, 1983) is an American [[mixed martial artist]] (MMA). A professional competitor since 2009, he was signed by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) and competes in the middleweight division.
'''Charles Byrd''' (born October 11, 1983) is an American [[mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC).


== Background ==
==Background==
Byrd was born in [[Pine Bluff, Arkansas]],<ref name="UFCProfile" /> and grew up in Texas. He attended Arlington High School and competed in wrestling and played football during his high school years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2018/09/07/dallas-fighter-thought-he-was-going-to-die-how-he-rebounded-and-made-it-to-the-ufc/|title=Dallas fighter thought he was going to die; how he rebounded and made it to the UFC|date=2018-09-07|website=Dallas News|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref>
Byrd was born in [[Pine Bluff, Arkansas]],<ref name="UFCProfile" /> and grew up in Texas. He attended Arlington High School and competed in wrestling and played football during his high school years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2018/09/07/dallas-fighter-thought-he-was-going-to-die-how-he-rebounded-and-made-it-to-the-ufc/|title=Dallas fighter thought he was going to die; how he rebounded and made it to the UFC|date=2018-09-07|website=Dallas News|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref>


== Mixed martial arts career ==
==Mixed martial arts career==
=== Early career ===
===Early career===
Byrd started his professional MMA career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably [[Legacy Fighting Championship]]. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined [[Dana White's Tuesday Night 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>
Byrd started his professional MMA career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably [[Legacy Fighting Championship]]. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined [[Dana White's Tuesday Night 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>


=== Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series ===
===Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series===
Byrd appeared in [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series]] [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 7 - July 31|Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 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>
Byrd appeared in [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series]] [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 7 - July 31|Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 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>
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>
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 Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 7 - July 31|Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 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}}</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>
Byrd had his second chance at [[Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series#Week 7 - July 31|Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 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}}</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>


=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Byrd made his UFC debut on March 17, 2018 against [[John Phillips (fighter)|John Phillips]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/01/charles-byrd-john-phillips-ufc-fight-night-127-london|title=Charles Byrd vs. John Phillips added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London|date=2018-01-18|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref>
Byrd made his UFC debut on March 17, 2018 against [[John Phillips (fighter)|John Phillips]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/01/charles-byrd-john-phillips-ufc-fight-night-127-london|title=Charles Byrd vs. John Phillips added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London|date=2018-01-18|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>
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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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>


== Mixed martial arts record ==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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Revision as of 18:49, 30 November 2019

Charles Byrd
Born (1983-10-11) October 11, 1983 (age 41)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States[1]
Other namesKid Dynamite
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofPlano, Texas, United States
TeamFortis MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision1
Unknown1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Charles Byrd (born October 11, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

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.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Byrd started his professional MMA career in 2009 and fought under various promotions, notably Legacy Fighting Championship. He amassed a record of 7–4 before joined Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.[3]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Byrd appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 1 web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing Jamie Pickett.[4] He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.[5]

Byrd had his second chance at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 6 on August 15, 2017 against Randall Wallace.[6] He won via a submission in round two and with the win, he was signed by UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Byrd made his UFC debut on March 17, 2018 against John Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov.[8] He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in round one.[9]

His next fight came on September 8, 2018 against Darren Stewart at UFC 228.[10] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[11]

Byrd faced Edmen Shahbazyan on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235.[12] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[13]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches 10 wins 6 losses
By knockout 3 2
By submission 5 2
By decision 2 1
Unknown 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–6 Edmen Shahbazyan TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 1 038 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 Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 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 Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 1 July 11, 2017 1 4:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–4 Quentin Henry TKO (punches) Legacy Fighting Championship 57 July 1, 2016 1 2:50 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss 6–4 Bojan Velickovic 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 Fighting Championship 38 February 13, 2015 1 4:51 Allen, Texas, United States
Win 5–3 Mike Jasper Decision (split) Legacy Fighting Championship 24 October 11, 2013 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 4–3 Derrick Krantz Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 16 December 14, 2012 1 3:02 Dallas, Texas, United States
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

[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Charles Byrd | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Charles". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  4. ^ "UFC: Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series – What to know". Cage Pages. 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  5. ^ "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 1 Results". Cage Pages. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  6. ^ Raul (2017-08-15). "Charles Byrd returns to DWTNCS, now faces Randall Wallace". BJJ | MMA News | BJJ For the Soul. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Charles Byrd vs. John Phillips added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  9. ^ "UFC Fight Night 127 results: Charles Byrd debuts with first-round submission of John Phillips". MMA Junkie. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "UFC 228 results: Darren Stewart tested but scores impressive TKO of Charles Byrd". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  12. ^ Martin, Brian (March 1, 2019). "UFC 235: Edmen Shahbazyan continues living his dream". The Orange Country Register. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  13. ^ 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.
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