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Charles Byrd (fighter)
American mixed martial arts fighter

Charles Byrd (fighter)

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American mixed martial arts fighter
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Pine Bluff, United States of America
Age
41 years
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Biography

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, and grew up in Texas. He attended Arlington High School and competed in wrestling and played football during his high school years.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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 of7–4 before joined 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 - Season 1, Episode 1 web-series program on July 11, 2017, facing Jamie Pickett.He won the fight via a technical submission in round one but failed to secure a contract with UFC.

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

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches10 wins6 losses
By knockout32
By submission52
By decision21
Unknown01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–6Edmen ShahbazyanTKO (elbows and punches)UFC 235March 2, 20191038Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–5Darren StewartTKO (punches and elbows)UFC 228September 8, 201822:17Dallas, Texas, United States
Win10–4John PhillipsSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. VolkovMarch 17, 201813:58London, England
Win9–4Randall WallaceSubmission (rear-naked choke)Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 6August 15, 201722:03Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–4Jamie PickettTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series - Season 1, Episode 1July 11, 201714:55Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–4Quentin HenryTKO (punches)Legacy Fighting Championship 57July 1, 201612:50Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss6–4Bojan VelickovicDecision (unanimous)AXS TV Fights: RFA vs. Legacy SuperfightFebruary 13, 201535:00Robinsonville, Mississippi,, United States
Win6–3Evan ThompsonTKO (punches)Legacy Fighting Championship 38February 13, 201514:51Allen, Texas, United States
Win5–3Mike JasperDecision (split)Legacy Fighting Championship 24October 11, 201335:00Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss4–3Derrick KrantzSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy Fighting Championship 16December 14, 201213:02Dallas, Texas, United States
Win4–2Ira BoydSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Dominion Warrior Tri CombatApril 28, 201212:11Plano, Texas, United States
Win3–2Robert AgeeDecision (unanimous)Fight Game: Premier EventDecember 2, 201133:00Frisco, Texas, United States
Win2–2Gabriel VasquezSubmission (neck crank)24/7 Entertainment 2June 10, 201112:15Amarillo, Texas, United States
Loss1–2Marcelo AzevedoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy PromotionsMarch 20, 201012:04Houston, Texas, United States
Win1–1Chris TrammelTKO (punches)KOK 7August 29, 200911:27Austin, Texas, United States
Loss0–1Donyiell WinrowDQ (knee to downed opponent)Dominant Knockout 1April 25, 200912:48Irving, Texas, United States

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