Kyle Bochniak (born February 5, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division.
[1] Bochniak associated with the wrong crowd when he was growing up where he was drinking excessively and engaging in substance abuse activities.
His unhealthy habits led him to drop out of school, and he was in a coma for a week due to overdosing on prescription pills.
Bochniak realized he did not want to end up like his father, so he made a pledge with the judge with a heartfelt arraignment speech.
He later stumbled into Broadway Jiu-Jitsu where he started his journey to be a mixed martial artist, which turned his life around.
[5]He began training in mixed martial arts in 2010 and starting competing in amateur fights a year later.
Bochniak compiled an undefeated record of 6–0 on the regional circuit, competing exclusively for CES MMA in nearby Rhode Island.
[6] Bochniak made his promotional debut on January 17, 2016, as a short notice replacement for Jimy Hettes against Charles Rosa at UFC Fight Night 81.
[20] Bochniak faced promotional newcomer Sean Woodson on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs.
[23] Bochniak was scheduled to face Jonathan Gary in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.
[33] Bochniak, replacing Sung Bin Jo, faced Bubba Jenkins on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2.