Kyler John Phillips (born June 12, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
[4] At the age of three, Phillip's father took him to the Gracie Academy out of Torrance, California, where he developed a lifelong love for it.
[6] After a 4–0 record on the regional scene, including an impressive win at LFA 13 against Jonathan Quiroz,[7] was invited to first season of Dana White's Contender Series 4 in 2017, when he only needed 46 seconds to stop James Gray Jr.
Then came his first official pro defeat, a split decision to Victor Henry in a 2018 bout before a head kick knockout of Emeka Ifekandu in 2019 earned him his call to the Octagon.
[15] Phillips was scheduled to face Raphael Assunção on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs.
[21] Phillips was scheduled to face Jack Shore on November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 215.
[23] Phillips was scheduled to face Raphael Assunção on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.
[25] In March, it was announced that Phillips was suspended by NSAC due to testing positive for ostarine for six months effective January 22, 2023.