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Strong run continues
Phillips defeated Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC on ESPN 50 on Saturday in Nashville.
ANALYSIS
It was a complete, highly encouraging performance from Phillips. He was the faster, better boxer, as expected, but his grappling game was very encouraging. He defended 8-of-11 Barcelos takedown attempts, and in the three he gave up, he limited the Brazilian's ability to remain in a dominant position and inflict damage. Still just 28 years of age, the MMA Lab product has very quietly racked up a 5-1 record in his first half-dozen UFC bouts. It remains to be seen how Kyler will fare against better opposition, but the early returns have been excellent.
It was a complete, highly encouraging performance from Phillips. He was the faster, better boxer, as expected, but his grappling game was very encouraging. He defended 8-of-11 Barcelos takedown attempts, and in the three he gave up, he limited the Brazilian's ability to remain in a dominant position and inflict damage. Still just 28 years of age, the MMA Lab product has very quietly racked up a 5-1 record in his first half-dozen UFC bouts. It remains to be seen how Kyler will fare against better opposition, but the early returns have been excellent.
Fighting new opponent
Phillips will face off against Raoni Barcelos at UFC Nashville on Aug. 5, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After Said Nurmagomedov withdrew due to undisclosed reasons, Raoni Barcelos stepped in to fight Phillips at UFC Nashville. The 28-year-old American, who most recently defeated Marcelo Rojo at UFC 271, is 4-1 during his time with the UFC.
After Said Nurmagomedov withdrew due to undisclosed reasons, Raoni Barcelos stepped in to fight Phillips at UFC Nashville. The 28-year-old American, who most recently defeated Marcelo Rojo at UFC 271, is 4-1 during his time with the UFC.
Set to fight in August
Phillips (suspension) will face Said Nurmagomedov in a bantamweight matchup at a UFC event scheduled for Aug. 5, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Phillips hasn't entered the Octagon since November of 2022 and is in the midst of a six-month suspension handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission from when he tested positive for ostarine in March. Nurmagomedov is 4-1 over his last five fights, most recently losing to Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision in March. Phillips has a slight advantage in reach, while the two fighters are even in height.
Phillips hasn't entered the Octagon since November of 2022 and is in the midst of a six-month suspension handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission from when he tested positive for ostarine in March. Nurmagomedov is 4-1 over his last five fights, most recently losing to Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision in March. Phillips has a slight advantage in reach, while the two fighters are even in height.
Given six-month suspension
Phillips was given a six-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday, according to MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Phillips tested positive for ostarine back in March. With a six-month suspension dating back to March, the bantamweight is eligible to fight again this fall.
Phillips tested positive for ostarine back in March. With a six-month suspension dating back to March, the bantamweight is eligible to fight again this fall.
Handed suspension
Phillips (suspension) has been suspended for a failed drug test. Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended Phillips after he tested positive for ostarine. The length of Phillips' suspension will likely be handed down at a pending disciplinary hearing.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended Phillips after he tested positive for ostarine. The length of Phillips' suspension will likely be handed down at a pending disciplinary hearing.