Kyle Noblitt Record: 10-2-0

Stepping up the competition

The unbeaten start earned Noblitt a headline slot at LFA 21 in September 2017, an event billed as Noblitt vs. Branjão, where he finished the previously undefeated Antônio Paulo Branjão by first-round guillotine choke to push his record to 9-0. That win marked the high point of his climb. His perfect run ended in February 2018 when he dropped a decision to Jamal Pogues at C3 Fights: Border Wars, and later that year he lost a second decision to Alikhan Vakhaev at a WFCA card in Russia – a genuine step up against international competition. Noblitt answered with resilience, closing out 2018 with a decision win over Bubba Grant.

Veteran statement

After a layoff, Noblitt returned in January 2021 with arguably the best win of his career, taking a decision over the experienced 11-6 veteran Jack May at XMMA 1: Vick vs. Fialho. Beating a seasoned heavyweight who had fought at a high level demonstrated that Noblitt could hang with proven names, and it remains the marquee result on his ledger.

Fighting style

Noblitt is a finisher first. Of his 10 career wins, four have come by submission and three by knockout, a 70% finish rate that underlines how dangerous he is when a fight hits the mat or he lands clean. His submission game is varied – rear-naked chokes, guillotines and a kneebar all appear on his record – and his ground-and-pound is heavy when he secures top position. His two career losses both came by decision against quality opposition, suggesting his vulnerability lies less in getting finished and more in grinding three-round battles against elite-level heavyweights. At his best, he ends fights early and rarely lets them reach the judges in his favor.

Career highlights

• Perfect 9-0 start — reeled off nine straight wins to open his pro career, finishing the majority of them inside the distance.
• LFA 21 headliner — submitted the undefeated Antônio Paulo Branjão by first-round guillotine in his own main event.
• Win over Jack May — decisioned an experienced veteran at XMMA 1 to prove he could beat proven heavyweight competition.