Diggin’ Deep on UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya - Fight Pass prelims preview

It has been a long career Mike Pyle, dating to before the turn of the millennium when he went to a decision with Rampage Jackson in his MMA debut. Come Saturday, Pyle’s long career will be over. Pyle was never a champion in a major organization – unless you count the WEC in its early days -- but he long had a reputation as one of the ultimate gym warriors for years before getting his chance in the UFC. Once Pyle got into the UFC, it took a little while for him to get rolling. Once he did, he had a stretch of seven wins in eight fights, including a string of three straight first round KO’s. He has hit a rough stretch as he neared and entered his 40’s, he has lost five of his last seven. Nonetheless, Pyle has had a career that many will remember. Headlining the Fight Pass prelims of UFC 222, here’s hoping Pyle’s career endeavors are successful following his contest with Zak Ottow.

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