Kelvin Tiller

Kelvin Tiller
Born (1990-06-26) June 26, 1990
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Other names The Mama's Boy
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight (formerly)
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Topeka, Kansas, United States
Team United Martial Sciences
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 8
Wins 7
By knockout 1
By submission 5
By decision 1
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kelvin Tiller (born June 26, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Tiller has also formerly competed for Bellator, World Series of Fighting and Shark Fights.

Background

Born and raised in Kansas, Tiller was often involved in street fights while growing up and also briefly trained in boxing and karate. Tiller later attended Highland Park High School where he competed in track and was talented, winning a city championship for the 100-meter dash his senior year.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

On September 10, 2011, Tiller made his professional MMA debut against Jeb Chiles at Shark Fights 19. Tiller won the fight by submission at the end of the first round.

Bellator

Tiller made his Bellator debut on October 29, 2011 at Bellator 56 against Daniel Spohn. Tiller defeated Spohn via split decision.[2]

In his next appearance for Bellator, Tiller faced Jeremiah Riggs at Bellator 70 on May 25, 2012. Tiller won the fight by submission in the third round.[3]

Tiller then stepped in as a replacement for an injured Marcus "Lelo" Aurelio and defeated Amaechi Oselukwue via second-round TKO at Bellator 73 on August 24, 2012.[4]

Tiller was expected to face Dave Vitkay at Bellator 88 on February 7, 2013. However, when Tiller failed to make weight for the third consecutive time, the bout was cancelled and Tiller was subsequently released from his Bellator contract.[5]

Post-Bellator

After parting ways with Bellator, Tiller faced Chris Henning on June 29, 2013 at Epic Fight Night 1: Stinson vs. Kimmons. Tiller won via submission in round one.

World Series of Fighting

In November 2013, Tiller signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting.[6]

Tiller was scheduled to face Ronny Markes at WSOF 12 on August 9, 2014, but when Krasimir Mladenov pulled out of his fight with Elvis Mutapcic due to injury on the same card, Tiller stepped in as a replacement.[7] As a result, Markes ended up fighting promotional newcomer Cully Butterfield.[8] Tiller was handed his first professional defeat by Mutapcic via three-round unanimous decision.[9]

Personal life

Tiller has a son.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–1 Marcus Sursa Submission (rear-naked choke) Shamrock FC: Heavy Artillery March 7, 2015 2 2:57 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 6–1 Elvis Mutapcic Decision (unanimous) WSOF 12 August 9, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win 6–0 Chris Henning Submission (rear-naked choke) Epic Fight Night 1: Stinson vs. Kimmons June 29, 2013 1 4:57 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 5–0 Amaechi Oselukwue TKO (punches) Bellator 73 August 24, 2012 2 4:21 Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, United States Catchweight (179 lbs) bout.
Win 4–0 Jeremiah Riggs Technical Submission (kimura) Bellator 70 May 25, 2012 3 3:38 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Catchweight (190 lbs) bout.
Win 3–0 Rodney Collier Submission (triangle choke) Fight Me MMA January 13, 2012 1 4:40 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 2–0 Daniel Spohn Decision (split) Bellator 56 October 29, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 1–0 Jeb Chiles Submission (armbar) Shark Fights 19 September 10, 2011 1 4:14 Independence, Missouri, United States Catchweight (191 lbs) bout.

References

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