His nickname definitely precedes him. Kyler “The Matrix” Phillips utilizes his entire MMA weaponry is a thing of beauty.
At UFC 299 he mixed up all of his striking skills — his movement, footwork, kicks and punches.
After the first round, he had his opponent Pedro Munhoz bloodied up and continued to brutalize him in round two. The pace slowed a little going into round three, however, Phillips showed that come Monday, he should be on a ranked fighter in the UFC bantamweight division.
Kyler Phillips earned a unanimous decision — 30-27 on all three judges scorecards.