Tyson Pedro is a MMA fighter originating from Australia. He is competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC).
Born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, on September 17, 1991, Tyson Pedro was interested in MMA fighting from a very young age. He gained his very first victory in UFC when he defeated Khalil Rountree Jr. on his debut at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson on November 26, 2016. He has gained Performance of the Night once since then in the UFC. He has gained fans due to his impressive fighting skills despite not fighting that many times in the UFC. Furthermore, Tyson Pedro has shown the potential for growth in MMA fights and can find himself in title fights in the future if he keeps up with his performances.
Pedro has secured 14 fights for himself in his MMA career. Having won 10 fights (5 by knockout and 5 by submission), he lost 4 fights (1 by knockout, 1 by submission and 2 by decision). He can showcase his impressive skills again when he takes on Vitor Petrino on March 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev.
Tyson Pedro Fighting Style
Tyson Pedro employs various fighting styles during his MMA fights. He possesses knowledge about Japanese Jiu-jitsu, boxing and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He uses all these fighting types to take down his opponents inside the Octagon. An example is when Tyson Pedro squared off against Ike Villanueva. He consistently dominated Villanueva with leg kicks and then finished him off via KO/TKO by punches in only 4 minutes 55 seconds of Round 1. This goes on to show how dangerous Tyson Pedro can be inside the Octagon.
What Rank is Tyson Pedro?
Tyson Pedro is yet to get himself a ranking in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. He has not fought enough times yet or made any significant achievements yet to get a ranking in the division.
Best Of Tyson Pedro Before UFC
Tyson Pedro had competed in many different promotions and events before arriving at the UFC. Here’s a peek at some of the best fights he had before the UFC.
Tyson Pedro vs Charlie Ngahe
Tyson Pedro clashed with Charlie Ngaheu at Eternal MMA 3 - Friday Night Fights on September 27, 2013 in Gold Coast, Australia. Pedro ended Ngaheu with KO by a punch in just 31 seconds of Round 1.
Tyson Pedro vs Michael Fitzgerald
This fight occurred at UFN 6 - Urban Fight Night 6: Make or Break on March 12, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Pedro beat Fitzgerald by submission through a guillotine choke in 2 minutes 20 seconds of Round 1.
Tyson Pedro vs Don Endermann
Tyson Pedro and Don Endermann faced each other at AFC 16: Sosoli vs Tuivasa on June 18, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Pedro obliterated Endermann by submission through a rear naked choke in 2 minutes 27 seconds of Round 1.
Tyson Pedro vs Steven Warby
These two clashed at AFC 17 - Australian Fighting Championship 17 on October 15, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. Pedro defeated Warzone by submission through a rear naked choke in 3 minutes 5 seconds of Round 1.
*Last updated on February 28, 2024.
FAQs
A. Tyson Pedro is notable for using the Orthodox stance during his MMA fights.
A. Tyson Pedro has not yet achieved any ranking in the Light Heavyweight division in the UFC.
A. 61% is the Str Acc. of Tyson Pedro.
A. 54% is the Str. Def of Tyson Pedro.
A. Vitor Petrino is the upcoming opponent for Tyson Pedro on March 2, 2024.
