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Kyle Boehm - 10th Planet BJJ Black Belt

Kyle Boehm - 10th Planet BJJ Black Belt

1. Kyle Boehm Background

Kyle Boehm Background
Name Kyle Boehm
Nickname N/A
Born Escondido, California, United States
Date of Birth April 19, 1987
Age 36 Years
Nationality American
College/University Northern Arizona University
Last Fight ADCC World Championship 2022
Last Weigh In 99 Kg
Weight Class 93 Kg / 205 lbs and Absolute Weight Division
Weight 93 Kg / 205 lbs
Height 6’2’’
Career Disclosed Earning N/A
Fighting out of Phoenix, United States
Foundational Style 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite Technique Outside Heel Hook
Rank Black Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Awarded by John Botello
Head Coach John Botello
Lineage Carlos Gracie Sr. > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Junior > Jean Jacques Machado > Eddie Bravo > John Botello > Kyle Boehm
Team Association 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

2. Kyle Boehm Biography

Kyle Boehm is a 10th Planet black belt under John Botello. He has built quite a reputation in submission-only tournaments. Boehm started his career in MMA before transitioning to BJJ. He has defeated world champions like Gabriel Almeida, Tex Johnson, and more.

2.1. Kyle Boehm's Early Life

Kyle Boehm was born in Escondido, California in the United States on April 19, 1987.

2.2. Interest in Rock Climbing

Ever since his early childhood, Boehm had an interest in rock climbing. At the age of nine, Boehm started rock climbing and competed at the national level as a teenager.

2.3. Involved in Competitive Sports

While learning rock climbing, Boehm also showed an interest in other sports too. He actively participated in wrestling, soccer, basketball, running, and track and field. Boehm stuck with rock climbing but soon took an interest in combat sports because of wrestling. He already had a great body so wrestling and other sports were not hard for him

2.4. Kyle Boehm and Mountain Climbing

Boehm was only 17 years old when he climbed the highest mountain outside of Asia known as Aconcagua located in Argentina.

2.5. Northern Arizona University

Despite Boehm’s interest in combat sports and outdoor activities, he focused on going to college first. Due to having a background in sports, he was easily admitted to Northern Arizona University (NAU) playing for the college’s rugby team.

2.6. Jiu-Jitsu Training at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

Boehm started learning jiu-jitsu to help strengthen his MMA skills. However, after he started training at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Academy, he decided to focus on jiu-jitsu. Boehm’s instructor was John Botello, a 10th Planet black belt under the founder of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo. Boehm started his BJJ training in December 2014.

2.7 Kyle Boehm’s Exceptional Fighting Style

The reason Boehm’s exceptional fighting style is so effective is because of his limitless stamina gained at a very young age. Mountain climbing is not an easy task but it was Boehm who made a new record.

3. Kyle Boehm’s MMA Career

3.1. Rage in the Cage Career

Boehm played rugby for almost two years in college. After that, he developed an interest in MMA. Boehm already had a body fit for MMA because of his athletic background. He currently has a 3-0-0 MMA record. Boehm’s MMA debut was at Rage in the Cage in 2012.


At Rage in the Cage 158, Boehm competed with Leroy Douglas III and won via rear naked choke in the first round. At Rage in the Cage 163, Boehm won against Raul Nava via unanimous decision.

3.2. Started BJJ to Improve MMA Skills

Boehm started jiu-jitsu only to improve his MMA game instead he got interested in jiu-jitsu and decided to pursue it professionally.

4. Kyle Boehm’s BJJ Matches

4.1. Participated in Local Tournaments

Soon after Boehm started his BJJ training, he started competing in local BJJ tournaments. His athletic background helped him a lot in learning techniques.

4.2. Interest in Submission-Only Tournaments

In 2016, Boehm started to compete in submission-only tournaments. Before that, he competed in BJJ Gi tournaments like the 2014 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship.

4.3. Eddie Bravo Invitational

Boehm’s first submission-only tournament was the 2016 Eddie Bravo Invitational 9. Boehm lost the first fight to Daniel O’Brien via EBI/OT, but in the second fight Boehm submitted Travis Moore.

4.4. Onnit Invitational Tournament

At the 2017 Onnit Invitational Tournament, Boehm claimed first place in the 93 kg weight division.

4.5. Subversiv Team Tournament

Boehm won first place at the Subversiv Team Tournament in 2018.

4.6. Promoted to 10th Planet Black Belt

Boehm built a splendid career as a colored belt. In October 2019, Boehm was promoted to 10th Planet black belt under his first instructor John Botello.

4.7. King of the Mats Invitational

After becoming a black belt, Boehm aced in the tournaments. He won first place at the 2019 King of the Mats Invitational, winning four consecutive fights in a row.

5. Kyle Boehm's Historic Fights

5.1. Kyle Boehm Vs. Travis Moore

Travis Moore is a 2nd-degree BJJ black belt under Bruno Bastos and is famous for his efficient use of the triangle choke. Boehm, on the other hand, is notorious for his rear naked choke. He brutally submits his opponent via the rear naked choke. At the Eddie Bravo Invitational 9, both fighters got the chance to showcase their skills. Moore tried to lock Boehm’s legs but Boehm didn’t give him the chance. Within seconds in the first round, Boehm submitted Moore via a choke.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2016 Eddie Bravo Invitational 9 Travis Moore Win Submission By Choke R1 Light Heavyweight N/A

5.2. Kyle Boehm Vs. Pedro Marinho

Pedro Marinho is a BJJ black belt under Ulpiano Malachias and is a well-known world No-Gi champion. Boehm started the fight by sitting on and grabbing Marinho by his legs. Boehm attempted a leglock on Marinho, but Marinho quickly managed to escape. Marinho gave up trying to get into a dominant position for fear of what Boehm was capable of. Eventually, time ran out with neither fighter having successfully submitted the other.

During a coin toss for overtime, Marinho won the toss and decided to go for the armbar position. Luckily, Boehm managed to get out of Marinho’s hold. Boehm took the opportunity to take Marinho from the back. He successfully submitted Marinho and won the fight via EBI/OT.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2021 SUG 24 Pedro Marinho Win EBI/OT Final Absolute Portland, Oregon

5.3. Kyle Boehm Vs. Lucas Barbosa

Lucas Barbosa is a BJJ black belt under Andre Fabiano. Training at Atos Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Galvao has helped Barbosa improve his game. Barbosa is known for his remarkable pressure guard passing. The fight between the two legends started with both being aggressive. Boehm tried to pin Barbosa’s legs but Barbosa’s speed ensured his escape every single time. Eventually, time ran out with no submission. Barbosa got the advantage and took Boehm from behind to gain back control. Though it looked like Barbosa had the fight under control at first, Boehm managed to get out of his hold. Boehm countered by getting behind Barbosa and maintaining back control for two minutes.

In the third round, Boehm didn’t let Barbosa escape and won the fight by EBI/OT. This was Kyle Boehm’s second fight at the BJJ Fanatics GP and remained undefeated.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2019 BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix Lucas Barbosa Win EBI/OT Final Absolute Beverly, Massachusetts

5.4. Kyle Boehm Vs. Leroy Douglas

Leroy Douglas is an MMA fighter. His fight with Boehm at Rage in the Cage 158 is one of his amateur fights. When the fight started, Boehm took Douglas down via a single-leg takedown. Boehm got on Douglas’s back and landed heavy punches on his head. The punches led to the submission and Boehm submitted Douglas via a rear naked choke in just 40 seconds.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class Location
2012 Rage in the Cage 158 Leroy Douglas Win Submission By Rear Naked Choke R3 N/A Chandler, Arizona, United States

6. Kyle Boehm's Main Achievements (Colored Belts)

Year Event Belt Position
2017 Onnit Invitational 4 N/A 1st
2018 Subversiv Team Tournament N/A 1st
2019 Subversiv Team II Tournament N/A 1st
2019 BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix Brown Belt 1st

7. Kyle Boehm's Main Achievements

Year Event Weight Class Position
2019 BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix Absolute 1st
2019 King of the Mats Invitational Absolute 1st

8. Kyle Boehm's BJJ Professional Record Breakdown

46 Matches 36 Wins 9 Losses
By Submissions 19 2
By Points 2 3
By Advantages 0 0
By Decision 2 3
By Penalties 2 0
By EBI / OT 8 1
By Others 3 0
Draws 1

8.1. Submission W/L Methods

Submission Method 39 Wins 15 Losses
Outside Heel Hook  7 0
Inside Heel Hook  4 0
Rear Naked Choke  3 0
Armlock  0 1
Guillotine  0 2
Choke  2 0
Heel Hook  2 0

9. Kyle Boehm’s MMA Professional Record Breakdown

5 Matches 3 Wins 0 Losses
By Knockout 0 0
By Submission 2 0
By Decision 0 0
By Others 1 0
Draws 0

10. Kyle Boehm’s MMA Fight History

Date Event Opponent W/L/D Method Location Time Round
April 13, 2012 Rage in the Cage 158 Leroy Douglas III W Rear Naked Choke Chandler, Arizona, United States 0:40 3
Oct 20, 2012 Rage in the Cage 163 Raul Nava W Unanimous Decision Chandler, Arizona, United States 3:00 3

11. Kyle Boehm's BJJ Fight History

Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Weight Class Stage
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Clay Hannah W EBI/OT N/A N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Jesseray Childrey W Inside Heel Hook N/A N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Pedro Marinho W EBI/OT N/A N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Silviu Nastasa W Inside Heel Hook ABS N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Tim Spriggs L Decision ABS N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Peter G Hailer W Rear Naked Choke N/A N/A
2014  IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship Chase Davis W Choke N/A N/A
2016  Eddie Bravo Invitational 9 Daniel O’brien L EBI/OT 93 Kg Quarter Finals
2016  Eddie Bravo Invitational 9 Travis Moore W Choke 93 Kg R1
2017  ADCC West Coast Trials Diego Herzog W Other 88 Kg N/A
2017  ADCC West Coast Trials Stephen Hargett W Other 88 Kg N/A
2017  ADCC West Coast Trials John Salter L Points 88 Kg N/A
2017  5 Super League Light Heavyweight Pro Invitational Kaynan Duarte W Decision N/A N/A
2017  Fight 2 Win Pro 25 Kevin Lepert W Heel Hook 88 Kg N/A
2018  Fight 2 Win 93 Daniel Hampton W Heel Hook 90 Kg N/A
2018  ADCC North American Trials Billy Edelen W Other 88 Kg N/A
2018  ADCC North American Trials Alec Baulding L Decision 88 Kg N/A
2018  ADCC North American Trials Chinnonye Okafor W Other 88 Kg N/A
2019  Subversiv 2 Gabriel Almeida W EBI/OT 92 Kg SPF
2019  KOTM 7 Emilio Hernandez W Rear Naked Choke ABS R1
2019  KOTM 7 Dan Borovic W Outside Heel Hook ABS 4F
2019  KOTM 7 Dante Leon W Rear Naked Choke ABS SF
2019  KOTM 7 Tex Johnson W EBI/OT ABS F
2019  BJJ Fanatics Valdir Araujo W Outside Heel Hook ABS R1
2019  BJJ Fanatics Jordan Lutzky W Outside Heel Hook ABS R2
2019  BJJ Fanatics Jason Rau W EBI/OT ABS 4F
2019  BJJ Fanatics Tex Johnson W EBI/OT ABS SF
2019  BJJ Fanatics Lucas Barbosa W EBI/OT ABS F
2020  Kasai Pro 7 Joao Rocha W Outside Heel Hook 120 Kg RR
2020  Kasai Pro 7 Lucas Barbosa L Pts: 4x0 120 Kg RR
2020  Kasai Pro 7 Paulo Azambuja W Pts: 0x0, Pen 120 Kg RR
2020  Kasai Pro 7 Nick Rodriguez L Pts: 2x0 120 Kg 3RD
2020  WNO Gordon Ryan L Armlock ABS SPF
2021  SUG 24 Renato Tagliari W Inside Heel Hook ABS 4F
2021  SUG 24 Tanner Weisgram W Outside Heel Hook ABS SF
2021  SUG 24 Pedro Marinho W EBI/OT ABS F
2021  Polaris Squads Silviu Nastasa W Inside Heel Hook ABS SPF
2021  Whos Number One Champion Kaynan Duarte L Referee Decision ABS 4F
2022  ADCC WC Trials Brandon Reed W Rear Naked Choke Over 99 Kg R2
2022  ADCC WC Trials Michael Perez W Pts: 2x0 Over 99 Kg 8F
2022  ADCC WC Trials Lucas Albrecht W Outside Heel Hook Over 99 Kg 4F
2022  ADCC WC Trials Raymond Grandy W Outside Heel Hook Over 99 Kg SF
2022  ADCC WC Trials Daniel Manasoiu W Pts: 0x0, Pen Over 99 Kg F
2022  UFC Inv. 2 Oliver Taza D --- ABS RR
2022  Abu Dhabi Combat Club Devhonte Johnson W Referee Decision 99 Kg R1
2022  Abu Dhabi Combat Club Craig Jones L Guillotine Choke 99 Kg 4F

12. Kyle Boehm's BJJ Top Fight Links

Kyle Boehm Vs Travis Moore

Kyle Boehm vs Tanner Weisgram

BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix: Kyle Boehm vs Aaron Tex Johnson

Kyle Boehm vs Joao Gabriel Rocha

Kyle Boehm vs Renato Tagliari


Photo Credit: @flograppling

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