Other names The Mama's Boy Name Kelvin Tiller Reach 74.0 in (188 cm) | Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Nationality American Wins by knockout 1 | |
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Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) Division Light HeavyweightMiddleweight (formerly) | ||
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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.
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- PFL Playoffs 2018 Jared Rosholt def Kelvin Tiller
- Background
- Early career
- Bellator
- Post Bellator
- World Series of Fighting
- Personal life
- References
PFL Playoffs 2018: Jared Rosholt def. Kelvin Tiller
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. As a result, Markes ended up fighting promotional newcomer Cully Butterfield. Tiller was handed his first professional defeat by Mutapcic via three-round unanimous decision.
Personal life
Tiller has a son.