American mixed martial arts fighter
Dustin Kimura (born May 21, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist , who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Background
Kimura went to Kalani High School and then attended Honolulu Community College for Welding Technology. Dustin currently trains at Gracie Technics Honolulu.[ 2]
MMA career
Early career
Kimura compiled a 9–0 professional record before signing with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kimura made his promotional debut against Chico Camus on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 .[ 3] [ 4]
In his second fight with the promotion, Kimura faced Mitch Gagnon on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165 .[ 5] [ 6]
Kimura faced promotional newcomer Jon Delos Reyes on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34 .[ 7] [ 8]
Kimura faced George Roop on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale .[ 9] [ 10]
Kimura was expected to face Ian Entwistle on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50 .[ 11] Chris Beal at the event.[ 12] [ 13]
Kimura faced promotional newcomer Henry Cejudo on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13 .[ 14] [ 15]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches
11 wins
3 losses
By knockout
2
0
By submission
8
1
By decision
1
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
11–3
Henry Cejudo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic
December 13, 2014
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Loss
11–2
George Roop
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy
April 16, 2014
3
5:00
Quebec City, Quebec , Canada
Win
11–1
Jon delos Reyes
Submission (armbar)
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim
January 4, 2014
1
2:13
Marina Bay , Singapore
Loss
10–1
Mitch Gagnon
Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 165
September 21, 2013
1
4:05
Toronto , Ontario , Canada
Win
10–0
Chico Camus
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 156
February 2, 2013
3
1:50
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Catchweight (139.5 lbs) bout; Kimura missed weight.
Win
9–0
Guy Delumeau
KO (punch)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 34
November 17, 2012
3
4:44
Quezon City , Philippines
Win
8–0
Damaso Pereira
TKO (punches)
Destiny MMA - Na Koa 1
September 8, 2012
2
1:48
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Win
7–0
Toby Misech
Submission (rear-naked choke)
King of the Cage: Ali'is
July 14, 2012
1
4:07
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Win
6–0
Eddie Perrells
Submission (achilles lock)
X-1 and Destiny - Crossfire
August 13, 2011
1
2:49
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Win
5–0
Kurrent Cockett
Submission (armbar)
X-1 - Champions 3
March 12, 2011
1
2:58
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Win
4–0
Sadhu Bott
Decision (unanimous)
X-1 - Island Pride
April 11, 2013
3
5:00
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Win
3–0
Chris Willems
Submission (triangle choke)
X-1 - Heroes
September 11, 2010
1
2:55
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Win
2–0
Spencer Higa
Submission (guillotine choke)
X-1 - Nations Collide
June 4, 2010
2
0:57
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Win
1–0
Jake Noble
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Destiny MMA - Maui No Ka'oi
August 22, 2009
2
1:20
Wailuku, Hawaii , United States
Amateur mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
3 matches
3 wins
0 losses
By submission
2
0
By decision
1
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
3–0
Jon Barnard
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Destiny MMA - Bad Blood
May 2, 2009
1
N/A
Waipahu, Hawaii , United States
Win
2–0
Vernon Perengit
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Destiny MMA - The 2nd Coming
February 21, 2009
2
1:02
Waipahu, Hawaii , United States
Win
1–0
Elijah Manners
Decision (unanimous)
X-1 - Fight Club Meets Night Club 5
November 21, 2008
2
3:00
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Amateur MMA debut
References
^ "Fight Card - TUF Nations Finale Bisping vs. Kennedy" . UFC.com. Retrieved April 17, 2014 .^ "Team ATH Dustin Kimura" . ATH Organics. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2014 .^ "Chico Camus vs. Dustin Kimura joins UFC 156 Super Bowl show" . mmajunkie.com. January 8, 2013.^ "Dustin Kimura submits Chico Camus in UFC debut" . gracietechnics.com . Retrieved 31 May 2022 .^ Staff (2013-07-11). "Mitch Gagnon vs. Dustin Kimura added to September's UFC 165 event" . mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-07-11 . ^ Winston, Dallas (21 September 2013). "UFC 165 results: Mitch Gagnon beats up Dustin Kimura, finishes with 1st-round guillotine" . bloodyelbow.com . Retrieved 31 May 2022 . ^ B Wylie (2013-11-26). "UFC signs Jon delos Reyes, faces Dustin Kimura at UFC Fight Night 34" . fightsportasia.com. Retrieved 2013-11-26 . ^ Dann Stupp (2014-01-04). "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Dustin Kimura taps Jon Delos Reyes in action-packed first" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04 . ^ Matt Erickson (2014-02-20). "George Roop vs. Dustin Kimura heads to TUF Nations Finale in Quebec" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-20 . ^ Fowlkes, Ben (16 April 2014). "TUF Nations Finale results, photos: George Roop back on track, beats Dustin Kimura" . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . Retrieved 31 May 2022 . ^ Jason Floyd (2014-08-03). "Dustin Kimura vs. Ian Entwistle added to UFC Fight Night 50 on September 5th in Connecticut" . themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-08-03 . ^ Jason Floyd (2014-08-22). "Dustin Kimura vs. Chris Beal verbally agreed for UFC Fight Night 50 following injuries to Rob Font and Ian Entwistle" . themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22 . ^ Matt Erickson (2014-08-29). "With Dustin Kimura now out, Chris Beal meets Tateki Matsuda at UFC Fight Night 50" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29 . ^ Dave Doyle (2014-10-20). "Henry Cejudo meets Dustin Kimura in UFC on FOX 13 bantamweight bout" . mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-10-20 . ^ Alexander, Mookie (7 February 2015). "Report: UFC releases Johnny Bedford, Dustin Kimura, and Jianping Yang" . bloodyelbow.com . Retrieved 31 May 2022 .
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