Jeremy Kimball
Jeremy Kimball, (born March 1, 1991) is an American mixed martial arts fighter who formerly competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, Kimball has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA and the RFA.
Jeremy Kimball | |
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Born | Jeremy Kimball March 1, 1991 Burlington, Vermont, United States |
Other names | Grizzly |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb) |
Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
Team | MMA Lab Shingitai Jujitsu Wildman Vale Tudo |
Years active | 2010–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 29 |
Wins | 19 |
By knockout | 14 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 10 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 6 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Background
Kimball was born in Burlington, Vermont but raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, attending Doherty High School. Kimball began training at the age of eight, under the tutelage of his father Ernest, an MMA coach.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kimball made his promotional debut on January 28, 2017 against Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña. He lost via TKO in the first round.[3]
Kimball faced Josh Stansbury on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112.[4] He won the fight in the first round via TKO.[5] The win also earned Kimball his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[6]
Kimball faced Dominick Reyes on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218.[7] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[8]
Kimball faced promotional newcomer Darko Stošić on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith.[9] He lost the fight via technical knockout.[10]
Oktagon MMA
Kimball faced Thomas Narmo on April 9, 2022 against Thomas Narmo at Oktagon 32. He won the bout via TKO in the first round after Narmo was unable to continue due to leg kicks.[11]
Kimball faced Hatef Moeil on October 15, 2022 at Oktagon 36.[12] He lost the bout via TKO stoppage due to ground and pound in the second round.[13]
Kimball faced Ruben Wolf on April 29, 2023 at Oktagon 42, winning the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Final Fight Championship
- FFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Josh Stansbury[6]
Mixed martial arts record
28 matches | 18 wins | 10 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 4 |
By submission | 1 | 6 |
By decision | 3 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 19–10 | Ruben Wolf | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 42 | April 29, 2023 | 2 | 4:05 | Bratislava, Slovakia | Catchweight (229 lb) bout. |
Loss | 18–10 | Hatef Moeil | TKO (knees and punches) | Oktagon 36 | October 15, 2022 | 2 | 1:04 | Frankfurt, Germany | |
Win | 18–9 | Thomas Narmo | TKO (leg kicks) | Oktagon 32 | April 9, 2022 | 1 | 2:58 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Heavyweight debut. |
Loss | 17–9 | Timo Feucht | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 14 | September 14, 2019 | 1 | 2:01 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | Catchweight (216 lbs) bout. |
Win | 17–8 | Miloš Petrášek | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon 11 | March 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | |
Win | 16–8 | Miloš Petrášek | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 10 | November 17, 2018 | 1 | 4:27 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
Loss | 15–8 | Darko Stošić | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith | July 22, 2018 | 1 | 3:13 | Hamburg, Germany | |
Loss | 15–7 | Dominick Reyes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 218 | December 2, 2017 | 1 | 3:39 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | |
Win | 15–6 | Josh Stansbury | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee | June 25, 2017 | 1 | 1:21 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 14–6 | Marcos Rogério de Lima | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | January 28, 2017 | 1 | 2:27 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (209.5 lbs) bout; Lima missed weight. |
Win | 14–5 | Maro Perak | TKO (punches) | FFC 27: Night of Champions | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 4:44 | Zagreb, Croatia | Won the vacant FFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 13–5 | Matt Van Buren | KO (punch) | FFC 24: Villareas vs. Reis | June 3, 2016 | 1 | 0:14 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
Win | 12–5 | Cody Mumma | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 34: Veličković vs. Smith | January 15, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Win | 11–5 | Jason Clayton | TKO (punches) | TSE: Rocky Mountain Rubicon 1 | August 8, 2015 | 1 | 0:22 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 10–5 | Chris Camozzi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Prize FC 7: Rock N' Rumble | November 21, 2014 | 1 | 3:33 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Lost the Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship. |
Loss | 10–4 | Perry Filkins | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 98 | September 7, 2013 | 3 | 4:18 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Bellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinals. |
Win | 10–3 | Keith Berry | KO (punches) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2012 | 2 | 1:45 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Catchweight (190 lbs) bout. |
Win | 9–3 | Chidi Njokuani | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes | March 22, 2013 | 2 | 1:51 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (180 lbs) bout. |
Win | 8–3 | Drew McFedries | Decision (unanimous) | Prize FC 1: Paramount Prize Fighting | January 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Defended the Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 7–3 | Tom Speer | TKO (punches) | MFW: Made for War 1 | October 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:29 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 6–3 | Richard Villa | KO (punches) | FBMMA 1: Colorado vs. New Mexico | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 0:58 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 5–3 | Jason Lee | TKO (punches) | FTW: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012 | January 27, 2012 | 3 | 2:07 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the vacant Paramount Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship. |
Loss | 4–3 | Donnie Liles | Submission (inverted armbar) | BTMMA 2: Genesis | October 1, 2011 | 2 | 4:09 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Artenas Young | Decision (split) | SCR: Steel City Rumble 7 | April 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Grand Junction, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 3–2 | Aaron Romero | TKO (punches) | FFFC: Full Force Fighting 1 | January 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 2–2 | Cruz Chacon | KO (punch) | RMBB: MMA Madness 3 | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 0:38 | Sheridan, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–2 | Vinnie Lopez | KO (punch) | SCR: Steel City Rumble 6 | October 9, 2010 | 1 | 0:58 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 0–2 | Chad Klingensmith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FTW/KOC: | July 24, 2010 | 1 | 1:36 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Kenneth Seegrist | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FTW: Phenoms | January 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:27 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
See also
References
- "Official Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- "Jeremy Kimball".
- Ben Fowlkes (2017-01-28). "UFC on FOX 23 results: Marcos Rogerio de Lima needs half a round to tear through Jeremy Kimball". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- Richard Mann (2017-03-23). "The UFC adds Josh Stansbury vs. Jeremy Kimball to UFC Fight Night 112". adcombat.com. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
- "UFC Fight Night 112 results: Jeremy Kimball mauls Josh Stansbury for 1st-round TKO win". MMAjunkie. 2017-06-25. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- "UFC Fight Night 112 bonuses: Controversy in main event, but Kevin Lee still gets $50,000". MMAjunkie. 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- Nolan King (2017-09-15). "Dominick Reyes to square off against Jeremy Kimball at UFC 218 in Detroit". mma-today.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-18. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
- "UFC 218 results: No fancy KO this time, but Dominick Reyes submits Jeremy Kimball in first". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
- DNA, MMA. "Jeremy Kimball treft UFC debutant Darko Stosic tijdens UFC Hamburg". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-04-13.
- "UFC Fight Night 134 results: Darko Stosic takes time, then takes out Jeremy Kimball". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- "Oktagon 32: Grizzly je späť! Kimball nedal súperovi žiadnu šancu". sportnet.sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- "Oktagon 36 features five former UFC fighters, including return of John Hathaway". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-09. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
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- Head, Simon (2023-04-29). "Oktagon 42: Losene Keita blasts his way to two-division glory in Bratislava". Fighters Only. Retrieved 2023-05-27.