Dustin Kimura Explained

Dustin Kimura
Other Names:The Diamond, Cobalt with Gent, the Cottonhand Mauler
Birth Date:day=21 month=05 year=1989
Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Fighting Out Of:Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Weight:135lb
Weight Class:Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach:71inches[1]
Team:Gracie Technics
Years Active:2009–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:8
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:41247

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] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[4]

In his second fight with the promotion, Kimura faced Mitch Gagnon on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165.[5] He lost the fight via submission, resulting in the first loss of his professional MMA career.[6]

Kimura faced promotional newcomer Jon Delos Reyes on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34.[7] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[8]

Kimura faced George Roop on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Kimura was expected to face Ian Entwistle on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.[11] However, Entwistle pulled out of the bout citing an injury. Subsequently, Kimura was paired with Chris Beal at the event.[12] In turn, Kimura also pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Tateki Matsuda.[13]

Kimura faced promotional newcomer Henry Cejudo on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[15]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|11–3|Henry Cejudo|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00 |Phoenix, Arizona, United States||-|Loss|align=center|11–2|George Roop|Decision (unanimous)|The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy||align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Quebec City, Quebec, Canada||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Jon delos Reyes|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:13|Marina Bay, Singapore||-|Loss|align=center|10–1|Mitch Gagnon|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 165||align=center|1|align=center|4:05|Toronto, Ontario, Canada||-|Win|align=center|10–0|Chico Camus|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 156||align=center|3|align=center|1:50|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–0|Guy Delumeau|KO (punch)|Pacific Xtreme Combat 34||align=center|3|align=center|4:44|Quezon City, Philippines||-|Win|align=center|8–0|Damaso Pereira|TKO (punches)|Destiny MMA - Na Koa 1||align=center|2|align=center|1:48|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Toby Misech|Submission (rear-naked choke)|King of the Cage: Ali'is||align=center|1|align=center|4:07|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Eddie Perrells|Submission (achilles lock)|X-1 and Destiny - Crossfire||align=center|1|align=center|2:49|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Kurrent Cockett|Submission (armbar)|X-1 - Champions 3||align=center|1|align=center|2:58|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Sadhu Bott|Decision (unanimous)|X-1 - Island Pride||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Chris Willems|Submission (triangle choke)|X-1 - Heroes||align=center|1|align=center|2:55|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Spencer Higa|Submission (guillotine choke)|X-1 - Nations Collide||align=center|2|align=center|0:57|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Jake Noble|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Destiny MMA - Maui No Ka'oi||align=center|2|align=center|1:20|Wailuku, Hawaii, United States||-

Amateur mixed martial arts record

|-| Win|align=center| 3–0| Jon Barnard| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Destiny MMA - Bad Blood| |align=center| 1|align=center| N/A| Waipahu, Hawaii, United States||-| Win|align=center| 2–0| Vernon Perengit| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Destiny MMA - The 2nd Coming| |align=center| 2|align=center| 1:02| Waipahu, Hawaii, United States||-| Win|align=center| 1–0| Elijah Manners| Decision (unanimous)| X-1 - Fight Club Meets Night Club 5| |align=center| 2|align=center| 3:00| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - TUF Nations Finale Bisping vs. Kennedy. UFC.com. April 17, 2014.
  2. Web site: Team ATH Dustin Kimura. ATH Organics. 30 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141031062731/http://www.athorganics.com/team-ath/. 31 October 2014.
  3. Web site: Chico Camus vs. Dustin Kimura joins UFC 156 Super Bowl show. mmajunkie.com . January 8, 2013.
  4. Web site: Dustin Kimura submits Chico Camus in UFC debut . gracietechnics.com . 31 May 2022.
  5. Web site: Mitch Gagnon vs. Dustin Kimura added to September's UFC 165 event . mmajunkie.com . Staff . 2013-07-11 . 2013-07-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130713120234/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/mitch-gagnon-vs-dustin-kimura-added-to-septembers-ufc-165-event . 2013-07-13 .
  6. Web site: Winston . Dallas . UFC 165 results: Mitch Gagnon beats up Dustin Kimura, finishes with 1st-round guillotine . bloodyelbow.com . 31 May 2022 . 21 September 2013.
  7. Web site: UFC signs Jon delos Reyes, faces Dustin Kimura at UFC Fight Night 34. fightsportasia.com. B Wylie. 2013-11-26. 2013-11-26.
  8. Web site: UFC Fight Night 34 results: Dustin Kimura taps Jon Delos Reyes in action-packed first. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 2014-01-04. 2014-01-04.
  9. Web site: George Roop vs. Dustin Kimura heads to TUF Nations Finale in Quebec . mmajunkie.com . Matt Erickson. 2014-02-20. 2014-02-20.
  10. Web site: Fowlkes . Ben . TUF Nations Finale results, photos: George Roop back on track, beats Dustin Kimura . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 31 May 2022 . 16 April 2014.
  11. Web site: Dustin Kimura vs. Ian Entwistle added to UFC Fight Night 50 on September 5th in Connecticut . themmareport.com . Jason Floyd. 2014-08-03. 2014-08-03.
  12. Web site: Dustin Kimura vs. Chris Beal verbally agreed for UFC Fight Night 50 following injuries to Rob Font and Ian Entwistle. themmareport.com. 2014-08-22. 2014-08-22. Jason Floyd.
  13. Web site: With Dustin Kimura now out, Chris Beal meets Tateki Matsuda at UFC Fight Night 50. mmajunkie.com. 2014-08-29. 2014-08-29. Matt Erickson.
  14. Web site: Henry Cejudo meets Dustin Kimura in UFC on FOX 13 bantamweight bout. mmafighting.com. Dave Doyle. 2014-10-20. 2014-10-20.
  15. Web site: Alexander . Mookie . Report: UFC releases Johnny Bedford, Dustin Kimura, and Jianping Yang . bloodyelbow.com . 31 May 2022 . 7 February 2015.

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