Jeremy Kimball

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Jeremy Kimball
BornJeremy Kimball
(1991-03-01) March 1, 1991 (age 33)
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Other namesGrizzly
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Team MMA Lab
Shingitai Jujitsu
Wildman Vale Tudo
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins19
By knockout14
By submission1
By decision4
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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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]

Kimball returned to Light Heavyweight to take on Alexander Poppeck on Marc 23, 2024 at Oktagon 55, losing the bout via first round ground and pound TKO. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches18 wins11 losses
By knockout145
By submission16
By decision30
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–11Alexander PoppeckTKO (punches) Oktagon 55 March 23, 202413:30 Stuttgart, GermanyReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Win19–10Ruben WolfTKO (punches)Oktagon 42April 29, 202324:05 Bratislava, SlovakiaCatchweight (229 lb) bout.
Loss18–10Hatef MoeilTKO (knees and punches)Oktagon 36October 15, 202221:04 Frankfurt, Germany
Win18–9Thomas NarmoTKO (leg kicks)Oktagon 32April 9, 202212:58 Ostrava, Czech RepublicHeavyweight debut.
Loss17–9Timo FeuchtTKO (punches)Oktagon 14September 14, 201912:01 Ostrava, Czech RepublicCatchweight (216 lbs) bout.
Win17–8Miloš PetrášekDecision (unanimous)Oktagon 11March 16, 201935:00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Win16–8Miloš PetrášekTKO (punches)Oktagon 10November 17, 201814:27 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss15–8 Darko Stošić TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 201813:13 Hamburg, Germany
Loss15–7 Dominick Reyes Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 218 December 2, 201713:39 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win15–6 Josh Stansbury TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 201711:21 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss14–6 Marcos Rogério de Lima TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 201712:27 Denver, Colorado, United StatesCatchweight (209.5 lbs) bout; Lima missed weight.
Win14–5Maro PerakTKO (punches)FFC 27: Night of ChampionsDecember 17, 201634:44 Zagreb, CroatiaWon the vacant FFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win13–5 Matt Van Buren KO (punch)FFC 24: Villareas vs. ReisJune 3, 201610:14 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win12–5Cody MummaDecision (unanimous)RFA 34: Veličković vs. SmithJanuary 15, 201635:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win11–5Jason ClaytonTKO (punches)TSE: Rocky Mountain Rubicon 1August 8, 201510:22 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Loss10–5 Chris Camozzi Submission (rear-naked choke)Prize FC 7: Rock N' RumbleNovember 21, 201413:33 Denver, Colorado, United StatesLost the Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship.
Loss10–4 Perry Filkins Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 98 September 7, 201334:18 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season 9 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win10–3 Keith Berry KO (punches) Bellator 97 July 31, 201221:45 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesCatchweight (190 lbs) bout.
Win9–3 Chidi Njokuani Submission (rear-naked choke)RFA 7: Thatch vs. RhodesMarch 22, 201321:51 Denver, Colorado, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Win8–3 Drew McFedries Decision (unanimous)Prize FC 1: Paramount Prize FightingJanuary 25, 201335:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesDefended the Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship.
Win7–3 Tom Speer TKO (punches)MFW: Made for War 1October 13, 201222:29 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win6–3Richard VillaKO (punches)FBMMA 1: Colorado vs. New MexicoAugust 24, 201210:58 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Win5–3Jason LeeTKO (punches)FTW: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012January 27, 201232:07 Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the vacant Paramount Prize Fighting Middleweight Championship.
Loss4–3Donnie LilesSubmission (inverted armbar)BTMMA 2: GenesisOctober 1, 201124:09 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Win4–2Artenas YoungDecision (split)SCR: Steel City Rumble 7April 22, 201135:00 Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
Win3–2Aaron RomeroTKO (punches)FFFC: Full Force Fighting 1January 29, 201110:54 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win2–2Cruz ChaconKO (punch)RMBB: MMA Madness 3December 4, 201010:38 Sheridan, Colorado, United States
Win1–2Vinnie LopezKO (punch)SCR: Steel City Rumble 6October 9, 201010:58 Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Loss0–2Chad KlingensmithSubmission (rear-naked choke)FTW/KOC:July 24, 201011:36 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss0–1Kenneth SeegristSubmission (rear-naked choke)FTW: PhenomsJanuary 30, 201011:27 Denver, Colorado, United States

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