Dustin Kimura

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.

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. He won the fight via submission in the third round.

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

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

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

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

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

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Henry Cejudo Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

George Roop Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Win

Jon delos Reyes Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim

Marina Bay, Singapore Loss

Mitch Gagnon Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 165

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Chico Camus Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 156

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Guy Delumeau KO (punch) Pacific Xtreme Combat 34

Quezon City, Philippines Win

Damaso Pereira TKO (punches) Destiny MMA - Na Koa 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Toby Misech Submission (rear-naked choke) King of the Cage: Ali'is

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Eddie Perrells Submission (achilles lock) X-1 and Destiny - Crossfire

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Kurrent Cockett Submission (armbar) X-1 - Champions 3

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Sadhu Bott Decision (unanimous) X-1 - Island Pride

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Chris Willems Submission (triangle choke) X-1 - Heroes

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Spencer Higa Submission (guillotine choke) X-1 - Nations Collide

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Jake Noble Submission (rear-naked choke) Destiny MMA - Maui No Ka'oi

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States

Amateur mixed martial arts record Win

Jon Barnard Submission (rear-naked choke) Destiny MMA - Bad Blood

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States Win

Vernon Perengit Submission (rear-naked choke) Destiny MMA - The 2nd Coming

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States Win

Elijah Manners Decision (unanimous) X-1 - Fight Club Meets Night Club 5

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States