# 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.

## 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.

## 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.
Kimball faced Josh Stansbury on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. He won the fight in the first round via TKO. The win also earned Kimball his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Kimball faced Dominick Reyes on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Kimball faced promotional newcomer Darko Stošić on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith. He lost the fight via technical knockout.

### 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.
Kimball faced Hatef Moeil on October 15, 2022 at Oktagon 36. He lost the bout via TKO stoppage due to ground and pound in the second round.
Kimball faced Ruben Wolf on April 29, 2023 at Oktagon 42, winning the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.
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.

## 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

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 31 matches | 20 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 14 | 5 |
| By submission | 1 | 6 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 20–11 | Benjamin Šehić | Decision (unanimous) | FNC 21 | February 15, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Zadar, Croatia | |
| Loss | 19–11 | Alexander Poppeck | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 55 | March 23, 2024 | 1 | 3:30 | Stuttgart, Germany | Light Heavyweight bout; Kimball missed weight (213 lb). |
| 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 lb) 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 lb) bout; Lima missed weight. |
| Win | 14–5 | Maro Perak | TKO (punches) | Final Fight Championship 27 | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 4:44 | Zagreb, Croatia | Won the vacant FFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–5 | Matt Van Buren | KO (punch) | Final Fight Championship 24 | June 3, 2016 | 1 | 0:14 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 12–5 | Cody Mumma | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 34 | January 15, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 11–5 | Jason Clayton | TKO (punches) | 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 | November 21, 2014 | 1 | 3:33 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Lost the Prize FC 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 Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–3 | Keith Berry | KO (punches) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2012 | 2 | 1:45 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
| Win | 9–3 | Chidi Njokuani | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 7 | March 22, 2013 | 2 | 1:51 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Win | 8–3 | Drew McFedries | Decision (unanimous) | Prize FC 1 | January 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the vacant Prize FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–3 | Tom Speer | TKO (punches) | Made for War 1 | October 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:29 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Richard Villa | KO (punches) | Fight Brigade MMA 1 | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 0:58 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Jason Lee | TKO (punches) | Fight to Win: Paramount Prize Fighting 2012 | January 27, 2012 | 3 | 2:07 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the vacant PTW Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 4–3 | Donnie Liles | Submission (inverted armbar) | Bring the Thunder MMA 2 | October 1, 2011 | 2 | 4:09 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Artenas Young | Decision (split) | Steel City Rumble 7 | April 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Grand Junction, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Aaron Romero | TKO (punches) | Full Force Fighting 1 | January 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 2–2 | Cruz Chacon | KO (punch) | Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz: MMA Madness 3 | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 0:38 | Sheridan, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 1–2 | Vinnie Lopez | KO (punch) | Steel City Rumble 6 | October 9, 2010 | 1 | 0:58 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Chad Klingensmith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | King of Champions: World Collide | July 24, 2010 | 1 | 1:36 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Kenneth Seegrist | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight to Win: Phenoms | January 30, 2010 | 1 | 1:27 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Middleweight debut. |