Jeremy Kimball


Jeremy Kimball, is an American mixed martial artist 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