Justine Kish

Justine Kish
Born (1988-04-13) 13 April 1988
Saint Petersburg, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russian
American
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
Division Strawweight
Reach 64.0 in (163 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California
Years active 2010–present
Kickboxing record
Total 20
Wins 18
Losses 2
Mixed martial arts record
Total 5
Wins 5
By submission 2
By decision 3
Losses 0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justine Kish (Russian: Джастина Киш; born 13 April, 1988) is an American-Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Strawweight division. She competed in the Ultimate Fighter and was a former kickboxer.[1][2]

Early life

Justine Kish was born in Saint Petersburg, Soviet Union in modern-day Russia and was adopted by an American couple. She discovered Muay Thai as a teenager, while taking up fitness, which eventually led her to competitions.[3]

Muay Thai career

Kish competed in Muay Thai for 10 years, winning 18 matches and a World Muaythai Council championship belt in the process.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Kish began her professional MMA career in 2010. She has amassed an undefeated record for four wins and no losses, including a win over future The Ultimate Fighter housemate Randa Markos.

The Ultimate Fighter

In September 2013, it was announced that Kish was one of the fighters selected by the UFC to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned.[6][7]

Kish was the seventh pick by coach Anthony Pettis. She was expected to face Bec Rawlings in the preliminary round, but was forced out of the tournament due to a knee injury. This injury also prevented her from appearing on the finale of the show, but Kish was expected to debut with the promotion in 2015.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Kish made her official UFC debut against Nina Ansaroff at UFC 195.[9] She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 Nina Ansaroff Decision (unanimous) UFC 195 January 2, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 Randa Markos Decision (unanimous) RFA 12 January 24, 2014 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 3–0 Jin Tang Decision (unanimous) Fusion Fighting Championship 5 December 18, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–0 Christine Stanley Submission (armbar) RFA 9 August 16, 2013 2 3:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 1–0 Munah Holland Submission (triangle choke) Ring of Combat 33 December 3, 2010 2 2:53 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with RFA fighter Justine Kish". RFA. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Strawweights - Justine Kish". UFC. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  3. ↑ "Justine Kish". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
  4. ↑ "Local martial arts world champion pursuing "opportunity of a lifetime"". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  5. ↑ "Justine Kish". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  6. ↑ "Cramerton’s Kish one of 16 in reality show The Ultimate Fighter". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  7. ↑ "Meet the ‘TUF 20’ Cast". Sherdog. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  8. ↑ "TUF 20 Finale to feature all cast members except Justine Kish". MMA Junkie. 2014-10-28. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
  9. ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (2015-11-04). "Jan. Action Heats Up with Two New Bouts". ufc.com. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
  10. ↑ "Justine Kish". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2016-02-05.

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