Justine Kish facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Justine Kish |
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| Born | Svetlana Nasibulina 13 April 1988 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Division | Flyweight Strawweight |
| Reach | 64.0 in (163 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California |
| Team | Black House MMA (before 2017, 2018–present) Gym-O (2017–2018) |
| Rank | Muay Thai World Champion Black belt in Kenpo |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
Justine Kish (born Svetlana Nasibulina on April 13, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist. She is known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator MMA. Justine fights in the Flyweight division.
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Early Life and Training
Justine Kish was born in Leningrad, which is now part of Russia. She was adopted by an American couple. As a teenager, she found Muay Thai while getting fit. This sport eventually led her to compete professionally.
Muay Thai Career
Justine Kish spent 10 years competing in Muay Thai. During this time, she won 18 matches. She also earned a championship belt from the World Muaythai Council.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Starting Out in MMA
Justine Kish began her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2010. She had a great start, winning her first five fights. She even defeated Randa Markos, who later became famous on The Ultimate Fighter.
The Ultimate Fighter Journey
In September 2013, Justine was chosen to be on The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. This TV show helps fighters get into the UFC. Coach Anthony Pettis picked her as his seventh fighter.
She was supposed to fight Bec Rawlings in the first round. However, Justine had to leave the show because of a knee injury. This injury also stopped her from fighting in the show's final event. But Justine still made her official UFC debut in 2015.
Fighting in the UFC
Justine Kish had her first UFC fight on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. She won against Nina Ansaroff by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed she won.
Her next fight was on December 9, 2016, against Ashley Yoder. Justine won this fight by unanimous decision too.
On June 25, 2017, Justine faced Felice Herrig. She lost this fight by unanimous decision.
Justine then fought Ji Yeon Kim on January 27, 2018. She lost this fight by a split decision. This means some judges thought she won, but most thought her opponent did.
After a two-year break, Justine returned to the UFC on January 25, 2020. She fought Lucie Pudilová and won by unanimous decision.
On September 12, 2020, Justine faced Sabina Mazo. She lost this fight in the third round by a submission move called a rear-naked choke.
Her last UFC fight was on April 17, 2021, against Tracy Cortez. Justine lost this close fight by a split decision. Soon after, it was announced that she was no longer fighting for the UFC.
Moving to Bellator MMA
On January 6, 2022, Justine Kish signed a contract with Bellator MMA, another big mixed martial arts organization.
She fought DeAnna Bennett on February 19, 2022, at Bellator 274. Justine lost this fight by unanimous decision.
In an exciting turn, Justine won her next fight against Ilima-Lei Macfarlane on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279. She won by unanimous decision.
Justine had a rematch with DeAnna Bennett on August 12, 2022. She lost this fight by unanimous decision again.
Her most recent fight was on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298. She fought Diana Avsaragova and won by unanimous decision.
Championships and Accomplishments
Kickboxing Achievements
- World Muaythai Council
- WMC/EMF European Champion (one time)
See also
In Spanish: Justine Kish para niños
