American mixed martial artist
Svetlana Nasibulina (born 13 April 1988), known professionally by her ring name Justine Kish , is an American mixed martial artist that competes in the Flyweight division. A professional since 2010, she has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and for Bellator MMA
Early life
Justine Kish was born in Leningrad , Soviet Union [ 3] [ 4] Muay Thai as a teenager, while taking up fitness, which eventually led her to competitions.[ 5]
Muay Thai career
Kish competed in Muay Thai for 10 years, winning 18 matches and a World Muaythai Council championship belt in the process.[ 6] [ 7]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Kish began her professional MMA career in 2010. She amassed an undefeated record of five 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 .[ 8] [ 9]
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 made her debut with the promotion in 2015.[ 10]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kish made her official UFC debut against Nina Ansaroff on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195 . She won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 11]
Kish next faced Ashley Yoder on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov in a catchweight bout as Kish missed weight. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 12]
Kish faced Felice Herrig on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee . She lost the bout via unanimous decision. Kish received media attention after losing control of her bowels during the fight and issuing a humorous response later.[ 13]
Kish faced Ji Yeon Kim on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 .[ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Kish returned after a two year hiatus and faced Lucie Pudilová on January 25, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 166 .[ 17] [ 18]
Kish faced Sabina Mazo on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177 .[ 19] [ 20]
Kish faced Tracy Cortez on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22 .[ 21] [ 22] [ 23]
On April 30, it was revealed that Kish was no longer with the UFC.[ 24]
Bellator MMA
On January 6, 2022, it was announced that Kish had signed a multi-bout contract with Bellator MMA .[ 25]
Kish faced DeAnna Bennett on February 19, 2022 at Bellator 274 .[ 26] [ 27]
Kish faced Ilima-Lei Macfarlane on April 23, 2022 at Bellator 279 .[ 28] [ 29]
Kish rematched DeAnna Bennett on August 12, 2022 at Bellator 284 .[ 30] [ 31] [ 32]
Kish faced Diana Avsaragova on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298 .[ 33] [ 34] [ 35]
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record
18 wins (9 KOs), 2 losses , 0 draws
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
Record
2012-02-27
Win
Bangla Stadium, Thailand
Unanimous Decision
3
Fought for the WMC World Middleweightweight (−58.8 kg/125 lb) Full Contact Championship.
Legend Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches
9 wins
6 losses
By submission
2
1
By decision
7
5
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
9–6
Diana Avsaragova
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 298
August 11, 2023
3
5:00
Sioux Falls, South Dakota , United States
Catchweight (127.2 lb) bout; Avsaragova missed weight.
Loss
8–6
DeAnna Bennett
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 284
August 12, 2022
3
5:00
Sioux Falls, South Dakota , United States
Catchweight (128.4 lb) bout; Kish missed weight.
Win
8–5
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 279
April 23, 2022
3
5:00
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Loss
7–5
DeAnna Bennett
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 274
February 19, 2022
3
5:00
Uncasville, Connecticut , United States
Loss
7–4
Tracy Cortez
Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum
April 17, 2021
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Catchweight (126.5 lb) bout; Cortez missed weight.
Loss
7–3
Sabina Mazo
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
September 12, 2020
3
3:57
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
7–2
Lucie Pudilová
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos
January 25, 2020
3
5:00
Raleigh, North Carolina , United States
Loss
6–2
Ji Yeon Kim
Decision (split)
UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2
January 27, 2018
3
5:00
Charlotte, North Carolina , United States
Return to Flyweight.
Loss
6–1
Felice Herrig
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
June 25, 2017
3
5:00
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States
Win
6–0
Ashley Yoder
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
December 9, 2016
3
5:00
Albany, New York , United States
Catchweight (116.4 lb) bout; Kish missed weight.
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
Strawweight debut.
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
Flyweight debut.
Win
1–0
Munah Holland
Submission (triangle choke)
Ring of Combat 33
December 3, 2010
2
2:53
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
References
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