Background
Justine Kish was born in Saint St. Petersburg, Soviet Union in modern-day Russia and was adopted by an American couple.
Justine Kish was born in Saint St. Petersburg, Soviet Union in modern-day Russia and was adopted by an American couple.
She competed in the Ultimate Fighter and was a former kickboxer. She discovered Muay Thai as a teenager, while taking up fitness, which eventually led her to competitions. Kish competed in Muay Thai for 10 years, winning 18 matches and a World Muaythai Council championship belt in the process.
Early career
Kish began her professional Mobile Marketing Association career in 2010.
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. 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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kish made her official UFC debut against Nina Ansaroff at UFC 195.
Kickboxing.