Dustin Center

Dustin Center
Born Dustin Keith Center
Residence Cincinnati, OH
Nationality American
Australian
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Style Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Fighting out of Reed MMA; Tristar Gym
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 4
Wins 3
By submission 3
Losses 1
By submission 1
University University of the Cumberlands
Notable school(s) William Mason High School
Website http://www.facebook.com/dustincenter
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 2 Feb 2011

Dustin Center is an Australian-American professional mixed martial artist and 4x All American wrestler from Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]

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Background

Center is well rounded fighter with a variegated MMA background including extensive time spent in Wrestling, BJJ, and Muay Thai – where he trained as a professional kickboxer in Thailand from 2008–2009.[2][3] As a wrestler Dustin is a 4x All American[4] and the only 2010 NAIA 4x All American qualifier.[5] As an amateur fighter Dustin owned a 8–2 record.[6][7] Center originally got into MMA after training former UFC and Strikeforce vet Jorge Gurgel in wrestling.[8] Dustin was considered one of the top 155lb pro-fighting prospects to make their debut in 2010.[2][9][10]

Currently Dustin is also working on his Master's Degree in Special Education. Dustin was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and he hopes to one day help other kids with learning disabilities.[11][12][7][3]

Mixed martial arts

Center made his professional debut in Atlanta, Georgia on 10 July 2010 against Kenny Jackson.[13] He won via submission in the second round.[14][15] In his second fight, against Dalton Moss, he won via rear naked choke in the first round.[16] Center won Submission of the Night in his most recent bout against Brian Karmolinski. His only loss came at the hands of undefeated Jacob Allman. Center almost knocked Allman out and was dominating the fight until he got caught passing guard.[9]

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–1 Brian Karmolinski Submission (side choke) Annihilation: Judgement Day 02010-12-10 10 December 2010 1 0:53 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States Submission of the Night
Loss 2–1 Jacob Allman Submission Blackeye Entertainment: Rise of the Champion 02010-11-19 19 November 2010 1 1:47 Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Win 2–0 Dalton Moss Submission (rear naked choke) AAMMA:Takeover 02010-08-28 28 August 2010 1 4:09 Florence, Kentucky, United States Submission of the Year
Win 1–0 Kenny Jackson Submission (americana) SportFight X: Undefeated 02010-07-10 10 July 2010 2 3:22 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

References

  1. ^ Contributed By: Evan Beaumont (5 July 2010). "Former Mason Wrestler to make Pro MMA Debut – Share Story". Local.cincinnati.com. http://local.cincinnati.com/share/news/story.aspx?sid=168424&cid=100211. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "Cincinnati MMA: Dustin Center | MMA Nati". Cincinnati.com. 13 September 2010. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/mma/2010/09/13/cincinnati-mma-dustin-center/. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  3. ^ a b "REDLINE 155 Grand Prix Fight Spotlight: Dustin Center". Sport Fight X. 30 June 2010. http://sportfightx.com/redline-155-grand-prix-fight-spotlight-dustin-center/. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  4. ^ "University of the Cumberlands – 2011–12 Men's Wrestling". Ucumberlands.edu. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/wrestling/mens/wrapup/. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  5. ^ "Trio of Wrestlers Become Three-Time All-Americans – NAIA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Naia.cstv.com. 6 March 2010. http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/030610aaf.html. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  6. ^ "Dustin Center – Fighter Profile, Fight List". Mma-core.com. http://www.mma-core.com/fighters/_Dustin_Center?fid=138797&tab=0. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  7. ^ a b Contributed By: Evan Beaumont (24 August 2010). "Former Mason Wrestler Headlines Second Pro Fight – Share Story". Local.cincinnati.com. http://local.cincinnati.com/share/news/story.aspx?sid=170254&cid=100211. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  8. ^ "Pure Adrenaline Radio 37 Jeremy Myers Dustin Center Myles Jury 09/14 by Pure Adrenaline". Blog Talk Radio. 15 September 2010. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pureadrenaline/2010/09/15/pure-adrenaline-radio-37-dustin-center. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  9. ^ a b by koshlap (28 December 2010). "Local Fight Scene: 2010 Carolinas Pro MMA Year In Review". MMA For Real. http://www.mmaforreal.com/2010/12/28/1899815/local-fight-scene-2010-carolinas-pro-mma-year-in-review. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  10. ^ "Dustin Center MMA: Interview Dustin Center MMA". Profighting-fans.com. http://www.profighting-fans.com/articles/dustin-center-interview_082810.html. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
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  12. ^ Contributed By: Evan Beaumont (11 July 2010). "Dustin Center wins first professional MMA debut – Share Story". Local.cincinnati.com. http://local.cincinnati.com/share/news/story.aspx?sid=168655&cid=100227. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  13. ^ "Southeastern MMA's Ultimate Proving Ground!". Sportfightx.com. http://sportfightx.com/events/sportfight-x-3-undefeated. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  14. ^ Sherdog.com (10 July 2010). "SportFight X 3 Undefeated". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/events/SportFight-X-3-Undefeated-13995. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  15. ^ "Fight results – SportFight X: UNDEFEATED at Georgia World Congress Center, July 10, 2010". Next MMA Fighter. http://nextmmafighter.com/?p=3042. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 
  16. ^ Contributed By: Evan Beaumont (29 August 2010). "Center is 2–0 after first round MMA submission in Florence – Share Story". Local.cincinnati.com. http://local.cincinnati.com/share/news/story.aspx?sid=170481&cid=100039. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 

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