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Dustin Center 
Born Dustin Keith Center Residence Cincinnati, OH Nationality American
AustralianHeight 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 Son of Siam; 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
Professional record breakdown 4 matches 3 wins 1 loss By knockout 0 0 By submission 3 1 By decision 0 0 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 3–1 
Brian KarmolinskiSubmission (side choke) Annihilation: Judgement Day 10 December 2010 1 0:53 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States Submission of the Night Loss 2–1 Jacob AllmanSubmission Blackeye Entertainment: Rise of the Champion 19 November 2010 1 1:47 Asheville, North Carolina, United States Win 2–0 Dalton MossSubmission (rear naked choke) AAMMA:Takeover 28 August 2010 1 4:09 Florence, Kentucky, United States Submission of the Year Win 1–0 Kenny JacksonSubmission (americana) SportFight X: Undefeated 10 July 2010 2 3:22 Atlanta, Georgia, United States References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "University of the Cumberlands – 2011–12 Men's Wrestling". Ucumberlands.edu. http://www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/wrestling/mens/wrapup/. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Southeastern MMA's Ultimate Proving Ground!". Sportfightx.com. http://sportfightx.com/events/sportfight-x-3-undefeated. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Website http://www.dustincenter.com
- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dustincenter
- Professional MMA record for Dustin Center from Sherdog
Categories:- Living people
- American mixed martial artists
- Australian mixed martial artists
- Lightweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists from Ohio
- People from Cincinnati, Ohio
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