Jacob Kilburn

Jacob Kilburn was born on June 28, 1995, in the USA. He started training for fighting at approximately 10 years old with the goal of becoming a world champion. Early in his career, he accumulated an amateur record and held titles such as the Hardrock MMA Featherweight and RFT Featherweight championships. His professional MMA career began with a series of successful fights, including submission victories over Elliott Blair (Guillotine Choke, 2017) and Anthony Lorenzo (Armlock, 2017), and TKO victories against Edward Massey (2017) and Javanis J Ross (2019). He also secured decision wins against Elvin Leon Brito (2018) and Ricky Jones Jr. (2015).

Kilburn made his UFC debut on December 7, 2019, where he faced Billy Quarantillo at UFC on ESPN 7. He also competed in the PFL Playoffs: Featherweights & Light Heavyweights in 2021. Throughout his career, Kilburn has trained with Harris Holt Combat Sports and holds multiple black belts in various martial arts, including Judo, Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), and Karate. He has been a full-time martial arts instructor prior to focusing on his professional fighting career. Kilburn’s fighting style is described as that of a striker, and his favorite grappling technique is the Inverted Heel Hook, while his preferred striking technique is the Spin Hook Kick.

Kilburn further participated in significant events, including a main event fight against Lucas Alexander at Anthony Pettis FC 1 on February 11, 2022. He also appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018. Kilburn expressed that fighting in the UFC meant being recognized for his hard work and provided an opportunity to change his life. He holds an Associate of Arts degree from Hopkinsville Community College. His career record reflects a journey through various promotions, demonstrating his dedication and consistent participation in competitive mixed martial arts.