Rob Kimmons Re-signs with the UFC

Kimmons (right) signed a fresh four fight contract with the UFC.

Well, it looks like the UFC middleweight division has another substantial competitor, as Rob “The Rosedale Reaper” Kimmons (22-4-0 MMA, 2-1 UFC) re-signs with the organization for four more fights, which will make him a veteran of seven bouts by the time he steps back to the negotiating table (a number that matters when it comes to exposure).

Kimmons posted first round wins over Rob Yundt (6-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and Joe Vedepo (7-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC). His submission game is definitely substantial, as he tapped out Yundt with a guillotine and put Vedepo to sleep with the standing guillotine. His one loss in the UFC came at the hands of Renzo Gracie student and wrestler Dan Miller (11-2-0-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC).

Whether Kimmons will move into the top tier of the division is debatable. There are certainly a lot of fighters in the weight class with better submission skills, especially the Brazilians in the weight class (Maia, Almeida and Leites jump immediately to mind). That said, if he can keep working in the division and continue to post impressive victories over respectable opponents, he may be able to assure a steady gig for himself while improving his skills to establish himself a respectable, well known fighter.