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Dong Hyun
Kim
17-2-1, 1NC( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 11 fights.
Record: 17-2-1, 1NC
Summary: Well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname: Stun Gun
From: Suwon, South Korea
Fights Out Of: Busan South Korea
Age: 31
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
536
55% Successful
293
Types of Successful Strikes
0
293
30%
19%
51% Ground
89
56
148
Striking Defense
61
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
60
50% Successful
30
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
7
40
2
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim Mar 2, 2013
23 3 1 8 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Siyar Bahadurzada 5 0 0 0
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim Nov 10, 2012
22 3 2 3 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Paulo Thiago 2 0 0 0
Loss
 Dong Hyun Kim Jul 7, 2012
8 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Demian Maia 1 1 0 1
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim Dec 30, 2011
53 2 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Sean Pierson 32 0 0 1
Loss
 Carlos Condit Jul 2, 2011
8 0 1 1 R1 KO/TKO
Dong Hyun Kim 1 1 0 0
Win
 Nate Diaz Jan 1, 2011
36 1 1 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Dong Hyun Kim 19 3 0 3
Win
 Amir Sadollah May 29, 2010
10 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Dong Hyun Kim 30 6 0 7
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim Jul 11, 2009
29 4 1 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
TJ Grant 22 1 0 0
Karo Parisyan Jan 31, 2009
24 2 1 1 R3 Overturned
Dong Hyun Kim 19 2 2 2
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim Sep 6, 2008
12 3 1 5 R3 Decision - Split
Matt Brown 48 1 2 1
Win
 Dong Hyun Kim May 24, 2008
77 3 0 10 R3 KO/TKO
Jason Tan 2 0 0 0
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Biography

A Korean hero whose fans wait up all night to see his fights on television, Dong Hyun Kim carries a great weight on his shoulders in terms of expectations every time he steps into the Octagon.  But with UFC wins over Jason Tan and Matt Brown already secured, the aggressive and exciting judo black belt nicknamed ‘Stun Gun’ has shown that he is more than ready to deliver on his promise - not only to himself but to his country.

TRAINING: I am training for all situations. I want to be ready for every single second of the fight in order to avoid small mistakes.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA in 2004. I saw some videos of SHOOTO and UFC, and they were great. It really got my blood pumping.

What ranks and titles have you held? Fourth degree black belt in judo.

Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's an honor for me to fight in the UFC, the world’s best fight event. And it will be a big opportunity to show my fighting talent to MMA fans around the whole world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I'm in my 4th year at Yong-In University, majoring in Judo. Judo is so helpful in MMA.

What was your job before you started fighting? Judo player

Accomplishments in amateur competition? I have won some prizes in many Judo matches, and won a few tournaments in Amateur MMA, Catch wrestling, and Jujitsu in Korea.

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: Straight punch

•    World-class judoka

•    Only second Korean fighter to compete in the UFC (Joe Son was the first) and the first to win a UFC match.

•    Six of last 10 wins by KO or TKO

•    Aggressive and powerful

Career

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