Dong Hyun Kim

UFC |

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

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	8
Record:	15-1-1, 1NC
Summary:	Well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Stun Gun
From:	Suwon, South Korea
Fights Out Of:	Busan South Korea
Age:	30
Height:	6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

430

56% Successful

240

Types of Successful Strikes

240

34% Standing

22%

44% Ground

106

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Dong Hyun Kim	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	53	2	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Sean Pierson	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	32	0	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Carlos Condit	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	8	0	1	1	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dong Hyun Kim	UFC® 132: Cruz vs. Faber Jul 2, 2011	1	1	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Nate Diaz	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	36	1	1	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dong Hyun Kim	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	19	3	0	3	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Amir Sadollah	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	10	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Dong Hyun Kim	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	30	6	0	7	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Dong Hyun Kim	UFC® 100: _ Jul 11, 2009	29	4	1	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	TJ Grant	UFC® 100: _ Jul 11, 2009	22	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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