Dongi Yang



UFC |
TRAINING: Usually I run in the morning, have team practice (training technique and sparring) in the afternoon and lift weights in the evenings.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA in 2007. I had been wanting to try MMA for a while, so when I finished my mandatory military service, the first thing I did the day I got out was to go and sign up at Korean Top Team and start training.

What ranks and titles have you held? WXF Heavyweight Tournament Champion, Yong Moo Do Heavyweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson. When I was younger he was the greatest.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the center of the MMA universe right now, so obviously, I’m really happy to have the opportunity to be here. I plan to make the most of it! I’ve always said that I wanted to be a world champion, and the UFC is the best organization in the world, so this is the place to do it.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. I majored in East Asian Martial Arts.

What was your job before you started fighting? In Korea all able-bodied men are supposed to serve in the military. So, I did my military service before I started fighting.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated in Yong Moo Do. (Yong Moo Do is a like a blend of Hapkido, Taekwondo and Judo.)

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Judo 3rd degree black belt, Taekwondo 2nd degree black belt, Yong Moo Do 4th degree black belt.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Hook

•    Nine wins by knockout, one by submission (five first round finishes)

•    Has fought at heavyweight before

•    Stablemate of Chan Sung Jung, “The Korean Zombie”

•    Most recent non-UFC win was 67 second knockout of Bill Saures in May 2010

•    Owns second round TKO win over PRIDE vet Pawel Nastula in 2008

Fight History

Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
Total Fights: 3
Record: 10-2-0
Summary: Attacking style
Fighter Info
Nickname: The Ox
From: Seoul Korea
Fights Out Of: Seoul Korea
Age: 27
Height: 5′ 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
303
52% Successful
158
Types of Successful Strikes
0
158
65% Standing
32%
102
5
51
Striking Defense
60
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
8
63% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
2
11
1
Takedown Defense
67
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Court McGee
UFC® Fight Night™ Live: SHIELDS vs. ELLENBERGER

Sep 17, 2011

 62 2 1 3 R3Decision – Unanimous
Dongi Yang 50 1 0 0
Win
 Rob Kimmons
UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN

Mar 3, 2011

 1 1 0 0 R2KO/TKO
Dongi Yang 57 1 2 9
Loss
 Chris Camozzi
UFC® 121: LESNAR vs VELASQUEZ

Oct 23, 2010

 74 0 0 1 R3Decision – Split
Watch
Dongi Yang 51 3 0 2
Fighter Gallery
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