Dong Hyun Kim
South KoreaLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Colby Covington · Unanimous Decision · Jun 17, 2017
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CAREER SUMMARY
Dong Hyun Kim holds a professional MMA record of 22-4-1. Kim has won 22 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Kim lands 2.12 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 2.93 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 17, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 76"193 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Nov 17, 1981
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Birthplace
- Suwon, South Korea
Career history
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Welterweight· 22-4-1 vs 12-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Welterweight· 22-3-1 vs 16-6SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015· Welterweight· 21-3-1 vs 9-4TKOR1 · 3:11
- WINUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Welterweight· 20-3-1 vs 27-11SUBR3 · 2:13
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 19-3-1 vs 14-3TKOR1 · 1:01
- WINUFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway· Mar 1, 2014· Welterweight· 19-2-1 vs 17-2POTNTKOR3 · 1:02
- WINvs Erick SilvaUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Welterweight· 18-2-1 vs 15-4KOTNTKOR2 · 3:01
- WINUFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Welterweight· 17-2-1 vs 21-5-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Paulo ThiagoUFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 11, 2012· Welterweight· 16-2-1 vs 14-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Demian MaiaUFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 7, 2012· Welterweight· 15-2-1 vs 16-4TKOR1 · 0:47
- WINvs Sean PiersonUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Welterweight· 15-1-1 vs 11-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Welterweight· 14-1-1 vs 27-5TKOR1 · 2:58
- WINvs Nate DiazUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 1, 2011· Welterweight· 14-0-1 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 114: Rampage vs Evans· May 29, 2010· Welterweight· 13-0-1 vs 3-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs TJ GrantUFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Welterweight· 12-0-1 vs 14-3UDR3 · 5:00
- NCUFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Welterweight· 11-0-1 vs 18-5OverturnedR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt BrownUFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Welterweight· 11-0-1 vs 8-7SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jason TanUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Welterweight· 10-0-1 vs 5-3TKOR3 · 0:25
- DRAWvs Hidehiko HasegawaDeep 32 Impact· Oct 10, 2007· Welterweight· 9-0-1 vs 14-8-4DRAW
- WINvs Hidehiko HasegawaDeep 31 Impact· Aug 5, 2007· 9-0 vs 14-8-3TKOR3 · 4:57
- WINvs Yukiharu MaejimaDEEP· Jul 23, 2007· 8-0 vs 1-3-1TKO
- WINvs Hidenobu KoikeDeep 28 Impact· Feb 16, 2007· 7-0 vs 6-7-3TKOR2 · 4:33
- WINvs Jun AndoDeep 27 Impact· Dec 20, 2006· 6-0 vs 1-3-1TKOR2 · 0:44
- WINvs Kosei KubotaDeep 26 Impact· Oct 10, 2006· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 22-23-10TKOR1 · 2:46
- WINvs Tomoyoshi IwamiyaDeep 25 Impact· Aug 4, 2006· 4-0 vs 1-3UD
- WINvs Mitsunori TanimuraDEEP· May 24, 2006· 3-0 vs 0-3SUB
- WINvs Hyung Kwang KimSpirit MC 5· Sep 11, 2004· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-2UD
- WINvs Young Ahm NohSpirit MC 3· Apr 10, 2004· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 3-2UD
- LOSSvs Young ChoiSpirit MC Interleague 1· Feb 7, 2004· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 1-0UD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 4th Dan · Judo
- 3rd Dan · Taekwondo
- Brown belt · BJJ
- 1st Dan · Other
- Yong-In University · Judo · 2000s
- AGE 14Started in Judo
- Started in Taekwondo
Camp
- Team Stun Gun · Apgujeong, Seoul, South Korea Founder
- Busan Team MAD · Busan, South Korea Former
- Wajyutsu Keisyukai · Japan Former
Coaches
- Yang Seong-hun · Head coach
Training partners
- Yushin Okami
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Dong Hyun Kim sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Dong Hyun Kim has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs John Hathaway · UFC Fight Night: Kim vs HathawayMar 1, 2014
- ★ KOTNvs Erick Silva · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs ShieldsOct 9, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dong Hyun Kim earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Dong Hyun Kim's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #6 Welterweight
- First ranked
- Dec 30, 2013
- Times ranked
- 180
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1809▼12
- Peak
- 1826Nov 28, 2015
- Rated fights
- 27
Frequently asked questions
When does Dong Hyun Kim fight next?
Dong Hyun Kim has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Dong Hyun Kim's record?
Dong Hyun Kim's professional MMA record is 22-4-1.
Who is Dong Hyun Kim fighting next?
Dong Hyun Kim's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Dong Hyun Kim fight last?
Dong Hyun Kim most recently fought Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia on Saturday, June 17, 2017, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Dong Hyun Kim fight in?
Dong Hyun Kim fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Dong Hyun Kim have?
Dong Hyun Kim has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Dong Hyun Kim won?
Dong Hyun Kim has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.
How tall is Dong Hyun Kim?
Dong Hyun Kim is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Dong Hyun Kim weigh?
Dong Hyun Kim weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Dong Hyun Kim's reach?
Dong Hyun Kim has a reach of 76" (193 cm).
How old is Dong Hyun Kim?
Dong Hyun Kim is 44 years old (born Nov 17, 1981).
Where is Dong Hyun Kim from?
Dong Hyun Kim is from South Korea.
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