Kyung Pyo Kim

"Red Horse"

15-6-0RIZIN #8projectedLightweight

South KoreaLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Nurkhan Zhumagazy · TKO · Nov 8, 2026

15-6-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Nurkhan ZhumagazyTKO · R1 3:34

RIZINRIZIN 55·November 8, 2026

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Kyung Pyo Kim holds a professional MMA record of 15-6-0. Kim has won 15 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: November 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 156 lbs71 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
DOB: Jan 29, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

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Career history

LOSS
vs Nurkhan Zhumagazy
RIZIN 55· Nov 8, 2026· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZIN 52· Mar 7, 2026· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 28-16
TKO
R2 · 4:25
WIN
vs Daigo Kuramoto
RIZIN LANDMARK 10 in NAGOYA· Nov 17, 2024· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 3:59
LOSS
vs Spike Carlyle
RIZIN 47· Jun 9, 2024· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 15-6
SUB
R3 · 1:11
WIN
vs Tural Ragimov
RIZIN LANDMARK 7· Nov 4, 2023· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 21-10
TKO
R1 · 0:21
WIN
vs Sho Patrick Usami
RIZIN 41· Apr 1, 2023· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 6-2
SUB
R1 · 3:33
LOSS
vs Anshul Jubli
Road to UFC· Oct 23, 2022· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 6-0
SD
WIN
vs Asikeerbai Jinensibieke
Road to UFC· Jun 10, 2022· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 38-11
TKO
R1 · 0:30
LOSS
vs Timur Nagibin
RCC MMA 10: Rogozin vs. Enemoto· Dec 18, 2021· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 19-6
TKO
R1 · 4:58
WIN
vs Shamil Aminov
UAE Warriors 13· Sep 25, 2020· Catchweight· 10-2 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Tom Santos
HEAT 45· Jul 28, 2019· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 11-9
TKO
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Vitor Toffanelli
AFC 11: Challenge For New Champions· Apr 8, 2019· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 16-9
SUB
R1 · 4:23
WIN
vs Shutaro Debana
Shooto in Osaka 2018· Jun 17, 2018· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 1:50
LOSS
vs Arman Tsarukyan
Road FC 43· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 9-1
UD
WIN
vs Gota Yamashita
GLADIATOR 3 in Wakayama· Mar 5, 2017· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 12-7
MD
LOSS
vs Dae Sung Park
Road FC 35· Dec 10, 2016· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 5-1
SD
WIN
vs Ali Dyusenov
MFP: International Tournament 2016· Oct 8, 2016· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 1-2
TKO
R1
WIN
vs Jietebusibai Haolan
Road FC 31· May 14, 2016· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Ryo Asami
The Outsider 38· Dec 13, 2015· 3-0 vs 5-4
TKO
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Young Jun Cho
Road FC 25· Aug 22, 2015· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Je Il Jung
Road FC 21· Feb 1, 2015· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 1:39

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseWrestling

2022Semifinalist · Road to UFC · Lightweight
HEAT Lightweight Championship (3rd champion) · HEAT

Camp

MMA Story · Seoul, South Korea
Kim Kyung-pyo Gym · South Korea Former

Coaches

Jung Hwan Cha · Head coach

Training partners

Park Hyun-sung

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power52

Punch speed66

Kick speed55

Accuracy69

Takedowns93

Ground striking97

Submissions86

Chin79

Body strength81

Cardio85

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.95per min

Strikes absorbed3.14per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.33per 15 min

18% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kyung Pyo Kim sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Recent & upcoming opponents

RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Kyung Pyo Kim's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: #8 Lightweight
Peak: #7 Lightweight
First ranked: Apr 1, 2023
Times ranked: 27

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1725▼14
Peak: 1765Nov 4, 2023
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kyung Pyo Kim fight next?

Kyung Pyo Kim has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kyung Pyo Kim's record?

Kyung Pyo Kim's professional MMA record is 15-6-0.

Who is Kyung Pyo Kim fighting next?

Kyung Pyo Kim's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kyung Pyo Kim fight last?

Kyung Pyo Kim most recently fought Nurkhan Zhumagazy at RIZIN 55 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kyung Pyo Kim fight in?

Kyung Pyo Kim fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Kyung Pyo Kim have?

Kyung Pyo Kim has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Kyung Pyo Kim?

Kyung Pyo Kim is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Kyung Pyo Kim weigh?

Kyung Pyo Kim weighs 156 lbs (71 kg).

What is Kyung Pyo Kim's reach?

Kyung Pyo Kim has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Kyung Pyo Kim?

Kyung Pyo Kim is 34 years old (born Jan 29, 1992).

Where is Kyung Pyo Kim from?

Kyung Pyo Kim is from South Korea.

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