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Kim Dong-hyun
김동현Born November 17, 1981
Suwon, South KoreaOther names The Stun Gun Nationality South Korean Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight 171 lb (77.6 kg; 12.2 st) Division Welterweight Reach 76 in (193 cm) Style Judo, Kickboxing Fighting out of Busan, South Korea Team Busan Team M.A.D. Rank 4th dan black belt in Judo Years active 2004-present Mixed martial arts record Total 17 Wins 14 By knockout 6 By submission 1 By decision 7 Losses 1 By knockout 1 Draws 1 No contests 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Kim Dong-hyun (Korean: 김동현, born November 17, 1981), often anglicised to Dong-hyun Kim, is a South Korean mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) welterweight division.[1] He was signed by the UFC after fighting in the Japanese promotion DEEP and in the Korean promotion Spirit MC. He is sometimes nicknamed The Stun Gun.
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
In Korea, Kim began to practice judo in Yong-In University, which led him to reignite his MMA career.[2] Kim began training at Wajyutsu Keisyukai, a renowned Japanese gym frequented by a number of top Japanese fighters. As one of the largest members of the gym, Kim became a regular sparring partner of middleweight Yushin Okami.[2]
Kim gained recognition after signing with the Japanese DEEP organization, earning a succession of wins before knocking out DEEP welterweight champion Hidehiko Hasegawa in a non-title bout in 2007. Kim and Hasegawa later fought to a controversial draw in a title fight at DEEP 32nd Impact, leaving defending champion Hasegawa with the title. Kim departed from DEEP to sign a contract with PRIDE Fighting Championships, but the UFC purchased and dismantled PRIDE before Kim could fight in the organization. Kim's performances attracted the attention of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) talent scouts, who offered him a contract. However, because the WEC is not televised in Korea, Kim's management pushed for and received a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which airs on Korean cable television.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kim made his UFC debut at UFC 84 against Jason Tan, methodically breaking down his opponent and ultimately winning by technical knockout in the third round. With his performance, Kim became the first Korean to win in the octagon.[3] Kim's appearance drew considerable attention in Korea. One week before the event, a prime time, hour-long special about Kim was aired on Korean television. Though Kim's bout did not air on the UFC pay-per-view, it aired live on Korean television, and was then replayed twice more before the regular event coverage resumed.[4]
He made his second octagon appearance at UFC 88, capturing a split decision over The Ultimate Fighter 7 alumnus Matt Brown. During this fight, Kim's conditioning was very poor due to jet lag, and visa problems prevented him from bringing a coach. In the first round, Kim threatened Brown with a standing rear naked choke and took Brown's back on numerous occasions but became exhausted in the second. In the third, Kim used some effective ground-and-pound and cut Brown with an elbow. All three judges scored the bout 29–28, two of them in Kim's favor. The decision was contested by the crowd in attendance with noticeable booing.[5]
Kim returned to the octagon in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 31, 2009 as he faced off against fellow judo practitioner Karo Parisyan at UFC 94. With Frank Mir in his corner who served as his boxing coach prior to the fight.[6] Kim originally lost to Parisyan via split decision. Fans in attendance booed the decision, and former UFC champions Matt Hughes,[7] Randy Couture[8] and UFC president Dana White[9] have commented that they thought Kim had won the fight. Afterwards, however, Parisyan tested positive for three banned pain killers: Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone and Oxymorphone.[10][11] The Nevada Athletic Commission declared the match a No Contest, and Parisyan was suspended for nine months.[12]
Kim defeated TJ Grant at UFC 100, winning by a unanimous 30–26 decision, threatening with a guillotine choke midway through the second round. He was scheduled to fight Dan Hardy on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105, but was forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury sustained while sparring with Kazuhiro Nakamura[13] and was subsequently replaced on the card by Mike Swick.[14]
Kim was expected to face Chris Lytle on February 21, 2010 at UFC 110.[15] However, Kim was forced off the card after suffering another injury.[16] Brian Foster stepped in as his replacement. Kim faced The Ultimate Fighter season 7 winner, Amir Sadollah at UFC 114 and won by unanimous 30-27 decision, dominating Sadollah with far superior Judo and Wrestling. Kim was then expected to face John Hathaway at UFC 120,[17] though he was later replaced by Mike Pyle due to injuries from training.[18]
Kim defeated The Ultimate Fighter season 5 winner, Nate Diaz on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125 via unanimous decision.[19] Kim used his judo to control rounds 1 and 2. Diaz mounted a remarkable offense in Round 3, but it was not enough and Kim won a 29-28 decision over Diaz. After the fight Kim called out current UFC welterweight champion, Georges St-Pierre, whom he considers a hero and role model to himself as a mixed martial artist.
On January 10, 2011, Kim signed a four fight extension with the UFC.
Kim lost to Carlos Condit on July 2, 2011 at UFC 132 via TKO by flying knee and punches.
Kim is expected to face Sean Pierson on December 30, 2011 at UFC 141.[20]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 17 matches 14 wins 1 loss By knockout 6 1 By submission 1 0 By decision 7 0 Draws 1 No contests 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 14–1–1 (1) 
Carlos ConditTKO (flying knee & punches) UFC 132 July 2, 2011 1 2:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 14–0–1 (1) Nate DiazDecision (unanimous) UFC 125 January 1, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 13–0–1 (1) Amir SadollahDecision (unanimous) UFC 114 May 29, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 12–0–1 (1) 
TJ GrantDecision (unanimous) UFC 100 July 11, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC 11–0–1 (1) 
Karo ParisyanNC (overturned) UFC 94 January 31, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bout ruled split decision loss for Kim; result overturned after Parisyan tested positive for banned painkillers. Win 11–0–1 Matt BrownDecision (split) UFC 88 September 6, 2008 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win 10–0–1 
Jason TanTKO (elbows) UFC 84 May 24, 2008 3 0:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Draw 9–0–1 
Hidehiko HasegawaDraw Deep: 32nd Impact October 10, 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For Deep Welterweight Title Win 9–0 Hidehiko HasegawaKO (slam and punches) Deep: 31st Impact August 5, 2007 3 4:57 Tokyo, Japan Win 8–0 Yukiharu MaejimaKO (punches) Deep: CMA Festival 2 July 23, 2007 1 0:11 Tokyo, Japan Win 7–0 Hidenobu KoikeKO (punch) Deep: 28th Impact February 16, 2007 2 4:33 Tokyo, Japan Win 6–0 Jun AndoTKO (punches) Deep: 27th Impact December 20, 2006 2 0:44 Tokyo, Japan Win 5–0 Kousei KubotaKO (knee) Deep: 26th Impact October 10, 2006 1 2:46 Tokyo, Japan Win 4–0 Tomoyoshi IwamiyaDecision (unanimous) Deep: 25th Impact August 4, 2006 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Win 3–0 Mitsunori TanimuraSubmission (rear naked choke) Deep: CMA Festival May 24, 2006 1 4:28 Tokyo, Japan Comeback match Win 2–0 
Hyung Kwang KimDecision (unanimous) Spirit MC 5: 2004 GP Unlimited September 11, 2004 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Retired after Spirit MC 5 Win 1–0 Young Ahm NohDecision (unanimous) Spirit MC 3: I Will Be Back!!! April 10, 2004 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea References
- ^ Fight Finder - Dong Hyun Stun Gun Kim sherdog.com
- ^ a b Kim Represents Korea in UFC Debut Sherdog.com (2009-05-21)
- ^ Kim Represents Korea in UFC Debut
- ^ The Making of a Superstar in Korea Sherdog.com (2009-06-09)
- ^ Kim Edges Brown in Controversial Decision; 'Batman' Roars Past Tavares Sherdog.com (2009-09-07)
- ^ "UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2) UFC.com (Retrieved 2009-01-19)". UFC.com. 2009-01-31. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=EventDetail.FightCard&eid=1816. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ "9-Time UFC Welterweight Champion". Matt Hughes. http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog1/category/matts-blog/. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ Posted by kungfu45. "MooZine:: '최강 노장' 커투어 '표도르 전 아직 희망 있어'". Moozine.tistory.com. http://moozine.tistory.com/336. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ "엠파이트-믿을 수 있는 격투기 뉴스 신세기 격투스포츠의 길라잡이". Mfight.co.kr. 2009-02-10. http://www.mfight.co.kr/news/viewbody_ex.php?code=mfight_board_news&number=10323. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ "야후! 스포츠". Kr.news.yahoo.com. http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=343&articleid=20090211091228157j8&newssetid=28. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Parisyan Tests Positive for Painkillers". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-tests-positive-for-painkillers-16153. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Parisyan Suspended Nine Months". Sherdog.com. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-suspended-nine-months-16620. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ http://www.mfight.co.kr/news/viewbody_ex.php?code=mfight_board_news&number=12873
- ^ Gilbert, Mark (2009-09-28). "Dan Hardy to face Mike Swick at UFC 105". London: The Sun. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/ufc/2657555/Dan-Hardy-to-face-Mike-Swick-at-UFC-105.html. Retrieved 2009-09-28.
- ^ "Dong Hyun Kim vs. Chris Lytle set for UFC 110 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16946/dong-hyun-kim-vs-chris-lytle-set-for-ufc-110-in-australia.mma. Retrieved 2009-11-21.
- ^ "Dong Hyun Kim withdraws from UFC 110; Chris Lytle currently without opponent". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17182/dong-hyun-kim-withdraws-from-ufc-110-chris-lytle-currently-without-opponent.mma. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
- ^ "UFC 120: Battle of Unbeatens Hathaway vs. Kim; Diabate vs. Gustafsson". mmafighting.com. http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/07/03/ufc-120-battle-of-unbeateans-hathaway-vs-kim-diabate-vs-gust/. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
- ^ "UFC 120 exclusive: John Hathaway to face veteran ex-WEC Champion Mike Pyle". London: blogs.telegraph.co.uk. July 20, 2010. http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100010882/ufc-120-exclusive-john-hathaway-to-face-veteran-ex-wec-champion-mike-pyle/.
- ^ "Nate Diaz vs. Dong Hyun Kim Added to UFC 125 on Jan. 1". mmafrenzy.com. 2010-10-06. http://mmafrenzy.com/16170/nate-diaz-vs-dong-hyun-kim-added-to-ufc-125-on-jan-1/.
- ^ Rice, Joe (October 3, 2011). "Dong Hyun Kim vs. Sean Pierson scheduled for UFC 141". mmatraining.com. http://www.mmatraining.com/featured/dong-hyun-kim-vs-sean-pierson-scheduled-for-ufc-141/. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
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