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Dong Hyun Kim vs Sean Pierson

Dong Hyun Kim is 22-4-1 (1 NC); Sean Pierson is 14-6-0. Sean Pierson is 6 years older than Dong Hyun Kim. Dong Hyun Kim is 2" · 5 cm taller than Sean Pierson. They have met once: Dong Hyun Kim 1, Sean Pierson 0.

Dong Hyun Kim
South Korea
Dong Hyun Kim
“Stun Gun” · 22-4-1 (1 NC)
UDSDTKO
WelterweightMet once
S
Canada
Sean Pierson
“The Punisher” · 14-6-0
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Style & credentials

Dong Hyun Kim
JudoBJJ
  • —4th Dan · Judo
  • —3rd Dan · Taekwondo
  • —Brown belt · BJJ
  • —1st Dan · Other
Camp · Team Stun Gun · Apgujeong, Seoul, South Korea
Sean Pierson

No background on record

Camp · Grant Brothers MMA · Canada

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

80%
Head
70%
10%
Body
18%
10%
Leg
11%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Dong Hyun Kimlast 17 fights
38%17%45%
Sean Piersonlast 6 fights
77%16%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Dong Hyun Kim Sean Pierson
Strikes landed / min
2.123.84
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Good · better than 63% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.893.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.930.39
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Poor · better than 17% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
43%18%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
71%66%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Good · better than 68% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.600.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dong Hyun Kim · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersSean Pierson · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.12
Strikes landed / min
3.84
1.89
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.73
2.93 / 6.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.39 / 2.2
43%
Takedown accuracy
18%
71%
Takedown defence
66%
5:24
Control time / fight
2:22
0.60
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Dong Hyun Kim18 UFC fights · 424 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
25%105/397
3%14/22
8%36/51
Clinch
12%50/68
5%20/24
3%14/14
Ground
41%172/275
2%10/11
1%3/3
Sean Pierson6 UFC fights · 298 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
62%185/586
7%22/35
7%21/29
Clinch
3%10/21
8%25/28
4%12/14
Ground
5%15/27
3%8/8
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Dong Hyun Kim and Sean Pierson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem (Fri, Dec 30, 2011), where Dong Hyun Kim won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Dong Hyun Kim and Sean Pierson?

Dong Hyun Kim is 22-4-1 (1 NC) and Sean Pierson is 14-6-0.

Who has the longer reach, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Neither. Both have a 76" · 193 cm reach.

Who is taller, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Dong Hyun Kim is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Sean Pierson stands 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Sean Pierson is 50 and Dong Hyun Kim is 44.

Who has more finishes, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Dong Hyun Kim has 12 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Sean Pierson has 10 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).