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Kyung Ho Kang

"Mr. Perfect"
19-11-0★ 1bonusSouth KoreaSouth KoreaLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Muin Gafurov · Unanimous Decision · Jun 22, 2024

19-11-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Muin GafurovUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Saudi Arabia·June 22, 2024

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kyung Ho Kang holds a professional MMA record of 19-11-0. Kang has won 19 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Kang lands 3.13 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 22, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 9, 1987
Age
39
Nationality
South Korea
Birthplace
Busan, South Korea

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Muin Gafurov
    UFC Saudi Arabia· Jun 22, 2024· Bantamweight· 19-11 vs 19-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs John Castaneda
    UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Catchweight· 19-10 vs 21-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Cristian Quinonez
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Bantamweight· 19-9 vs 18-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:25
  4. WIN
    vs Batgerel Danaa
    UFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka· Jun 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 18-9 vs 12-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Rani Yahya
    UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-9 vs 28-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Pingyuan Liu
    UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Bantamweight· 17-8 vs 15-6
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Brandon Davis
    UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 16-8 vs 10-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Teruto Ishihara
    UFC 234: Adesanya vs Silva· Feb 10, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 10-7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:59
  9. LOSS
    vs Ricardo Ramos
    UFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-8 vs 12-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Guido Cannetti
    UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi· Jan 14, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:53
  11. WIN
    vs Michinori Tanaka
    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 20, 2014· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 10-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Shunichi Shimizu
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· Jan 4, 2014· Bantamweight· 12-7 vs 27-9-10
    SUB
    R3 · 3:53
  13. LOSS
    vs Chico Camus
    UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Bantamweight· 11-7 vs 13-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. NC
    vs Alex Caceres
    UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 8-5
    Overturned
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Andrew Leone
    Road FC 8: Bitter Rivals· Jun 16, 2012· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:19
  16. WIN
    vs Jae Hoon Moon
    Road FC 8: Bitter Rivals· Jun 16, 2012· Bantamweight· 10-6 vs 4-4
    SUB
    R2 · 4:27
  17. WIN
    vs Shoko Sato
    Road FC 7: Recharged· Mar 24, 2012· Bantamweight· 9-6 vs 14-7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:38
  18. LOSS
    vs Andrew Leone
    Road FC 6: The Final Four· Feb 5, 2012· Bantamweight· 8-6 vs 3-1
    DEC
  19. WIN
    vs Song Min Jong
    Road FC 5: Night of Champions· Dec 3, 2011· Bantamweight· 8-5 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:55
  20. WIN
    vs Kil Woo Lee
    Road FC 3: Explosion· Jul 24, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-5 vs 1-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:52
  21. LOSS
    vs Bae Yong Kwon
    Road FC 2: Alive· Apr 15, 2011· Featherweight· 6-5 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:05
  22. WIN
    vs Kazutoshi Fujita
    GRACHAN· Nov 7, 2010· 6-4 vs 1-5
    SUB
  23. LOSS
    vs Munehiro Fujita
    GLADIATOR· Oct 9, 2010· 5-4 vs 3-2-1
    DQ
  24. WIN
    vs Makoto Kamaya
    King of Fighter· Apr 24, 2010· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 10-8-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:19
  25. LOSS
    vs Shigeki Osawa
    Sengoku 12· Mar 7, 2010· Featherweight· 4-3 vs 5-1
    UD
  26. LOSS
    vs Atsushi Yamamoto
    Deep: Fan Thanksgiving Festival 2· Nov 10, 2009· Catchweight· 4-2 vs 13-6-1
    UD
  27. WIN
    vs Guangyou Ning
    Art of War Fighting Championship· Jul 18, 2009· 4-1 vs 2-1-1
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Nam Sun Kim
    Spirit MC 17· Jun 29, 2008· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:08
  29. LOSS
    vs Kwang Hee Lee
    Spirit MC 14· Jan 20, 2008· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:17
  30. WIN
    vs Duk Young Jang
    Spirit MC 13· Oct 14, 2007· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:45
  31. WIN
    vs Jae Hyun So
    Spirit MC 11· Apr 22, 2007· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    UD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Busan Team M.A.D.

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power92
Kick power70
Punch speed69
Kick speed73
Accuracy75
Takedowns91
Ground striking93
Submissions97
Chin94
Body strength67
Cardio86

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.13per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.32per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.97per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 8-5-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.13per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.32per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.97per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed68%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kyung Ho Kang sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Kyung Ho Kang has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Michinori Tanaka · UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs NelsonSep 20, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1604▼7
Peak
1656Jun 16, 2012
Rated fights
30
1500155016001650200820112014201720202023Apr 22, 2007 · 1528Oct 14, 2007 · 1575Jan 20, 2008 · 1538Jun 29, 2008 · 1589Jul 18, 2009 · 1618Nov 10, 2009 · 1590Mar 7, 2010 · 1574Apr 24, 2010 · 1591Oct 9, 2010 · 1570Nov 7, 2010 · 1583Apr 15, 2011 · 1553Jul 24, 2011 · 1574Dec 3, 2011 · 1600Feb 5, 2012 · 1577Mar 24, 2012 · 1608Jun 16, 2012 · 1632Jun 16, 2012 · 1656Aug 31, 2013 · 1624Jan 4, 2014 · 1643Sep 19, 2014 · 1651Jan 14, 2018 · 1590Aug 4, 2018 · 1588Feb 10, 2019 · 1608Aug 18, 2019 · 1614Dec 21, 2019 · 1621Nov 20, 2021 · 1583Jun 12, 2022 · 1597Jun 18, 2023 · 1618Nov 12, 2023 · 1611Jun 22, 2024 · 16041604

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kyung Ho Kang fight next?

Kyung Ho Kang has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kyung Ho Kang's record?

Kyung Ho Kang's professional MMA record is 19-11-0.

Who is Kyung Ho Kang fighting next?

Kyung Ho Kang's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kyung Ho Kang fight last?

Kyung Ho Kang most recently fought Muin Gafurov at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 22, 2024, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Kyung Ho Kang fight in?

Kyung Ho Kang fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Kyung Ho Kang have?

Kyung Ho Kang has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kyung Ho Kang won?

Kyung Ho Kang has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Kyung Ho Kang?

Kyung Ho Kang is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Kyung Ho Kang weigh?

Kyung Ho Kang weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Kyung Ho Kang's reach?

Kyung Ho Kang has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Kyung Ho Kang?

Kyung Ho Kang is 39 years old (born Sep 9, 1987).

Where is Kyung Ho Kang from?

Kyung Ho Kang is from South Korea.

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