Fighter

Kyung Ho Kang

"Mr. Perfect"

19-11-0★ 1bonus South Korea

South KoreaLast 5

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Kyung Ho Kang holds a professional MMA record of 19-11-0. Kyung Ho 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, Kyung Ho Kang lands 3.13 significant strikes per minute with 47% 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: 1987-09-09
Age: 39
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Busan Team M.A.D. · South Korea

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power65

Punch speed73

Kick speed73

Accuracy81

Takedowns92

Ground striking91

Submissions96

Chin94

Body strength67

Cardio87

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 8-5-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.13per min

47% 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.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×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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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kyung Ho Kang earns per fight.

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Career history

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1602▼7
Peak: 1656Jun 16, 2012
Rated fights: 30

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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.

CAREER SUMMARY