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	'''Dong-~~Hyun Kim~~''' ({{lang-ko\|김동현}}) (born November 17, 1981) is a ]n ] (MMA) fighter currently fighting in the ] (UFC) ] division. Kim boasts a record of 12 wins, 1 no contest and 1 ~~controversial~~ draw. He was signed by the UFC after fighting in the Japanese promotion ].		'''Kim Dong-hyun''' ({{lang-ko\|김동현}}) (born November 17, 1981) is a ]n ] (MMA) fighter currently fighting in the ]'s (UFC) ] division. Kim boasts a record of 12 wins with 1 defeat,<ref> sherdog.com</ref> 1 no contest and 1 draw. He was signed by the UFC after fighting in the Japanese promotion ] and he has also had three fights in Korean promotion ].

	==Mixed martial arts career==		==Mixed martial arts career==
	Kim first began his career fighting in small Korean promotions, but a lack of pay and suitable training conditions caused him to retire in 2005. In ], Kim began to pursue ] again as a hobby~~{{Facts\|date=July 2009}}~~, which led him to return to Korea and reignite his MMA career. Kim began training at ], 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 ].<ref> Sherdog.com (2009-05-21)</ref>		Kim first began his career fighting in small Korean promotions, but a lack of pay and suitable training conditions caused him to retire in 2005. In ], Kim began to pursue ] again as a hobby, which led him to return to Korea and reignite his MMA career.<ref name=represent/> Kim began training at ], 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 ].<ref name=represent> Sherdog.com (2009-05-21)</ref>

	Kim gained recognition after signing with the Japanese ] organization, earning a succession of victories before knocking out ] welterweight champion ] 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 ], but the UFC purchased and dismantled PRIDE before Kim could fight in the organization. Kim's performances attracted the attention of ] (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 ] (UFC), which airs on Korean cable television.		Kim gained recognition after signing with the Japanese ] organization, earning a succession of victories before knocking out ] welterweight champion ] 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 ], but the UFC purchased and dismantled PRIDE before Kim could fight in the organization. Kim's performances attracted the attention of ] (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 ] (UFC), which airs on Korean cable television.

	===The UFC===		===The UFC===
	Kim made his UFC debut at '']'' against ], methodically breaking down his opponent and ultimately winning by technical knockout in the third round. With his performance, Kim became the second Korean to enter the octagon since ]'s lone loss in 1994 at '']'', and the first to win a UFC fight. Kim's appearance drew considerable attention in Korea. One week before the event, a ], 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.<ref> Sherdog.com (2009-06-09)</ref>		Kim made his UFC debut at '']'' against ], methodically breaking down his opponent and ultimately winning by technical knockout in the third round. With his performance, Kim became the second Korean to enter the octagon since ]'s lone loss in 1994 at '']'', and the first to win a UFC fight.<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/kim-represents-korea-in-ufc-debut-12832</ref> Kim's appearance drew considerable attention in Korea. One week before the event, a ], 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.<ref> Sherdog.com (2009-06-09)</ref>

	His second octagon appearance at '']'', as he captured a split decision over '']'' alumnus ]. Kim threatening Brown with a choke from back control in the first round, but became exhausted in the second round. In the third, Kim used some effective ] 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 partisan American crowd in attendance with noticeable booing.<ref> Sherdog.com (2009-09-07)</ref> Commentator ] announced during the post-fight interviews that he believed Brown had won the fight.		His second octagon appearance at '']'', as he captured a split decision over '']'' alumnus ]. Kim threatening Brown with a choke from back control in the first round, but became exhausted in the second round. In the third, Kim used some effective ] 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 partisan American crowd in attendance with noticeable booing.<ref> Sherdog.com (2009-09-07)</ref> Commentator ] announced during the post-fight interviews that he believed Brown had won the fight.

	Kim returned to the octagon in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 31, 2009 as he faced off against fellow judo practitioner ] at '']''.<ref></ref> Kim originally lost to Parisyan via split decision. Fans in attendance booed the decision, and former UFC champions ]<ref> http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog1/category/matts-blog/</ref>, ]<ref>http://moozine.tistory.com/336</ref> and UFC president ]<ref>http://www.mfight.co.kr/news/viewbody_ex.php?code=mfight_board_news&number=10323</ref> have commented that they thought Kim had won the fight. Afterwards, however, Parisyan tested positive for three banned pain killers: ], ] and ]<ref>http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=343&articleid=20090211091228157j8&newssetid=28</ref><ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-tests-positive-for-painkillers-16153</ref>. The ] declared the match a No Decision, and Parisyan was suspended for nine months.<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-suspended-nine-months-16620</ref>		Kim returned to the octagon in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 31, 2009 as he faced off against fellow judo practitioner ] at '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=EventDetail.FightCard&eid=1816 \|title=UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2) UFC.com (Retrieved 2009-01-19) \|publisher=UFC.com \|date=2009-01-31 \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> Kim originally lost to Parisyan via split decision. Fans in attendance booed the decision, and former UFC champions ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.matt-hughes.com/blog1/category/matts-blog/ \|title=9-Time UFC Welterweight Champion \|publisher=Matt Hughes \|date= \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web\|author=Posted by kungfu45 \|url=http://moozine.tistory.com/336 \|title=MooZine :: '최강 노장' 커투어 '표도르 전 아직 희망 있어' \|publisher=Moozine.tistory.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> and UFC president ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mfight.co.kr/news/viewbody_ex.php?code=mfight_board_news&number=10323 \|title=엠파이트-믿을 수 있는 격투기 뉴스 신세기 격투스포츠의 길라잡이 \|publisher=Mfight.co.kr \|date=2009-02-10 \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> have commented that they thought Kim had won the fight. Afterwards, however, Parisyan tested positive for three banned pain killers: ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kr.news.yahoo.com/service/news/shellview.htm?linkid=343&articleid=20090211091228157j8&newssetid=28 \|title=야후! 스포츠 \|publisher=Kr.news.yahoo.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=Sherdog.com \|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-tests-positive-for-painkillers-16153 \|title=Parisyan Tests Positive for Painkillers \|publisher=Sherdog.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref> The ] declared the match a No Decision, and Parisyan was suspended for nine months.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Sherdog.com \|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/parisyan-suspended-nine-months-16620 \|title=Parisyan Suspended Nine Months \|publisher=Sherdog.com \|date= \|accessdate=2009-07-18}}</ref>

	Kim defeated ] at '']'', winning by a ~~convincing~~ unanimous decision.		Kim defeated ] at '']'', winning by a unanimous decision.<ref name=UFC/>

	Kim is rumored to face ] at "]".

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Kim Dong-hyun (Template:Lang-ko) (born November 17, 1981) is a Korean mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) welterweight division. Kim boasts a record of 12 wins with 1 defeat, 1 no contest and 1 draw. He was signed by the UFC after fighting in the Japanese promotion Deep and he has also had three fights in Korean promotion Spirit MC.

Mixed martial arts career

Kim first began his career fighting in small Korean promotions, but a lack of pay and suitable training conditions caused him to retire in 2005. In New Zealand, Kim began to pursue judo again as a hobby, which led him to return to Korea and reignite his MMA career. 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.

Kim gained recognition after signing with the Japanese DEEP organization, earning a succession of victories 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.

The UFC

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 second Korean to enter the octagon since Joe Son's lone loss in 1994 at UFC 4, and the first to win a UFC fight. 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.

His second octagon appearance at UFC 88, as he captured a split decision over The Ultimate Fighter 7 alumnus Matt Brown. Kim threatening Brown with a choke from back control in the first round, but became exhausted in the second round. 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 partisan American crowd in attendance with noticeable booing. Commentator Joe Rogan announced during the post-fight interviews that he believed Brown had won the fight.

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. Kim originally lost to Parisyan via split decision. Fans in attendance booed the decision, and former UFC champions Matt Hughes, Randy Couture and UFC president Dana White have commented that they thought Kim had won the fight. Afterwards, however, Parisyan tested positive for three banned pain killers: Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone and Oxymorphone. The Nevada Athletic Commission declared the match a No Decision, and Parisyan was suspended for nine months.

Kim defeated TJ Grant at UFC 100, winning by a unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches	12 wins	1 loss
By knockout	6	0
By submission	1	0
By decision	5	1
By disqualification	0	0
Draws	1
No contests	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location
Win	12-1-1 (1)	TJ Grant	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 100	July 11, 2009	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada
NC	11-1-1 (1)	Karo Parisyan	No Contest	UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2	January 31, 2009	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada
Win	11-1-1	Matt Brown	Decision (Split)	UFC 88: Breakthrough	September 6, 2008	3	5:00	Atlanta, Georgia
Win	10-1-1	Jason Tan	TKO (Elbows)	UFC 84: Ill Will	May 24, 2008	3	0:25	Las Vegas, Nevada
zDraw	9-1-1	Hidehiko Hasegawa	Draw	DEEP - 32 Impact	October 10, 2007	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	9-1	Hidehiko Hasegawa	KO (Slam and Punches)	DEEP - 31 Impact	August 5, 2007	3	4:57	Tokyo, Japan
Win	8-1	Yukiharu Maejima	KO (Punch)	DEEP - CMA Festival 2	July 23, 2007	1	0:11	Tokyo, Japan
Win	7-1	Hidenobu Koike	KO (Punch)	DEEP - 28 Impact	February 16, 2007	2	4:33	Tokyo, Japan
Win	6-1	Jun Ando	KO (Punch)	DEEP - 27 Impact	December 20, 2006	2	0:44	Tokyo, Japan
Win	5-1	Kousei Kubota	KO (Knee)	DEEP - 26 Impact	October 10, 2006	1	2:46	Tokyo, Japan
Win	4-1	Tomoyoshi Iwamiya	Decision (Unanimous)	DEEP - 25th Impact	August 4, 2006	2	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	3-1	Mitsunori Tanimura	Submission (Rear Naked Choke)	DEEP - CMA Festival	May 24, 2006	1	4:28	Tokyo, Japan
Win	2-1	Hyung Kwang Kim	Decision (Unanimous)	Spirit MC 5 - 2004 GP Unlimited	September 11, 2004	3	5:00	Seoul, Korea
Win	1-1	Young Ahm Noh	Decision (Unanimous)	Spirit MC 3 - I Will Be Back!!!	April 10, 2004	3	5:00	Seoul, Korea
Loss	0-1	Young Choi	Decision (Unanimous)	Spirit MC - Interleague 1	February 7, 2004	2	5:00	Seoul, Korea

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