Kang Kyung-ho
| Kang Kyung-Ho 강경호 | |
|---|---|
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Kang Kyung-Ho on February 22, 2013. | |
| Born |
September 9, 1987 Busan, South Korea[1] |
| Native name | 강경호 |
| Other names |
Mr. Perfect Typhoon[2] |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division |
Bantamweight (135 lb) (2011-present) Featherweight (145 lb) (2009-2011) Lightweight (155 lb) (2007-2008) |
| Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) (1.83 m)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Busan, South Korea |
| Team | Busan Team M.A.D. |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 강경호 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Gang Gyeong-ho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kang Gyŏng-ho |
Kang Kyung-Ho (Korean: 강경호, born September 9, 1987), often anglicized Kyung Ho Kang, is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's bantamweight division.
Career
Kang started his professional career in 2007. He fought mainly for international promotions, such as Spirit Martial Challenge, Art of War and DEEP.
Road Fighting Championship
Kang faced Shoko Sato in the quarterfinal match of ROAD FC bantamweight tournament on March 24, 2012 at Road FC 7. He won via submission due to an armbar in the second round.[3][4]
In the semifinal on June 16, 2012 at Road FC 8, Kang faced Jae Hoon Moon. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round. On the same day, Kang faced Andrew Leone in the final. Once again Kang won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two and was crowned the first-ever Road FC bantamweight champion.[5]
In July 2012, it was announced that Kang had signed a contract to compete in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kang was expected to face Alex Caceres on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le. However, Kang was removed from the event due to injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Motonobu Tezuka.[7]
Kang/Caceres finally took place on March 3, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann. Caceres originally won the fight via split decision, but the result was later changed to a no contest after Caceres tested positive for marijuana.[8]
Kang faced Chico Camus on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).[9]
Kang faced Shunichi Shimizu on January 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim. He won the fight via submission due to an arm-triangle choke in the third round.[10]
Kang was expected to face Chris Holdsworth on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173.[11] However, Kang pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Chico Camus.[12]
Kang faced Michinori Tanaka on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52.[13] He won the fight via split decision, and both fighters would earn Fight of the Night honors for their efforts.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- ROAD Fighting Championship
- Spirit Martial Challenge
- Go! Super-Korean season three winner[1]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Michinori Tanaka
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 21 matches | 13 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–7 (1) | Michinori Tanaka | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson | September 20, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–7 (1) | Shunichi Shimizu | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim | January 4, 2014 | 3 | 3:53 | Marina Bay, Singapore | |
| Loss | 11–7 (1) | Chico Camus | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 164 | August 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| NC | 11–6 (1) | Alex Caceres | NC (Caceres failed drug test) | UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann | March 3, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Originally a split decision loss; overturned after Caceres tested positive for marijuana. |
| Win | 11–6 | Andrew Leone | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road FC 8: Bitter Rivals | June 16, 2012 | 2 | 1:19 | Wonju, South Korea | Road FC 2012 bantamweight tournament final; Won the inaugural Road FC bantamweight Championship |
| Win | 10–6 | Jae Hoon Moon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road FC 8: Bitter Rivals | June 16, 2012 | 2 | 4:27 | Wonju, South Korea | Road FC 2012 bantamweight tournament semifinal |
| Win | 9–6 | Shoko Sato | Submission (armbar) | Road FC 7: Recharged | March 24, 2012 | 2 | 2:38 | Seoul, South Korea | Road FC 2012 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal |
| Loss | 8–6 | Andrew Leone | Technical Decision | Road FC 6: The Final Four | February 5, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Kang had one point deducted per round for missing weight[4] |
| Win | 8–5 | Min Jung Song | Submission (armbar) | Road FC 5: Night of Champions | December 3, 2011 | 1 | 4:55 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 7–5 | Kil Woo Lee | TKO (corner stoppage) | Road FC 3: Explosion | July 24, 2011 | 1 | 0:52 | Seoul, South Korea | Bantamweight debut |
| Loss | 6–5 | Bae Young Kwon | Submission (triangle armbar) | Road FC 2: Alive | April 16, 2011 | 1 | 4:05 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 6–4 | Kazutoshi Fujita | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Grachan 5 | November 7, 2010 | 1 | 2:10 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 5–4 | Munehiro Kin | DQ (knee to downed opponent) | Gladiator 11: G–1 | October 9, 2010 | 1 | 4:56 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 5–3 | Makoto Kamaya | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOF: The Beginning of Legend | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 4:19 | Jinju, South Korea | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Shigeki Osawa | Decision (unanimous) | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12 | March 7, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Atsushi Yamamoto | Decision (unanimous) | Deep: Fan Thanksgiving Festival 2 | November 10, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–1 | Ning Guangyou | Submission (triangle choke) | AOW 13: Rising Force | July 18, 2009 | 1 | 7:34 | Beijing, China | Featherweight debut |
| Win | 3–1 | Nam Sun Kim | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Spirit MC 17: All In | June 29, 2008 | 1 | 4:08 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Kwang Hee Lee | KO (soccer kicks) | Spirit MC 14: Karma | October 14, 2007 | 1 | 2:45 | Seoul, South Korea | For the Spirit MC Welterweight(-70 kg) Championship |
| Win | 2–0 | Duk Young Jang | Submission (triangle choke) | Spirit MC 13: Heavyweight GP Final | October 14, 2007 | 1 | 2:45 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jae Hyun So | Decision (unanimous) | Spirit MC 11: Invasion | April 22, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Kyung Ho Kang – official UFC fighter profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- 1 2 "Kyung Ho Kang's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ John Evans (March 24, 2012). "Road FC: Kang, Kume score submissions; UFC veteran 'Jucão' Carneiro rolls". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- 1 2 James Goyder (March 26, 2012). "Asian MMA roundup: Kyung Ho Kang wins at Road FC, Rodrigo Caporal victorious at RUFF". MMAmania.com. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Staff (June 19, 2012). "Official results for Road FC 8: The Final Four – Bitter Rivals". MMAsucka.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- 1 2 Anton Tabuena (July 27, 2012). "Report: UFC signs Korean bantamweight champ, Kyung Ho Kang for Macau event". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Mike Whitman (November 3, 2012). "Kyung Ho Kang injured, Alex Caceres meets Motonobu Tezuka at UFC on Fuel TV 6". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Jesse Holland (March 21, 2013). "Lavar Johnson cut, Alex Caceres suspended for recent UFC drug test failures (updated)". MMAmania.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (September 1, 2013). "UFC 164 results and photos: Chico Camus upsets Kyung Ho Kang for home fans". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (January 4, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Kyung Ho Kang beats up Shunichi Shimizu after strange first round". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Chris Holdsworth vs. Kyung Ho Kang set for UFC 173 in May". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-04-05). "Chico Camus in for Kyung Ho Kang, meets Chris Holdsworth at UFC 173". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- ↑ Anton Tabuena (2014-07-26). "Asian champions Michinori Tanaka and Kyung Ho Kang to face off at UFC: Japan". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
- ↑ Karim Zadan (2014-09-20). "UFC Fight Night Japan bonuses: Mark Hunt earns $50,000 for knockout win over Roy Nelson". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-09-20.