Kyung Ho
Kang
11-7-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
Record: 11-7-0
Summary: Well-rounded MMA fighter

Fighter Info

Nickname: Typhoon
From: Busan South Korea
Fights Out Of: Busan South Korea
Age: 25
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
43
37% Successful
16
Types of Successful Strikes
0
16
69% Standing
25%
11
1
4
Striking Defense
46
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
9
56% Successful
5
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
8
2
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
Chico Camus
UFC 164
Aug 31, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Kyung Ho Kang -- -- -- --
Alex Caceres Mar 2, 2013
30 0 0 2 R3 Overturned
Kyung Ho Kang 16 5 0 8

Biography

TRAINING: Hard work daily in all aspects of MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting?
I started training in 2006. I just wanted to learn jiu-jitsu, so I started as a regular member, but my coach offered to let me participate in an amateur tournament; that's how I started my MMA career.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Super Korean Season 3 winner, Korean BJJ Association winner, Road FC Bantamweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Dong Hyun Kim is my hero. I consider him as a pioneer of Korean MMA and I want to exceed his achievements.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
After I started training, I set my goal to become the best fighter. And the UFC is a promotion that can provide me with an opportunity to become the best and achieve my goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I majored in physical education and physiology in college.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was just an ordinary college student.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won the Super Korean Season 3

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Road FC Bantamweight Champion

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke, Triangle Choke, and Triangle Armbar.

Favorite Striking technique: I like the right straight and flying knee

•    Pro since 2007

•    Eight wins by submission, two by KO. Has finished last 10 wins

•    Six first round finishes

Career

Key Opponents

Alex Caceres
Alex Caceres
8-5-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )

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