MiddleweightRETIRED
Dongi Yang
12-3
Age
38
Height
5'11"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
12:19
Gym
Korean Top Team - Seoul, South Korea
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 2
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
South Korea
Fight History
WIN
JC
vs Jake Collier
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 1:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:50
LOSS
CM
vs Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RK
vs Rob Kimmons
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 4:47
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.70 TD
Defense
64%
⚖️Dongi adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 41% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head From Back Control
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Back Control (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (64%) and Strike Acc% (51%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (64%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (130% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
64%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc66%
Clinch
100% acc5%
Ground
84% acc29%
Striking Differential+0.34/min
3.55 landed/min3.21 absorbed/min
3.55
Landed/Min
3.21
Absorbed/Min
0.49
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed219
Sig. Strikes Attempted428
Key Insights
Dongi is active on the ground (29%).
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 29% from ground at 84% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
High pace fighter: 5.4 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
41%(est)
Landed
7
Defended
10
Total
17
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.70
TD / 15min
0.49
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
17
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
34
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.70/15min.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 29% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
438
2.15
Ratio
Absorbed
204
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.8
High
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
130%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.15x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 130% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:18
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
0:13
R1 to Final
-1%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.5pp
Body
-14.4pp
Leg
+3.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-26.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2719
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights