BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Kyung Ho Kang
19-11
Age
37
Height
5'9"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
12:31
Gym
—
Wins By
2 KO · 12 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 5
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
74%
Bonuses
—
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Location
South Korea
Fight History
WIN
GC
vs Guido Cannetti
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom
R1 4:53
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom·R1 4:53
LOSS
MG
vs Muin Gafurov
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Shunichi Shimizu
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 3:53
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 3:53
WIN
MT
vs Michinori Tanaka
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CQ
vs Cristian Quinonez
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Cannonier· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:25
LOSS
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PL
vs Pingyuan Liu
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs John Castaneda
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BD
vs Batgerel Danaa
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BD
vs Brandon Davis
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TI
vs Teruto Ishihara
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva· 2019-02-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:59
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:59
LOSS
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chico Camus
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
AC
vs Alex Caceres
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
1.97 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Kyung adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 50% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
14 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
43%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Knees
29%
⭐Other
Triangles
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 229% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
50% of subs
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#21
25% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom
#31
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (111% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc75%
Clinch
71% acc4%
Ground
70% acc21%
Striking Differential-0.19/min
3.13 landed/min3.32 absorbed/min
3.13
Landed/Min
3.32
Absorbed/Min
0.34
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed549
Sig. Strikes Attempted1151
Key Insights
Kyung is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 75% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
23
Defended
23
Total
46
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.97
TD / 15min
0.77
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
46
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
46
Landed
92
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
78%
R2
11%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.97/15min.
Solid TD defense at 68%.
12 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,098
1.26
Ratio
Absorbed
870
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
8/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
42.0
High
Strikes/Min
6.5
Standing %
67%
R3 vs R1 Output
111%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (42.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
1:30
R2 Control
1:48
R3 Control
1:36
R1 to Final
+8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.9pp
Body
-4.3pp
Leg
-6.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2756
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights