Native name 강경호 Nationality South Korean Role Mixed Martial Artist Weight 61 kg | Other names Mr. PerfectTyphoon Reach 72.0 inches (1.83 m) Name Kang Kyung-Ho Height 1.75 m Career start 2007 Number of contests 1 | |
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Division Bantamweight (135 lb) (2011-present)Featherweight (145 lb) (2009-2011)Lightweight (155 lb) (2007-2008) Similar People Chan Sung Jung, Benson Henderson, Rich Franklin, Lyoto Machida, Anthony Pettis | ||
Kang kyung ho team mad v s choi gyu jin ulsan fight gym
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.
Contents
- Kang kyung ho team mad v s choi gyu jin ulsan fight gym
- Career
- Road Fighting Championship
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
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.
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.
In July 2012, it was announced that Kang had signed a contract to compete in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
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.
Kang faced Chico Camus on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
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.
Kang was expected to face Chris Holdsworth on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173. However, Kang pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Chico Camus.
Kang faced Michinori Tanaka on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. He won the fight via split decision, and both fighters would earn Fight of the Night honors for their efforts.