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My Take
What I admire about Dong Hyun Kim is the quiet, grinding discipline of his path. He came up through judo at Yong In University, one of Korea's great breeding grounds for the sport, then translated that mat work into a real MMA career, climbing from DEEP and Spirit MC all the way to the UFC welterweight division. At 186 cm he was built to impose control rather than chase highlight knockouts, and I suspect his game leaned on relentless pressure and top position. He is not a flashy name, but as a fighter who took a traditional martial art and proved it on the world stage, he earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dong Hyun Kim
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ドンヒョン
- Reading
- きむ・どんひょん
- Born
- November 17, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 186 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- judoka / mixed martial arts fighter / reality television participant
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Yong In University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dong Hyun Kim born?
Born November 17, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Dong Hyun Kim from?
Dong Hyun Kim is from Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
What does Dong Hyun Kim do?
Dong Hyun Kim works as judoka, mixed martial arts fighter, reality television participant.
How tall is Dong Hyun Kim?
Dong Hyun Kim is 186 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.