Lim Hyun-gyu

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Lim Hyun-Gyu
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Hyun-Gyu in 2012
Born (1985-01-16) January 16, 1985 (age 39)
Other namesThe Ace
Nationality South Korean
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Style Taekwondo, Boxing, Ssireum
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Seoul, South Korea
TeamTeam Macho
RankBlack belt in Taekwondo [1]
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins14
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision2
Losses7
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: December 5, 2013

Lim Hyun-Gyu (born January 16, 1985), often anglicized to Hyun Gyu Lim, is a South Korean mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the UFC Welterweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Biography and early career

He first experienced martial arts when he was 13 years old training in Boxing, and started training in Taekwondo in his midteens. But these trainings were just as hobbies. So later he felt eagerness to pursue martial arts as a professional. After finishing a mandatory military service in his country, he was scouted by the head coach of his current team while training in his boxing gym. After only three months scouted, Lim made his professional MMA debut in February 2006 in the Spirit MC promotion in his native South Korea. Over the next few years, he also fought for the Heat, DEEP, M-1 Global and Pacific Xtreme Combat promotions. After beating Ryan Biglar at the PXC 32 event in July 2012, he became the PXC welterweight champion.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In August 2012, the UFC announced that they had signed Lim. [2] Lim was originally set to make his UFC debut against Marcelo Guimarães on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6. [3] However, Guimarães was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell. [4] Then, just prior to the weigh in for the event, the bout was scrapped after Lim was declared medically unfit to compete by UFC doctors. [5]

Lim vs. Guimarães was then rescheduled for March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8. [6] Lim was successful in his debut, winning via KO in the second round.

Lim faced Pascal Krauss on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. [7] He defeated Krauss by KO with a knee and follow up punches in the first round. The win also earned Lim his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [8]

Lim was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34. [9] However, in late November, event headliner Jake Ellenberger pulled out of the event citing an injury and Lim stepped up to face Tarec Saffiedine in the main event. [10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [11] Despite the loss on the scorecards, the bout brought Lim his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award. [12]

Lim next faced Takenori Sato on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52. [13] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Lim faced Neil Magny on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. [14] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [15]

Lim was expected to face Dominique Steele on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79. However, Lim pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Dong Hyun Kim. [16]

Lim was expected to face Sultan Aliev on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202. [17] However, Aliev pulled out of the fight in early August citing a wrist injury. [18] Lim faced promotional newcomer Mike Perry. [19] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. [20]

Lim faced Daichi Abe at UFC Fight Night 117 on September 23, 2017. [21] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [22]

On October 23, 2018, it was reported that Lim was released from UFC. [23]

Double G FC

On November 18, 2018, Lim faced Igor Svirid at Double G FC's inaugural event in Seoul, South Korea. [24] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches14 wins7 losses
By knockout102
By submission22
By decision23
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–7–1Igor SviridDecision (unanimous)Double G FC 1November 18, 201835:00 Seoul, South KoreaMiddleweight bout.
Loss13–7–1 Daichi Abe Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami September 23, 201735:00 Saitama, Japan
Loss13–6–1 Mike Perry TKO (punches) UFC 202 August 20, 201613:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–5–1 Neil Magny TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber May 16, 201521:24 Pasay, Philippines
Win13–4–1 Takenori Sato TKO (elbows) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson September 20, 201411:18 Saitama, Japan
Loss12–4–1 Tarec Saffiedine Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim January 4, 201455:00 Marina Bay, SingaporeFight of the Night.
Win12–3–1 Pascal Krauss KO (knee and punches) UFC 164 August 31, 201313:58 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win11–3–1 Marcelo Guimarães KO (knee and punches) UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann March 3, 201324:00 Saitama, Japan
Win10–3–1Ryan BiglarSubmission (guillotine choke)Pacific Xtreme Combat 32July 28, 201210:53 Mangilao, GuamWon the PXC Welterweight Championship.
Win9–3–1Takahiro KawanakaTKO (corner stoppage)Pacific Xtreme Combat 30March 3, 201211:12 Mangilao, Guam
Win8–3–1 Ferrid Kheder TKO (punches)Pacific Xtreme Combat 27October 29, 20111N/A Mangilao, Guam
Win7–3–1Ross EbanezTKO (punches)Pacific Xtreme Combat 26August 20, 201111:44 Manila, Philippines
Win6–3–1Slade AdelbaiTKO (punches)Rites of Passage 8: FearlessFebruary 12, 201013:10 Saipan, Northern Mariana IslandsMiddleweight bout.
Loss5–3–1Dmitry SamoilovDecision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 12: USA February 21, 200925:00 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesMiddleweight bout.
Loss5–2–1Max FernandezSubmission (Achilles lock)Heat 8December 14, 200811:22 Tokyo, Japan
Win5–1–1Brandon MaganaSubmission (armbar) M-1 Challenge 6: Korea August 29, 200823:58South KoreaMiddleweight bout.
Win4–1–1Noboru OnishiTKO (doctor stoppage) Deep: 35 Impact May 19, 200820:48 Tokyo, JapanMiddleweight bout.
Win3–1–1Lucio LinharesKO (punch) M-1 Challenge 2: Russia April 3, 200810:17 Saint Petersburg, RussiaMiddleweight bout.
Win2–1–1Hiroshi MasabuchiTKO (punches)Heat 6March 30, 200813:47 Aichi, Japan
Loss1–1–1 Greg Soto Submission (armbar)World Best Fighter: USA vs. AsiaFebruary 3, 200710:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Draw1–0–1Jick-Yong KimDrawSpirit MC: Interleague 4August 19, 200635:00 Seoul, South KoreaSpirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.
Win1–0Seong-Yeol AhnDecision (unanimous)Spirit MC: Interleague 3February 11, 200625:00 Seoul, South KoreaSpirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.

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