Ronald Jhun

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Ronald Jhun
BornRonald Andrew Jhun Jr.
(1970-09-21) September 21, 1970 (age 54)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Other namesThe Machine Gun
Residence Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Team808 Top Team
Jesus Is Lord (formerly)
Years active1998–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total52
Wins24
By knockout13
By submission4
By decision7
Losses26
By knockout5
By submission14
By decision7
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ronald Andrew Jhun Jr. [1] (born September 21, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1998, Jhun has formerly competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, Shooto, King of the Cage, Rumble on the Rock, and the World Fighting Alliance. Jhun is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion.

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Background

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jhun competed in football through high school and also competed in wrestling during his junior and senior years. After graduating, Jhun was introduced to mixed martial arts by his brother-in-law, Ray Cooper, and David Pa'aluhi, who would both also go on to have success as professional MMA fighters. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jhun made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1998, competing under the SuperBrawl banner. Jhun compiled an overall record of 21–11–1 and won the King of the Cage Welterweight Championship before being signed by the UFC.

UFC and Strikeforce

Jhun made his UFC debut on August 21, 2004 at UFC 49 against Chris Lytle. Jhun was defeated via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

Jhun returned to the regional circuit, and went on a ten-fight losing streak during which he competed at Strikeforce: Triple Threat against Eugene Jackson in a Middleweight bout on December 8, 2006. Jhun, who had faced Jackson in his professional debut, again lost in the rematch via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Independent promotions

Jhun has gone 2–6 in his last eight fights, but on August 7, 2010, defeated Michael Winkelspecht via rear-naked choke submission in the second round to become the X-1 Middleweight Champion.

Personal life

Jhun is married and has five children. [3]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
52 matches24 wins26 losses
By knockout135
By submission414
By decision77
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss24–26–2Zebaztian KadestamTKO (leg kicks)PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 35February 16, 20131N/A Pasig, Philippines Welterweight bout.
Loss24–25–2Dave CourchaineSubmission (rear-naked choke)Destiny MMA: Na Koa 2January 19, 201313:52 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss24–24–2A Sol KwonSubmission (rear-naked choke)HEAT 16November 6, 201024:43 Osaka, Japan
Win24–23–2Yoshitaro NiimiDecision (unanimous)HEAT 15September 20, 201035:00 Nagoya, Japan
Win23–23–2Michael WinkelspechtSubmission (rear-naked choke)X-1 vs. Destiny MMA: Showdown in Waipahu 3August 7, 201024:06 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesWon the X-1 Middleweight Championship.
Loss22–23–2Dylan ClayTKO (corner stoppage)X-1: LegendsMay 16, 200815:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss22–22–2James FanshierSubmission (armbar) KOTC: No Holds Barred July 14, 200730:43 Porterville, California, United States
Loss22–21–2Jeremiah MetcalfSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge 63May 11, 200741:44 Tahoe, California, United States
Loss22–20–2 Eugene Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Triple Threat December 8, 200612:01 San Jose, California, United StatesFor the vacant Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
Loss22–19–2 Akira Kikuchi Submission (armlock) Shooto: Champion Carnival October 14, 200611:58 Yokohama, Japan
Loss22–18–2 Keita Nakamura Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)Punishment in Paradise: East vs. WestJuly 21, 200613:55 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesFor the Shooto Pacific Rim Middleweight (167 lb) Championship.
Loss22–17–2 Antonio McKee Decision (split)Extreme Wars 3June 3, 200635:00 Oakland, California, United States
Loss22–16–2 Frank Trigg Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Rock 8 January 20, 200635:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss22–15–2 Thales Leites TKO (doctor stoppage) Rumble on the Rock: Qualifiers September 17, 200530:32 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss22–14–2 Jay Hieron TKO (cut)Lockdown in Paradise 1March 19, 200514:34 Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
Win22–13–2Shigetoshi IwaseDecision (unanimous)Punishment in Paradise 9January 22, 200535:00 Hawaii, United States
Loss21–13–2 Jason Miller Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)SuperBrawl 37October 16, 20042N/A Kapolei, Hawaii, United StatesFor the vacant SuperBrawl Welterweight Championship. [4]
Loss21–12–2 Chris Lytle Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 49 August 21, 200421:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win21–11–2 Ryan Schultz TKO (corner stoppage) Rumble on the Rock 5 May 7, 200425:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win20–11–2Kyle BreesTKOSuperBrawl 33February 7, 200434:40 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win19–11–2Andrew ChappelleDecision (unanimous)Ring of Honor 3January 24, 200435:00 ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii, United States
Win18–11–2Sean TaylorTKO (corner stoppage) Rumble on the Rock 4 October 10, 200323:05 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss17–11–2 Tiki Ghosn Decision (split)SuperBrawl 31September 20, 200335:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss17–10–2 John Alessio Decision (unanimous) KOTC 29: Renegades September 5, 200355:00 San Jacinto, California, United States Lost the KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win17–9–2 Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous) KOTC 23: Sin City May 16, 200355:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon vacant KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win16–9–2James MealsTKO (submission to strikes)Kaos Fighting Championships 2April 26, 2003N/AN/A Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win15–9–2Mike PenalberDecision (unanimous)SuperBrawl 28February 8, 200335:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Draw14–9–2 Dennis Hallman Draw KOTC 19: Street Fighter December 7, 200225:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Draw14–9–1 Shonie Carter DrawSuperBrawl 27November 9, 200235:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss14–9Stephan PotvinSubmission (toe hold)UCC HawaiiSeptember 17, 200233:18 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss14–8 Masanori Suda Decision (majority) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7 June 29, 200235:00 Osaka, Japan
Loss14–7 Izuru Takeuchi Decision (majority) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 1 January 12, 200235:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win14–6 Shannon Ritch TKO (punches)Warriors Quest 3December 1, 200112:17 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss13–6Jermaine AndreTKO (punches) World Fighting Alliance 1 November 3, 200113:11 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–5 Pete Spratt KO (knee)Warriors Quest 2August 1, 200134:36 Hawaii, United States
Win12–5 Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous)Warriors Quest 1May 29, 200135:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesWon the vacant Warriors Quest Middleweight Championship. [5]
Win11–5 Dave Strasser Submission (armbar)SuperBrawl 21May 24, 200124:42 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win10–5Brian SleemanSubmission (armbar) KOTC 8: Bombs Away April 29, 200122:03 Williams, California, United States
Win9–5J.T. TaylorTKO (knees)Hawaii Combat 2March 1, 200120:33 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
Win8–5Jordon KlimpTKO (punches)IFC: Warriors Challenge 11January 13, 200113:07 Fresno, California, United States
Win7–5 Jason Von Flue TKO (punches)IFC: Warriors Challenge 10October 11, 20001N/A Friant, California, United States
Loss6–5 Erik Paulson Decision (unanimous)SuperBrawl 17April 15, 200035:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win6–4Kim MasonTKO (punches)SuperBrawl 16February 8, 200023:44 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss5–4 Yuki Sasaki Submission (triangle armbar) Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1 January 14, 200032:20 Tokyo, Japan
Win5–3Deshon DungeySubmission (rear-naked choke)SuperBrawl 15December 7, 199914:21 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win4–3John ChrisostomoTKO (cut)SuperBrawl 14November 5, 199911:15Guam
Win3–3Skip McNeilTKO (punches)SuperBrawl 14November 5, 199910:14Guam
Loss2–3Marcos da SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)SuperBrawl 13September 7, 199912:19 Hawaii, United States
Win2–2James ZikicDecision (majority)SuperBrawl 12June 1, 199935:00 Hawaii, United States
Loss1–2James ZikicSubmission (rear-naked choke)SuperBrawl 11February 2, 199913:40 Hawaii, United States
Win1–1Paul CuttsTKO (punches)SuperBrawl 11February 2, 199910:15 Hawaii, United States
Loss0–1 Eugene Jackson Technical Submission (forearm choke)SuperBrawl 8August 4, 199811:17 Hawaii, United States

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  2. ↑ "提示信息".
  3. ↑ Jeff Cain (January 11, 2006). "Being a father of five & fighting". mmaweekly.com.
  4. ↑ "Jason Miller vs Ronald Jhun Main Event SB 47".
  5. ↑ "Warriors Quest 2001:"the New Beginning"".
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