Korean UFC Fighter Tops Wins for Asian Competitors

Kim Dong-hyun Kim Dong-hyun

Kim Dong-hyun is now the first Asian to have eight wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after the UFC Japan on Sunday.

In the main match for the welter, under 77-kg category, Kim dominated against Afghan fighter Siyar Bahadurzada in three rounds for a unanimous decision.

The fighter is also the first Korean in the UFC and now boasts an all-time record of 17 wins, one draw and two losses.

englishnews@chosun.com / Mar. 04, 2013 10:30 KST