Korean mixed martial arts fighter
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.
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 matches
14 wins
7 losses
By knockout
10
2
By submission
2
2
By decision
2
3
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
14–7–1
Igor Svirid
Decision (unanimous)
Double G FC 1
November 18, 2018
3
5:00
Seoul , South Korea
Middleweight bout.
Loss
13–7–1
Daichi Abe
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami
September 23, 2017
3
5:00
Saitama , Japan
Loss
13–6–1
Mike Perry
TKO (punches)
UFC 202
August 20, 2016
1
3:38
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
13–5–1
Neil Magny
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber
May 16, 2015
2
1:24
Pasay , Philippines
Win
13–4–1
Takenori Sato
TKO (elbows)
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
September 20, 2014
1
1:18
Saitama , Japan
Loss
12–4–1
Tarec Saffiedine
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim
January 4, 2014
5
5:00
Marina Bay , Singapore
Fight of the Night.
Win
12–3–1
Pascal Krauss
KO (knee and punches)
UFC 164
August 31, 2013
1
3:58
Milwaukee, Wisconsin , United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
11–3–1
Marcelo Guimarães
KO (knee and punches)
UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann
March 3, 2013
2
4:00
Saitama , Japan
Win
10–3–1
Ryan Biglar
Submission (guillotine choke)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 32
July 28, 2012
1
0:53
Mangilao , Guam
Won the PXC Welterweight Championship.
Win
9–3–1
Takahiro Kawanaka
TKO (corner stoppage)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 30
March 3, 2012
1
1:12
Mangilao , Guam
Win
8–3–1
Ferrid Kheder
TKO (punches)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 27
October 29, 2011
1
N/A
Mangilao , Guam
Win
7–3–1
Ross Ebanez
TKO (punches)
Pacific Xtreme Combat 26
August 20, 2011
1
1:44
Manila , Philippines
Win
6–3–1
Slade Adelbai
TKO (punches)
Rites of Passage 8: Fearless
February 12, 2010
1
3:10
Saipan , Northern Mariana Islands
Middleweight bout.
Loss
5–3–1
Dmitry Samoilov
Decision (unanimous)
M-1 Challenge 12: USA
February 21, 2009
2
5:00
Tacoma, Washington , United States
Middleweight bout.
Loss
5–2–1
Max Fernandez
Submission (Achilles lock)
Heat 8
December 14, 2008
1
1:22
Tokyo , Japan
Win
5–1–1
Brandon Magana
Submission (armbar)
M-1 Challenge 6: Korea
August 29, 2008
2
3:58
South Korea
Middleweight bout.
Win
4–1–1
Noboru Onishi
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Deep: 35 Impact
May 19, 2008
2
0:48
Tokyo , Japan
Middleweight bout.
Win
3–1–1
Lucio Linhares
KO (punch)
M-1 Challenge 2: Russia
April 3, 2008
1
0:17
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Middleweight bout.
Win
2–1–1
Hiroshi Masabuchi
TKO (punches)
Heat 6
March 30, 2008
1
3:47
Aichi , Japan
Loss
1–1–1
Greg Soto
Submission (armbar)
World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
February 3, 2007
1
0:58
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Welterweight debut.
Draw
1–0–1
Jick-Yong Kim
Draw
Spirit MC: Interleague 4
August 19, 2006
3
5:00
Seoul , South Korea
Spirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.
Win
1–0
Seong-Yeol Ahn
Decision (unanimous)
Spirit MC: Interleague 3
February 11, 2006
2
5:00
Seoul , South Korea
Spirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.
[ 27]
See also
References
^ "Hyun Gyu Lim - Official UFC Fighter Profile" . UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015 .
^ "Korean Top Team Welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim Signs With UFC" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 20, 2012 .
^ "Report: Hyun Gyu Lim Vs. Marcelo Guimarães Set For UFC: Macau" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 21, 2012 .
^ Staff (2012-10-10). "UFC 'Macao:' Hyun Gyu vs David Mitchell booked with Marcelo Guimarães injured" . mmamania.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10 .
^ Staff (2012-11-09). "David Mitchell awarded show money after Hyun Gyu Lim pulled from UFC on FUEL TV 6" . mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2012-11-09 .
^ "Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Marcelo Guimarães Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 8" . mmaweekly.com. 13 December 2012.
^ Jan Großöhmigen (2013-06-14). "Pascal Krauss kämpft bei UFC 164" . groundandpound.de. Retrieved 2013-06-14 .
^ Staff (2013-09-01). "UFC 164 bonuses: Pettis, Mendes, Lim, Krauss win $50,000" . MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-09-01 .
^ Brad Gustafson (2013-11-06). "Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Added to UFC's Debut Event in Singapore" . fightparrot.com.com. Retrieved 2013-11-06 .
^ Dave Doyle (2013-11-30). "Jake Ellenberger reveals hamstring injury forced him out of UFC Fight Night 34" . MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2013-11-30 .
^ Gene Mrosko (2014-01-04). "UFC Fight Night 34 results: Tarec Saffiedine wins Octagon debut, batters Hyun Gyu Lim" . mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04 .
^ Matt Erickson and John Morgan. "UFC Fight Night 34 bonuses: Saffiedine, Lim, Holloway, Doane earn $50,000" . MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014 .
^ LeeLi (2014-07-18). "Lim Hyun-Gyu versus Takenori Sato the latest bout slated for UFC FN Japan" . mma-in-asia.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-27. Retrieved 2014-07-18 .
^ Staff (2015-03-02). "UFC Fight Night 66 adds Mousasi vs. Philippou, Lim vs. Magny" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-02 .
^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-05-16). "UFC Fight Night 66 results: Neil Magny gets seventh straight, pounds out Hyun Gyu Lim" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16 .
^ Tristen Critchfield (2015-11-20). "Hyun Gyu Lim injured; Dominique Steele gets new foe at UFC Fight Night South Korea" . sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-11-20 .
^ Staff (2016-06-22). "Sultan Aliev vs. Hyun Gyu Lim set for UFC 202" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22 .
^ Staff (2016-08-03). "Sultan Aliev injured, out of UFC 202 bout with Hyun Gyu Lim" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-03 .
^ Staff (2016-08-04). "Mike Perry Replaces Aliev at UFC 202" . fightsports.tv. Archived from the original on 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2016-08-04 .
^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-08-20). "UFC 202 results: Newcomer Mike Perry puts a beating on Hyun Gyu Lim" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20 .
^ "Newly-Signed Daichi Abe and Hyun-Gyu Lim Set to Clash at UFC Japan - MMA Today" . MMA Today . 2017-07-24. Archived from the original on 2017-08-24. Retrieved 2017-08-24 .
^ "UFC Fight Night 117 results: Daichi Abe impresses, hands Hyun Gyu Lim third straight loss" . MMAjunkie . 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23 .
^ "Comprehensive list of current UFC fighters" . Bloody Elbow . Retrieved 2018-10-24 .
^ "UFC vets Yang Dongi, Lim Hyun-Gyu set for Double G FC 1 | AsianMMA" . AsianMMA . 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2018-11-19 .
^ "Yang Dongi, Lim Hyun-Gyu impress at inaugural Double G FC event | AsianMMA" . AsianMMA . 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-19 .
^ "MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for January 2014 - MMAjunkie" . MMAjunkie .
^ Sherdog.com. "Hyun Gyu" . Sherdog . Retrieved 2018-10-24 .
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