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Denis
Kang
32-12-1( W-L-D )
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
Record: 32-12-1
Summary: Striking, world-class experience, well-rounded

Fighter Info

From: St. Pierre & Miquelon France
Age: 39
Height: 5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
173
39% Successful
68
Types of Successful Strikes
0
68
46% Standing
46% Ground
31
6
31
Striking Defense
67
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
12
67% Successful
8
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
2
18
0
Takedown Defense
38
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Melvin Manhoef
Denis Kang
DREAM 18
Dec 31, 2012
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Loss
null null
Nov 14, 2009
29
11
3
0
1
0
0
6
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
null null
Apr 18, 2009
31
23
5
0
1
0
7
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Loss
null null
Jan 17, 2009
9
26
0
3
1
1
0
5
 R2 Submission
Watch
Loss
Denis Kang
DREAM 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 1st Round
Apr 29, 2008
6
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
 R1 Submission
Loss
Denis Kang
K-1 Hero's Korea 2007
Oct 28, 2007
7
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Denis Kang
PRIDE Bushido 13
Nov 5, 2006
27
24
1
0
0
0
3
0
 R2 Decision - Unanimous
Denis Kang
PRIDE Bushido 13
Nov 5, 2006
37
38
1
3
0
1
0
2
 R2 Decision - Split
Win
Denis Kang
PRIDE Bushido 12
Aug 27, 2006
15
6
1
0
2
0
2
0
 R1 Submission
Win
Denis Kang
Murilo Rua
PRIDE Bushido 11
Jun 4, 2006
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Denis Kang
PRIDE Bushido 10
Apr 2, 2006
21
4
0
1
0
0
7
1
 R1 KO/TKO
Win
Denis Kang
PRIDE Bushido 8
Jul 17, 2005
29
17
1
3
1
0
0
1
 R2 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Denis Kang
Takahiro Oba
PRIDE Bushido 6
Apr 3, 2005
8
1
2
0
1
0
5
0
 R1 Submission
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Biography


When and why did you start training for fighting? In 1995, I saw a video of UFC 2.  I was hooked from the start. I started training in 1997 with Marcus Soares and later moved to ATT.
What ranks and titles have you held? WFA Middleweight champ, Spirit MC Heavyweight champ.
Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I'm now in the mix with the best fighters in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Office clerk, Bouncer, BJJ teacher.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Numerous grappling tournaments, Canadian Abu Dhabi trials winner, Grapplers Quest winner, NAGA winner.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? PRIDE Bushido GP runner up.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Straight right
 

Career

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