Denis Kang

MMA Record: 35-16-2 (2 NC)
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Denis Kang - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Denis Kang has 1 wins in the UFC. Denis Kang lands an average of 2.27 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.51 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Denis Kang, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 35 wins, 16 losses, and 2 no contests (NC) in his career. He specialized in the middleweight division, weighing in at 185 lbs. Standing tall at 5' 11', Kang boasted a reach of 77 inches, adopting an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC career, Kang demonstrated an average of 2.27 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 35%. He absorbed an average of 1.65 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 67%. Kang also averaged 2.51 takedowns every 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 65%, and attempted approximately one submission every 15 minutes. Notable victories in Kang's career include his win against Xavier Foupa-Pokam, who held an ELO rating of 1000. In recent years, Kang competed in five fights, with his most significant victory occurring on April 18, 2009, when he defeated Xavier Foupa-Pokam via unanimous decision (U-DEC). However, his career took a turn as he faced losses against Alan Belcher via submission (Guillotine Choke) in January 2009 and Michael Bisping via knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO Punches) on November 14, 2009.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 17 1977
Age
48
Peak ELO
1002
ELO Rank
1316 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
80-39-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1066.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
968.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.27
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
35%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.65
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
67%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.51
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
65%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Denis Kang Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2009-11-14 UFC 105: Couture vs Vera Michael Bisping KO/TKO Punches 2 4:24 Loss
2009-04-18 UFC 97: Redemption Xavier Foupa-Pokam U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2009-01-17 UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson Alan Belcher SUB Guillotine Choke 2 4:36 Loss

Denis Kang ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2009-11-14 Michael Bisping 1090 Loss -12 990
2 2009-04-18 Xavier Foupa-Pokam 1000 Win +17 1002
1 2009-01-17 Alan Belcher 1016 Loss -15 985

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