Dong Hyun Kim vs Sean Pierson

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Key Stats

Dong Hyun KimvsSean Pierson
18
Fights
6
13
Wins
4
4
Losses
2
1
No Contests
0
5
Finishes
0
1h 38m
Control Time
0h 14m

Striking Stats

Dong Hyun KimvsSean Pierson
424
Sig. Strikes Landed
298
49.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
39.8%
23.6
Sig. Str / Fight
49.7
4
Knockdowns
1
327
Head Strikes
210
44
Body Strikes
55
53
Leg Strikes
33

Grappling Stats

Dong Hyun KimvsSean Pierson
39
Takedowns Landed
2
43.8%
Takedown Acc.
18.2%
2.2
TD / Fight
0.3
8
Sub. Attempts
2
2
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

Hyun KimvsPierson
44 yrs
Age
50 yrs
6' 2"
Height
6' 0"
170 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
76"
Reach
76"
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
1,135
ELO Rating
1,005
1,167
Peak ELO
1,022
72.2%
Win Rate
66.7%
38.5%
Finish Rate
0.0%
195
Days / Fight
183

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

Hyun KimvsPierson
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
3
4
Best Streak
3
LWWWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWWW

Win Methods

Hyun KimvsPierson
4 (30.8%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
1 (7.7%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
8 (61.5%)
Decision
4 (100.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Dong Hyun Kim1
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Sean Pierson0
Who Wins?

Dong Hyun Kim vs Sean Pierson: Matchup Breakdown

Dong Hyun Kim is 13-4 (1 NC) in the Welterweight division with a 72.2% win rate. Sean Pierson is 4-2 at Welterweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Dong Hyun Kim leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on Dec 30, 2011, won by Dong Hyun Kim by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Dong Hyun Kim holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,135 to 1,005. Career peaks are 1,167 for Dong Hyun Kim and 1,022 for Sean Pierson. Dong Hyun Kim has 4 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 13 victories, a 38.5% finish rate. Sean Pierson has 0 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 0.0% of the time.

Dong Hyun Kim stands 6' 2" with a reach of 76" and fights southpaw. Sean Pierson is 6' 0" with a reach of 76", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Dong Hyun Kim is 44, Sean Pierson is 50.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Dong Hyun Kim has landed 424 significant strikes at 49.0% accuracy with 39 takedowns and 1h 38m of control time. Sean Pierson has landed 298 at 39.8% with 2 takedowns and 0h 14m of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Dong Hyun Kim and Sean Pierson fought before?

Yes. Dong Hyun Kim and Sean Pierson have fought once in the UFC. Dong Hyun Kim won by unanimous decision at UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem on December 30, 2011.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Dong Hyun Kim has more UFC wins: 13 to 4. Dong Hyun Kim's UFC record is 13-4 (1 NC); Sean Pierson's is 4-2.

KO/TKO wins: Dong Hyun Kim 4, Sean Pierson 0. Submission wins: Dong Hyun Kim 1, Sean Pierson 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Dong Hyun Kim or Sean Pierson?

Dong Hyun Kim is taller at 6'2", to Sean Pierson's 6'0" (2 inches). Both have a 76-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.