Lim Hyun-gyu
{{Short description|South Korean mixed martial artist (born 1985)}}
{{family name hatnote|Lim||lang=Korean}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Lim Hyun-Gyu
| other_names = The Ace
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| caption = Hyun-Gyu in 2012
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1985|1|16}}
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| nationality = South Korean
| height = 6 ft 2 in
| weight = 185 lb
| weight_class = Welterweight
Middleweight
| reach = 77 in
| style = Taekwondo, Boxing, Ssireum
| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Seoul, South Korea
| team = Team Macho
| rank = Black belt in Taekwondo{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/hyun-gyu-lim|title=Hyun Gyu Lim - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=May 16, 2015}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| mma_kowin = 10
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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.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/8/20/3255334/ufc-signs-hyun-gyu-lim-korean-top-team-welterweight-chan-sung-jung-zombie |title=Korean Top Team Welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim Signs With UFC |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=August 20, 2012}} Lim was originally set to make his UFC debut against Marcelo Guimarães on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/8/21/3257850/report-hyun-gyu-lim-vs-marcelo-guimaraes-set-for-ufc-macau |title=Report: Hyun Gyu Lim Vs. Marcelo Guimarães Set For UFC: Macau |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=August 21, 2012}} However, Guimarães was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by David Mitchell.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/10/10/3484968/ufc-macao-hyun-gyu-vs-david-mitchell-marcelo-guimaraes-china-mma|title=UFC 'Macao:' Hyun Gyu vs David Mitchell booked with Marcelo Guimarães injured|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Staff|date=2012-10-10|access-date=2012-10-10}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31518/david-mitchell-awarded-show-money-after-hyun-gyu-lim-pulled-from-ufc-on-fuel-tv-6.mma|title=David Mitchell awarded show money after Hyun Gyu Lim pulled from UFC on FUEL TV 6|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2012-11-09|access-date=2012-11-09|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111225442/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31518/david-mitchell-awarded-show-money-after-hyun-gyu-lim-pulled-from-ufc-on-fuel-tv-6.mma|archive-date=2012-11-11}}
Lim vs. Guimarães was then rescheduled for March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/siyar-bahadurzada-vs-dong-hyun-kim-and-five-other-fights-confirmed-for-ufc-on-fuel-8|title=Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Marcelo Guimarães Confirmed for UFC on Fuel 8 |publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=13 December 2012}} Lim was successful in his debut, winning via KO in the second round.
Lim faced Pascal Krauss on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.{{cite web|url=http://www.groundandpound.de/mma/amerika/news/pascal-krauss-kaempft-bei-ufc-164/|title=Pascal Krauss kämpft bei UFC 164|publisher=groundandpound.de|author=Jan Großöhmigen|date=2013-06-14|access-date=2013-06-14}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/ufc-164-bonuses-pettis-mendes-lim-krauss-win-50000 |title=UFC 164 bonuses: Pettis, Mendes, Lim, Krauss win $50,000 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-09-01 |access-date=2013-09-01 |author=Staff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903060439/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/ufc-164-bonuses-pettis-mendes-lim-krauss-win-50000 |archive-date=2013-09-03 }}
Lim was expected to face Kiichi Kunimoto on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34.{{cite web|url=http://fightparrot.com/kiichi-kunimoto-vs-hyun-gyu-lim-added-ufcs-debut-event-singapore/|title=Kiichi Kunimoto vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Added to UFC's Debut Event in Singapore|publisher=fightparrot.com.com|author=Brad Gustafson|date=2013-11-06|access-date=2013-11-06}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/11/30/5160544/jake-ellenberger-reveals-hamstring-injury-forced-him-out-of-ufc-fight|title=Jake Ellenberger reveals hamstring injury forced him out of UFC Fight Night 34|publisher=MMAfighting.com.|author=Dave Doyle|date=2013-11-30|access-date=2013-11-30}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/1/4/5273146/ufc-fight-night-34-results-tarec-saffiedine-wins-octagon-debut-batters-hyun-gyu-lim|title=UFC Fight Night 34 results: Tarec Saffiedine wins Octagon debut, batters Hyun Gyu Lim|publisher=mmamania.com.|author=Gene Mrosko|date=2014-01-04|access-date=2014-01-04}} Despite the loss on the scorecards, the bout brought Lim his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/ufc-fight-night-34-bonuses-saffiedine-lim-holloway-doane-earn-50000/|title=UFC Fight Night 34 bonuses: Saffiedine, Lim, Holloway, Doane earn $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson and John Morgan |access-date=January 4, 2014}}
Lim next faced Takenori Sato on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.{{cite web|url=http://mma-in-asia.com/region/korea/lim-hyun-gyu-versus-takenori-sato-latest-bout-slated-ufc-fn-japan/|title=Lim Hyun-Gyu versus Takenori Sato the latest bout slated for UFC FN Japan|publisher=mma-in-asia.com|author=LeeLi|date=2014-07-18|access-date=2014-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727101230/http://mma-in-asia.com/region/korea/lim-hyun-gyu-versus-takenori-sato-latest-bout-slated-ufc-fn-japan/|archive-date=2014-07-27|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Lim faced Neil Magny on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/ufc-fight-night-66-adds-mousasi-vs-philippou-lim-vs-magny|title=UFC Fight Night 66 adds Mousasi vs. Philippou, Lim vs. Magny|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-03-02|access-date=2015-03-02}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-fight-night-66-results-neil-magny-gets-seventh-straight-pounds-out-hyun-gyu-lim|title=UFC Fight Night 66 results: Neil Magny gets seventh straight, pounds out Hyun Gyu Lim|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-05-16|access-date=2015-05-16}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hyun-Gyu-Lim-Injured-Dominique-Steele-Gets-New-Foe-at-UFC-Fight-Night-South-Korea-96079|title=Hyun Gyu Lim injured; Dominique Steele gets new foe at UFC Fight Night South Korea|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-11-20|access-date=2015-11-20}}
Lim was expected to face Sultan Aliev on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/sultan-aliev-vs-hyun-gyu-lim-set-for-ufc-202|title=Sultan Aliev vs. Hyun Gyu Lim set for UFC 202|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-06-22|access-date=2016-06-22}} However, Aliev pulled out of the fight in early August citing a wrist injury.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/sultan-aliev-injured-out-of-ufc-202-bout-with-hyun-gyu-lim|title=Sultan Aliev injured, out of UFC 202 bout with Hyun Gyu Lim|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-03|access-date=2016-08-03}} Lim faced promotional newcomer Mike Perry.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightsports.tv/story/32686695/mike-perry-replaces-aliev-at-ufc-202|title=Mike Perry Replaces Aliev at UFC 202|publisher=fightsports.tv|author=Staff|date=2016-08-04|access-date=2016-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822170653/http://www.fightsports.tv/story/32686695/mike-perry-replaces-aliev-at-ufc-202|archive-date=2016-08-22|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/ufc-202-results-newcomer-mike-perry-puts-a-beating-on-hyun-gyu-lim-2|title=UFC 202 results: Newcomer Mike Perry puts a beating on Hyun Gyu Lim|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-08-20|access-date=2016-08-20}}
Lim faced Daichi Abe at UFC Fight Night 117 on September 23, 2017.{{Cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/newly-signed-daichi-abe-hyun-gyu-lim-set-clash-ufc-japan|title=Newly-Signed Daichi Abe and Hyun-Gyu Lim Set to Clash at UFC Japan - MMA Today|date=2017-07-24|work=MMA Today|access-date=2017-08-24|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824174725/https://mma-today.com/newly-signed-daichi-abe-hyun-gyu-lim-set-clash-ufc-japan|archive-date=2017-08-24|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/daichi-abe-hands-hyun-gyu-lim-third-straight-loss-ufc-fight-night-117-results-japan|title=UFC Fight Night 117 results: Daichi Abe impresses, hands Hyun Gyu Lim third straight loss|date=2017-09-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-23|language=en-US}}
On October 23, 2018, it was reported that Lim was released from UFC.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters|title=Comprehensive list of current UFC fighters|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-10-24}}
= Double G FC =
On November 18, 2018, Lim faced Igor Svirid at Double G FC's inaugural event in Seoul, South Korea.{{Cite news|url=https://asianmma.com/ufc-vets-yang-dongi-lim-hyun-gyu-set-for-double-g-fc-1/|title=UFC vets Yang Dongi, Lim Hyun-Gyu set for Double G FC 1 {{!}} AsianMMA|date=2018-11-07|work=AsianMMA|access-date=2018-11-19|language=en}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://asianmma.com/yang-dongi-lim-hyun-gyu-impress-at-inaugural-double-g-fc-event/|title=Yang Dongi, Lim Hyun-Gyu impress at inaugural Double G FC event {{!}} AsianMMA|date=2018-11-19|work=AsianMMA|access-date=2018-11-19|language=en}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Pacific Xtreme Combat
- PXC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
- UFC.com Awards
- 2013: Ranked #5 Newcomer of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-newcomers-2013|title=Ten Best: The Newcomers of 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 31, 2013|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2014 January Fight of the Month vs. Tarec Saffiedine{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-january-2014|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for January 2014 - MMAjunkie|work=MMAjunkie}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| draws= 1
| nc=
| ko-wins= 10
| ko-losses= 2
| sub-wins= 2
| sub-losses= 2
| dec-wins= 2
| dec-losses= 3
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
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{{MMA record start}}
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|{{nowrap|14–7–1}}
|Igor Svirid
|Decision (unanimous)
|Double G FC 1
|{{dts|2018|November|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Seoul, South Korea
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami
|{{dts|2017|September|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–6–1
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2016|August|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:38
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–5–1
| TKO (punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber
| {{dts|2015|May|16}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:24
| Pasay, Philippines
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–4–1
| TKO (elbows)
| UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
| {{dts|2014|September|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:18
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–4–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim
| {{dts|2014|January|4}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Marina Bay, Singapore
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3–1
| KO (knee and punches)
| UFC 164
| {{dts|2013|August|31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:58
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3–1
| KO (knee and punches)
| UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann
| {{dts|2013|March|3}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:00
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3–1
| Ryan Biglar
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Pacific Xtreme Combat 32
| {{dts|2012|July|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:53
| Mangilao, Guam
| {{small|Won the PXC Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3–1
| Takahiro Kawanaka
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| Pacific Xtreme Combat 30
| {{dts|2012|March|3}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:12
| Mangilao, Guam
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–3–1
| TKO (punches)
| Pacific Xtreme Combat 27
| {{dts|2011|October|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Mangilao, Guam
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–3–1
| Ross Ebanez
| TKO (punches)
| Pacific Xtreme Combat 26
| {{dts|2011|August|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:44
| Manila, Philippines
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–3–1
| Slade Adelbai
| TKO (punches)
| Rites of Passage 8: Fearless
| {{dts|2010|February|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:10
| Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–3–1
| Dmitry Samoilov
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2009|February|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Tacoma, Washington, United States
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–2–1
| Max Fernandez
| Submission (Achilles lock)
| Heat 8
| {{dts|2008|December|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:22
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1–1
| Brandon Magana
| Submission (armbar)
| {{dts|2008|August|29}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:58
| South Korea
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1–1
| Noboru Onishi
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| {{dts|2008|May|19}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:48
| Tokyo, Japan
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1–1
| Lucio Linhares
| KO (punch)
| {{dts|2008|April|3}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:17
| Saint Petersburg, Russia
| {{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1–1
| Hiroshi Masabuchi
| TKO (punches)
| Heat 6
| {{dts|2008|March|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:47
| Aichi, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1–1
| Submission (armbar)
| World Best Fighter: USA vs. Asia
| {{dts|2007|February|3}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:58
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| {{small|Welterweight debut.}}
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 1–0–1
| Jick-Yong Kim
| Draw
| Spirit MC: Interleague 4
| {{dts|2006|August|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Seoul, South Korea
| {{small|Spirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Seong-Yeol Ahn
| Decision (unanimous)
| Spirit MC: Interleague 3
| {{dts|2006|February|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Seoul, South Korea
| {{small|Spirit MC Middleweight (80kg) bout.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|hyun-gyu-lim|Hyun Gyu Lim}}
- {{Sherdog|21040|Hyun Gyu Lim}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lim, Hyun-Gyu}}
Category:Martial artists from Seoul
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Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
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