Kim extends deal with UFC

Kim extends deal with UFC

Kim Dong-hyun, top, and Nate Diaz compete during their UFC welterweight mixed martial arts match Saturday at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Kim won by unanimous decision. / AP-Yonhap By Yi Whan-woo Mixed martial artist Kim Dong-hyun of South Korea agreed a four-match extension with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Monday, after a five bout winning streak on Jan. 2. Kim is the first Asian UFC fighter to achieve such a string of results in the welterweight division. “Kim still has one match remaining according to the original agreement with the UFC, but the organization offered to extend his contract with satisfactory conditions,” Kim’s agency, IB Sports said, Monday. “I set several goals this year including re-signing with the UFC as well as competing in four matches,” Kim said The 29-year-old’s fifth win was a unanimous decision over Nate Diaz of the United States in Las Vegas, after dominating the fight using his skills as a former judoka. The Korean has been drawing increasing attention in the UFC since his debut in May 2008. Kim has five victories in his six fights including a technical knockout win over Jason Tan of England in his first match, while one of Kim’s fights in January 2009 was ruled a no contest as the opponent failed a drug test after the match.

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