Denis Kang
Loss
KO/TKO (R2 · 4:24)UFC 105: Couture vs Vera
- Pro record 35-16-2 (2 NC)
- UFC record 1-2-0
- Outside the UFC 34-14-2 (2 NC)
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 3 bouts · through 2009-11-14
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
3 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2009-11-14
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2009-04-18
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Denis Kang's professional MMA record?
Denis Kang has a professional MMA record of 35-16-2 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Denis Kang's UFC record?
Denis Kang's UFC record is 1-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 34-14-2 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Denis Kang fight next?
Denis Kang does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Denis Kang?
Denis Kang is 49 years old, born September 17, 1977.
How tall is Denis Kang?
Denis Kang stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 196 cm (77") reach.
Where is Denis Kang from?
Denis Kang is from Canada.
When was Denis Kang's last fight?
Denis Kang last fought on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105: Couture vs Vera, losing to Michael Bisping by KO/TKO in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Denis Kang vs Xavier Foupa-Pokam?
Denis Kang defeated Xavier Foupa-Pokam by unanimous decision at UFC 97: Redemption on April 18, 2009. All three judges (Doug Crosby, Nelson Hamilton, Cecil Peoples) scored the fight 30-27 in Denis Kang's favor.
Denis Kang scouting report
Denis Kang (Canada), a middleweight, went 35-16-2 (2 NC) as a pro and 1-2 in the UFC (34-14-2 and 2 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 93: Franklin vs Henderson on January 17, 2009; his only UFC win came by decision. His height of 71 inches is 2.1 inches below the middleweight average (73.1 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Michael Bisping, then 7-2 in the UFC, on November 14, 2009 (UFC 105: Couture vs Vera).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Denis Kang vs the middleweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 3 UFC bouts (34:00 of fight time).
| Stat | Kang | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 268 in 34:00 | 4 | 7 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 39.3%68 of 173 landed | 49.8% | 2 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 1.861 in 34:00 | 3.8 | 1 |
| Significant strike defense | 63.3%105 of 166 avoided | 50.4% | 98 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.58 in 34:00 | 1.5 | 93 |
| Takedown accuracy | 66.7%8 of 12 landed | 40.4% | 90 |
| Takedown defense | 0%0 of 3 stopped | 63.4% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.92 in 34:00 | 0.5 | 79 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.41 in 34:00 | 0.5 | 65 |
| Control time | 51.3%17:27 of 34:00 | 19.5% | 99 |
| Average fight time | 11:203 bouts | 9:59 | 68 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 186 cm73.1″ | |
| Reach | 196 cm77″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active middleweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 30-9-0UFC record entering: 7-2-0KO/TKOR2 4:24UFC 105: Couture vs VeraNov 14, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 32-22-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 97: RedemptionApr 18, 2009Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 18-8-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0SUBR2 4:36UFC 93: Franklin vs HendersonJan 17, 2009Result & stats