Dong Hyun Ma

“Maestro”

LightweightSouth Korea3-fight losing streak

16Wins

11Losses

3Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWW

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Profile

Age: 38 (born September 9, 1988)
Born in: Busan
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 3-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

KO/TKO 1
Decision 2

Losses in the UFC5

KO/TKO 4
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.84 top 67%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 4.1

Striking accuracy41%Better than 35% of lightweights

Strike defense55%Better than 49% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.27 top 55%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy54%Better than 87% of lightweights

Takedown defense33%Better than 10% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Ma last fought on December 21, 2019 (Loss vs Omar Morales). Ma has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Dong Hyun Ma

Dong Hyun Ma "Maestro", born in Busan, South Korea on September 9, 1988, is a lightweight mixed martial artist. Ma is 5' 11" tall with a 70" reach.

Ma's professional career began in 2007, debuting with Spirit MC Interleague. A 13-6 record outside the UFC came first. Ma first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal in November 2015 and lost to Dominique Steele by KO/TKO. Ma's UFC record stands at 3-5 after 8 fights.

Ma usually wins on the scorecards: 2 of 3 UFC wins went to a decision.

Ma needed only 1:30 to beat Takanori Gomi at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami, the fastest UFC win of that career. Ma has never been submitted in the UFC. Before and outside the UFC, Ma fought in Spirit MC (1-1-2) and Spirit MC Interleague (3-1).

Ma's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie in December 2019, where Ma lost to Omar Morales.

UFC fight history

L

Omar Morales

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie

Dec 21, 2019

15Str 0TD 0KD
L

Scott Holtzman

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · R2 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler

Aug 3, 2019

16Str 1TD 0KD
L

Devonte Smith

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:53

UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva

Feb 9, 2019

1Str 0TD 0KD
W

Damien Brown

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold

Feb 10, 2018

67Str 0TD 0KD
W

Takanori Gomi

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:30

UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami

Sep 22, 2017

13Str 0TD 1KD
W

Brendan O'Reilly

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

Dec 3, 2016

21Str 4TD 0KD
L

Marco Polo Reyes

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 1:52

UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2

Jun 4, 2016

83Str 2TD 0KD
L

Dominique Steele

KO/TKO · Slam to On Ground · R3 0:27

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal

Nov 28, 2015

19Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Dong Hyun Ma is 16-11-3 across 30 professional fights in 13 promotions, since a pro debut on March 11, 2007 (Spirit MC Interleague). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins16

KO/TKO 6
Submission 6
Decision 4

Pro losses11

KO/TKO 4
Submission 2
Decision 5

Finish rate: 75% of wins
Longest win streak: 5
Current streak: 3 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	3-5	2015
Spirit MC	1-1-2	2008
Spirit MC Interleague	3-1	2007
Deep	0-3	2009
AOW	1-0-1	2009
Top FC	2-0	2015
Gladiator	1-0	2011
KF-	1-0	2011
KOF	1-0	2010
King of Fight	1-0	2014
Road FC	1-0	2011
Sun FC	1-0	2014
Vale Tudo Japan	0-1	2014

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Omar Morales	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie	Dec 21, 2019
L	Scott Holtzman	TKO (doctor stoppage), R2	UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler	Aug 3, 2019
L	Devonte Smith	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 234	Feb 9, 2019
W	Damien Brown	Decision (split), R3	UFC 221	Feb 10, 2018
W	Takanori Gomi	TKO (punches), R1	UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami	Sep 22, 2017
W	Brendan O'Reilly	Decision (unanimous), R3	The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale	Dec 3, 2016
L	Polo Reyes	KO (punches), R3	UFC 199	Jun 4, 2016
L	Dominique Steele	KO (slam), R3	UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal	Nov 28, 2015
W	Jung Min Kang	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Top FC 8: Heart of a Champion	Apr 15, 2015
W	Toshikatsu Harada	TKO (punches), R1	Top FC 6: Unbreakable Dream	Apr 5, 2015
L	Kuniyoshi Hironaka	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R2	Vale Tudo Japan - VTJ 6th	Oct 4, 2014
W	Suk-Young Lee	KO (punch), R1	Sun FC 2	Jun 28, 2014
W	Rekson Rekson	TKO (punches), R1	King of Fight 4	May 17, 2014
W	In Ho Cha	Submission (cattle catch neck crank), R1	Road FC 3: Explosion	Jul 24, 2011
W	Yuta Nakamura	TKO (doctor stoppage), R2	Gladiator 18	May 22, 2011
W	Yong Jae Lee	Submission (rear-naked choke), R3	KF-1: MMA World Competition	Apr 30, 2011
L	Yoshitomo Watanabe	Decision (unanimous), R2	Deep 49: Impact	Aug 27, 2010
L	Shigetoshi Iwase	Decision (unanimous), R2	Deep 48: Impact	Jul 3, 2010
W	Hiromu Nagado	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	KOF: The Beginning of Legend	Apr 24, 2010
L	Hidetaka Monma	Decision (unanimous), R2	Deep: Fan Thanksgiving Festival 2	Nov 20, 2009
D	Vaughn Anderson	Draw, R2	AOW 14: Ground Zero	Sep 26, 2009
W	Lubomir Guedjev	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	AOW 13: Rising Force	Jul 18, 2009
D	Sang Il	Draw, R2	Spirit MC 18: The Champion	Aug 31, 2008
L	Ho Jin Kim	Decision (majority), R2	Spirit MC 17: All In	Jun 29, 2008
W	Hoo Sun Lee	Submission (guillotine choke), R2	Spirit MC 16: Clash of Pride	Apr 27, 2008
D	Jung Hwan Cha	Draw, R3	Spirit MC 15: Come Back Home	Mar 1, 2008
L	Yoon Young Kim	Submission (armbar), R1	Spirit MC Interleague 6: The Road	Jun 17, 2007
W	Ki Chool Jung	Decision (unanimous), R2	Spirit MC Interleague 5	Mar 11, 2007
W	Dae Gun Kim	Submission (triangle choke), R1	Spirit MC Interleague 5	Mar 11, 2007
W	Myeon Kwang Min	Decision (unanimous), R2	Spirit MC Interleague 5	Mar 11, 2007

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Dong Hyun Ma's record?

Dong Hyun Ma's professional MMA record is 16 wins, 11 losses and 3 draws.

How old is Dong Hyun Ma?

Dong Hyun Ma is 38 years old, born on September 9, 1988.

How tall is Dong Hyun Ma and what is their reach?

Dong Hyun Ma stands 5' 11" with a 70" reach.

Who did Dong Hyun Ma fight last?

Dong Hyun Ma lost to Omar Morales by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie on Dec 21, 2019.