GIF: Dong Hyun Kim KOs Hathaway with devastating elbow at UFC Fight Night in China
The UFC's second event in China (UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway) ended with a bang. After a missed strike by John Hathaway, Dong Hyun Kim hit him with a spinning elbow, knocking him out cold at the 1:02 mark of the third round. The win earned Kim a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
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Twitter reactions:
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 1, 2014
I think that's the first spinning back elbow knockout in #UFC history. Amazing. Kim is for real. A top contender at 170 pounds right now.
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) March 1, 2014
#Kim just won UFC by #Elbow #TKO #Fight was so worth the early wake up
— Tigerlilli (@Maggslilly) March 1, 2014
The Macau, China event also crowned the first winner of The Ultimate Fighter: China, with Zhang Lipeng defeating Wang Sai by a split decision.
Also earning a Performance of the Night bonus was heavyweight Matt Mitrione, who knocked out Shawn Jordan at the end of the first round.
Picking up Fight of the Night bonuses were lightweights Yui Chul Nam and Kazuki Tokudome, whose preliminary card fight (a split decision in favour of Nam) is on the early short list for Fight of the Year. The bout wasn't without controversy, as many questioned one of the judge's scorecards.
Apparently MMA judging sucks worldwide. #TUFChinaFinale
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 1, 2014
The UFC is set to return to China for a second time this year (and third time overall) in August, with the card undetermined at this time.
Results from UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway:
| Weight Class | Result |
|---|---|
| Welterweight | Dong Hyun Kim def. John Hathaway (KO) |
| Welterweight | Zhang Lipeng def. Wang Sai (Decision) |
| Heavyweight | Matt Mitrione def. Shawn Jordan (KO) |
| Featherweight | Hatsu Hioki def. Ivan Menjivar (Unanimous Decision) |