TRAINING: Hard work daily in all aspects of MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006. I just wanted to learn jiu-jitsu, so I started as a regular member, but my coach offered to let me participate in an amateur tournament; that's how I started my MMA career.

What ranks and titles have you held? Super Korean Season 3 winner, Korean BJJ Association winner, Road FC Bantamweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? Dong Hyun Kim is my hero. I consider him as a pioneer of Korean MMA and I want to exceed his achievements.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? After I started training, I set my goal to become the best fighter. And the UFC is a promotion that can provide me with an opportunity to become the best and achieve my goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I majored in physical education and physiology in college.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was just an ordinary college student.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won the Super Korean Season 3

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Road FC Bantamweight Champion

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke, Triangle Choke, and Triangle Armbar.

Favorite striking technique: I like the right straight and flying knee

•    Pro since 2007

•    Nine wins by submission, two by KO; has finished last 11 wins

•    Has won five of his last seven

•    Six first round finishes