Tae Hyun Bang


Tae Hyun Bang is a South Korean mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2004, he has also competed for World Victory Road and DEEP in Japan. He is the former DEEP Lightweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bang made his promotional debut against Mairbek Taisumov on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bang faced Kajan Johnson on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174. Bang won the fight via knockout and won both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses.
Bang next faced Jon Tuck on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. Bang lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Bang faced Leo Kuntz on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79. He won the fight via split decision.
Bang next faced Nick Hein on September 3, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 93. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bang was released from the UFC on October 2017.

Fight fixing

On November 24, 2017, at the Seoul Central District Court in South Korea, Tae Hyun Bang was sentenced to 10 months in prison, along with the three "brokers" who set up the plot, for accepting bribes in connection to throw his fight against Leo Kuntz at UFC Fight Night 79 for US$92,160, where he bet half of the prize money on Kuntz. UFC officials warned both fighters of potential fight fixing when they noticed a big odd shift in the betting lines leading into the event.

Championships and accomplishments