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Kim Sang-wook (32), who is called "Stan Gun" Kim Dong-hyun's favorite and "Frogman," is on the verge of entering the UFC main stage. It took a fighter's life to play just one game.
Kim Sang-wook will meet Dom Marfan (25, Australia) in the ROAD TO UFC (RTU) season 4 lightweight (70.3kg) final at UFC 325: Volkanovski vs López 2 undercard at Kudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia on February 1 (Korea time).
RTU is a gateway to granting UFC status to MMA prospects in the Asia-Pacific region. The tournament winner will sign a formal contract with the UFC. Kim Sang-wook, a former AFC welterweight champion with 13 wins and 3 losses, settled in the final by finishing both the quarterfinals and the semifinals with ground finishes.
Marfan, the final opponent, is a formidable opponent with eight wins and two losses. Marfan, who beat "Genius No. 1" Park Jae-hyun in the semifinals, is a well-rounder with both batting and grappling. He has trained since he was 17 years old and has a jiu-jitsu black belt.
However, Kim Sang-wook is full of confidence. Kim Sang-wook coolly analyzed through the UFC, "Mar Pan has good movement and excellent technology, but there is no decisive KO power." As for the game, he predicted, "I think it will eventually be a batting battle because I tried to grapple with each other and it didn't go over well," and boasted, "I'm confident in the physical battle."
This challenge is special for Kim Sang-wook. UFC has been a long-cherished dream for Kim Sang-wook, who started working out as a child to overcome school violence. In particular, teacher Kim Dong-hyun is a hero who paved the way first.
Kim Sang-wook said, "When I first met Dong-hyun, I was only 4 wins and 5 losses in the amateur record, but my brother encouraged me to 'try because I still have a chance,'" and added, "I followed that advice all the way here. I will win this time and become an official UFC fighter and follow in the footsteps of my teacher," he said.
Kim Sang-wook's determination ahead of the showdown is serious. Kim Sang-wook said, "I really sharpened my teeth and prepared my best," adding, "I have nothing more to say except to say that I will show a good performance."
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