Hip-hop singer Lee Jung-hyun (23) continued his relentless move toward achieving 20 wins in certain MMA groups.
The semi-finals of the 3rd Road FC flyweight (57 kg) championship tournament were held at Wonju Chiak Gymnasium in Gangwon State on Dec. 29, 2024. Lee Jung-hyun, a former Road to UFC Season 2, won the title by unanimous decision over Pyeon Ye-jun (18).
Lee Jung-hyun made her presence known as "Rapping Fighter" in Season 4 of Mnet's hip-hop audition "High School Rapper" in 2021. He was eliminated from a one-on-one theme battle in which 24 people competed after passing the attendance check rap exploration match, grade competition cypher, and group evaluation. He is an active rapper who has participated in four albums, including two single albums.
The UFC launched the RTU in 2022 to explore Asian talent. Lee Jung-hyun advanced to Japan's Rizin, one of the MMA's big leagues in 2024, leaving the 2023 Season 2 semifinals behind, but he has lost two consecutive games.
However, from January 2018 to the end of the year 2024 tournament, road FC has been active with 18 wins and 2 losses in 2,550 days (6 years, 11 months and 24 days). This is the record for all host tournaments, including 8 wins and 2 losses for amateurs and 5 wins for the Africa TV Road Championship (ARC).
Road FC's 15 consecutive wins are also impressive for 2116 days (5 years, 9 months and 14 days) since March 2019. If the scope is narrowed down to professional games that started in May 2020, it will be 1,682 days (4 years, 7 months and 7 days) and 10 consecutive wins.
Lee Jung-hyun has never lost through KO or submission while playing 20 Road FC matches. A win by five KO's in Road FC provides an idea why the team is recognized for its destructive power, which is rare in lightweight division.
Road FC, which celebrated its 5,182nd anniversary (14 years, 2 months and 7 days), said Lee Jung-hyun, who acquired the right to play in a title match, "10 consecutive wins in professional golf are the first in the history of a major company." On the same day, Lee will have a showdown with Ko Dong-hyuk (28), who beat Jeong Jae-bok (25), the third flyweight champion.
Lee Jung-hyun, who beat Pyeon Ye-jun, confessed, "There are still mental and physical damages and adverse effects of losing both games in Raizin, Japan." Attention is focusing on whether he will be able to soothe his hurt pride by becoming the Road FC flyweight champion in 2025. 토토사이트
Lee Jung-hyun vs Ko Dong-hyuk The 3rd Road FC flyweight championship match is scheduled to be held at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on March 16 (capacity of 4,507).