UFC Fight Night 117 Results: Dong Hyun Kim stops Takanori Gomi in Round 1 (VIDEO)

By Chris Taylor - September 22, 2017

A lightweight scrap between PIRDE legend Takanori Gomi and Dong Hyun Kim took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 117 main card in Japan.

Round one begins and Gomi comes forward and misses with a left hand. Kim replies with a body kick. Gomi presses forward and throws a combination. Kim responds with another kick to the body. Kim lands a straight right hand that floors Gomi. He jumps on him with some serious ground and pound. Takanori covers up and the referee jumps in and stops the fight.

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