Ronald Jhun

Ronald Jhun (born September 21, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1998, Jhun has formerly competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, Shooto, King of the Cage, Rumble on the Rock, and the World Fighting Alliance. Jhun is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion.

Background Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jhun competed in football through high school and also competed in wrestling during his junior and senior years. After graduating, Jhun was introduced to mixed martial arts by his brother-in-law, Ray Cooper, and David Pa'aluhi, who would both also go on to have success as professional MMA fighters.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Jhun made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1998, competing under the SuperBrawl banner. Jhun compiled an overall record of 21–11–1 and won the King of the Cage Welterweight Championship before being signed by the UFC.

UFC and Strikeforce Jhun made his UFC debut on August 21, 2004 at UFC 49 against Chris Lytle. Jhun was defeated via guillotine choke submission in the first round.

Jhun returned to the regional circuit, and went on a ten-fight losing streak during which he competed at Strikeforce: Triple Threat against Eugene Jackson in a Middleweight bout on December 8, 2006. Jhun, who had faced Jackson in his professional debut, again lost in the rematch via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Independent promotions Jhun has gone 2–6 in his last eight fights, but on August 7, 2010, defeated Michael Winkelspecht via rear-naked choke submission in the second round to become the X-1 Middleweight Champion.

Personal life Jhun is married and has five children.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Zebaztian Kadestam TKO (leg kicks) PXC: Pacific Xtreme Combat 35

Pasig, Philippines Loss

Dave Courchaine Submission (rear-naked choke) Destiny MMA: Na Koa 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

A Sol Kwon Submission (rear-naked choke) HEAT 16

Osaka, Japan Win

Yoshitaro Niimi Decision (unanimous) HEAT 15

Nagoya, Japan Win

Michael Winkelspecht Submission (rear-naked choke) X-1 vs. Destiny MMA: Showdown in Waipahu 3

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Dylan Clay TKO (corner stoppage) X-1: Legends

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

James Fanshier Submission (armbar) KOTC: No Holds Barred

Porterville, California, United States Loss

Jeremiah Metcalf Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge 63

Tahoe, California, United States Loss

Eugene Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Triple Threat

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Akira Kikuchi Submission (armlock) Shooto: Champion Carnival

Yokohama, Japan Loss

Keita Nakamura Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Punishment in Paradise: East vs. West

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Antonio McKee Decision (split) Extreme Wars 3

Oakland, California, United States Loss

Frank Trigg Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Rock 8

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Thales Leites TKO (doctor stoppage) Rumble on the Rock: Qualifiers

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Jay Hieron TKO (cut) Lockdown in Paradise 1

Lahaina, Hawaii, United States Win

Shigetoshi Iwase Decision (unanimous) Punishment in Paradise 9

Hawaii, United States Loss

Jason Miller Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) SuperBrawl 37

Kapolei, Hawaii, United States Loss

Chris Lytle Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 49

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ryan Schultz TKO (corner stoppage) Rumble on the Rock 5

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Kyle Brees TKO SuperBrawl 33

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Andrew Chappelle Decision (unanimous) Ring of Honor 3

ʻEwa Beach, Hawaii, United States Win

Sean Taylor TKO (corner stoppage) Rumble on the Rock 4

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Tiki Ghosn Decision (split) SuperBrawl 31

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

John Alessio Decision (unanimous) KOTC 29: Renegades

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous) KOTC 23: Sin City

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

James Meals TKO (submission to strikes) Kaos Fighting Championships 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Mike Penalber Decision (unanimous) SuperBrawl 28

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Draw

Dennis Hallman Draw KOTC 19: Street Fighter

San Jacinto, California, United States Draw

Shonie Carter Draw SuperBrawl 27

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Stephan Potvin Submission (toe hold) UCC Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Masanori Suda Decision (majority) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7

Osaka, Japan Loss

Izuru Takeuchi Decision (majority) Shooto: Treasure Hunt 1

Tokyo, Japan Win

Shannon Ritch TKO (punches) Warriors Quest 3

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Jermaine Andre TKO (punches) World Fighting Alliance 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Pete Spratt KO (knee) Warriors Quest 2

Hawaii, United States Win

Joe Stevenson Decision (unanimous) Warriors Quest 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Dave Strasser Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 21

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Brian Sleeman Submission (armbar) KOTC 8: Bombs Away

Williams, California, United States Win

J.T. Taylor TKO (knees) Hawaii Combat 2

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States Win

Jordon Klimp TKO (punches) IFC: Warriors Challenge 11

Fresno, California, United States Win

Jason Von Flue TKO (punches) IFC: Warriors Challenge 10

Friant, California, United States Loss

Erik Paulson Decision (unanimous) SuperBrawl 17

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Kim Mason TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 16

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Yuki Sasaki Submission (triangle armbar) Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1

Tokyo, Japan Win

Deshon Dungey Submission (rear-naked choke) SuperBrawl 15

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

John Chrisostomo TKO (cut) SuperBrawl 14

Guam Win

Skip McNeil TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 14

Guam Loss

Marcos da Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) SuperBrawl 13

Hawaii, United States Win

James Zikic Decision (majority) SuperBrawl 12

Hawaii, United States Loss

James Zikic Submission (rear-naked choke) SuperBrawl 11

Hawaii, United States Win

Paul Cutts TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 11

Hawaii, United States Loss

Eugene Jackson Technical Submission (forearm choke) SuperBrawl 8

Hawaii, United States