Former UFC welterweight contender Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim has ignited the Korean MMA scene after releasing new footage of himself sparring with global superstar Conor McGregor during a visit to SBG Ireland. The video, published on Kim’s official YouTube channel, shows the two veterans exchanging controlled but spirited rounds including a moment where McGregor lands a sharp body shot that forces Kim to briefly double over, drawing widespread reaction online.
Kim traveled to Dublin as part of a European training and content tour, reconnecting with several notable fighters and coaches. According to Korean media reports, Kim had previously met McGregor during an earlier visit, but this marks the first publicly shared sparring session between the two former UFC standouts.
The footage highlights McGregor’s trademark timing and precision, while Kim showcases the durability and composure that defined his UFC career. Fans quickly circulated the clip across Korean social platforms, praising Kim for stepping into live rounds with one of the sport’s most recognizable figures.
McGregor, who has been steadily increasing training intensity amid ongoing speculation about his UFC return, has appeared in multiple sparring clips in recent weeks. Each release has drawn global attention, and Kim’s video adds a new layer of intrigue as McGregor continues to sharpen his form at SBG Ireland.
Kim’s European tour has included stops in England and Iceland, where he trained with fighters such as Paddy Pimblett and former opponent Gunnar Nelson. His session with McGregor stands out as the most high‑profile moment of the trip, further solidifying his post‑retirement presence as a leading Korean MMA media personality.
The sparring video continues to trend across Korean combat‑sports communities, with fans celebrating the rare crossover between two of Asia’s and Europe’s most recognizable MMA veterans.
Sparring video courtesy of StungunTV:
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