Dong Hyun Ma is a South Korean professional mixed martial artist best known for his successful UFC career and his reputation as one of Korea’s most entertaining lightweights.

Competing under the nickname “Maestro,” Ma represented Busan Team MAD throughout his career while competing in Spirit MC, DEEP, Top FC, and the UFC. A former Top FC Lightweight Tournament Champion, he became known for his aggressive finishing ability, versatility, and willingness to face elite international competition.

Little publicly verified information is available regarding Dong Hyun Ma’s early life before beginning mixed martial arts. Born in South Korea, he began competing professionally in 2007 during the growth of Korean MMA. Early success in Spirit MC and later experience in Japan helped establish him as one of Korea’s top lightweight prospects before eventually joining the UFC.

Dong Hyun Ma developed into a well-rounded mixed martial artist with legitimate finishing ability in every area of the sport. Dong Hyun Ma’s professional victories are evenly divided between knockouts, submissions, and decisions, reflecting a balanced offensive game. Comfortable in striking exchanges and on the ground, he combined aggression with creativity, often looking for finishes regardless of position.

Dong Hyun Ma made his professional debut in 2007 and compiled a 16-11-3 professional record. He won the Top FC Lightweight Tournament in 2015 before signing with the UFC, where he competed from 2015 through 2019. During Dong Hyun Ma’s UFC tenure he earned notable victories over Dominique Steele, Brendan O’Reilly, Takanori Gomi, and Damien Brown while also earning Fight of the Night honors for his memorable bout against Polo Reyes. Throughout his career he consistently accepted difficult matchups against respected international opponents while representing Busan Team MAD on the sport’s biggest stage.

• Professional debut in 2007.
• Top FC Lightweight Tournament Champion.
• UFC veteran. • Fight of the Night bonus winner.
• Victories over Takanori Gomi, Damien Brown, Dominique Steele, and Brendan O’Reilly.
• Longtime representative of Busan Team MAD.

Dong Hyun Ma enjoyed one of the strongest international careers among Korean lightweights of his era. His combination of championship success in Korea, memorable UFC performances, and exciting fighting style secured his reputation as one of South Korea’s most respected lightweight veterans.