Tae Ho Jin

Overview

Tae Ho Jin (진태호) was born on June 7, 1989, in South Korea representing Korea Top Team.

Standing 6’0″ (182 cm) with a 76-inch (193 cm) reach, he has competed across featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, and middleweight during his professional career. Known by the nickname “Camellia,” Jin owns a professional record of 12-8 and represents Ronin Crew.

Making his professional debut in 2011, Tae Ho Jin gradually developed into one of Korea’s most experienced veterans. His résumé includes appearances in ROAD FC, Double G FC, ONE Championship, DEEP, Shooto, Angel’s Fighting Championship, Black Combat, and several international promotions throughout Asia. His championship run in Double G FC marked the peak of his regional career and helped establish him among Korea’s top welterweights.

Early Life & Background

Little publicly documented information exists regarding Tae Ho Jin’s childhood or early martial arts background. Like many Korean fighters who entered the sport during the early 2010s, much of his development occurred before widespread media coverage of domestic MMA became common.

Tae Ho Jin began competing professionally in 2011, quickly demonstrating a willingness to fight experienced opposition while moving between several weight classes. Training under Ronin Crew, he developed into a balanced mixed martial artist capable of blending technical striking with effective submission grappling. Over time, his experience against quality domestic and international opponents became one of his defining strengths.

Fighting Style

Although Tae Ho Jin has earned the nickname “Camellia,” his fighting style is anything but delicate. He is a well-rounded mixed martial artist who is comfortable striking at range, wrestling in the clinch, and capitalizing on submission opportunities.

His professional victories include:

• 3 wins by KO/TKO
• 4 wins by submission
• 5 wins by decision

The variety of his finishes reflects his versatility. Tae Ho Jin has earned stoppages through powerful punches, kimuras, rear naked chokes, and armbars, while also proving capable of controlling experienced opponents over three rounds. His long reach has been an important advantage throughout his career, allowing him to maintain distance before mixing in takedowns and grappling exchanges.

One of his greatest assets has been his durability and willingness to compete against larger opponents. During his ONE Championship tenure, Tae Ho Jin accepted middleweight bouts despite spending much of his career at lightweight and welterweight, illustrating his willingness to take difficult opportunities.

Professional Career

Tae Ho Jin made his professional debut in 2011, earning a first-round rear naked choke victory before joining ROAD FC, where he gained valuable experience against Korea’s top domestic talent. Although his early record was inconsistent, he steadily improved while competing in organizations including DEEP, Shooto, and Angel’s Fighting Championship.

His breakthrough came in Double G FC, where he assembled an impressive run that included victories over Je Il Jung, Han Seul Kim, and Burenzorig Batmunkh. In November 2020, Tae Ho Jin defeated Han Seul Kim by split decision to capture the vacant Double G FC Welterweight Championship, one of the biggest accomplishments of his career. He successfully followed that performance with another impressive victory over Mongolia’s Burenzorig Batmunkh in the promotion’s main event.

Those performances earned Tae Ho Jin a contract with ONE Championship. He made an immediate impression by submitting former ONE title challenger Agilan Thani via first-round kimura at ONE 156 in April 2022. The victory showcased his grappling ability against one of the promotion’s most recognizable welterweights. He later faced Valmir da Silva and Hiroyuki Tetsuka, both experienced international competitors, before returning to Korea.

Since 2024, Tae Ho Jin has competed in Black Combat, earning a split-decision victory over Yul Kim before dropping a competitive decision to Jun Seo Choi. A scheduled bout with Luan Santiago at Black Combat 15 was later cancelled, highlighting his continued activity against quality opposition.

Career Highlights

• Professional record of 12-8.
• Nicknamed “Camellia.”
• Represents Ronin Crew.
• Professional debut in 2011.
• Former Double G FC Welterweight Champion.
• Competed for ONE Championship, ROAD FC, Black Combat, Double G FC, Shooto, DEEP, and Angel’s Fighting Championship.
• Defeated former ONE title challenger Agilan Thani by first-round kimura.
• Won notable fights over Han Seul Kim, Je Il Jung, Burenzorig Batmunkh, and Yul Kim.

Summary & Trajectory

Tae Ho Jin’s career reflects persistence, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace difficult challenges. Rather than remaining within a single promotion or weight class, he has consistently sought opportunities across Asia, building experience against a diverse range of opponents. His championship success in Double G FC and appearances in ONE Championship demonstrate the level he has reached during his professional career.

Even after more than a decade as a professional, Jin continues to compete against respected regional talent. His balanced skill set, veteran experience, and willingness to test himself in major Asian promotions have established him as one of the more respected welterweight veterans in Korean MMA.