Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – For a guy whose last three fights were marred by opponent changes and withdrawals, a short-notice booking with oft-injured opponent would be cause for concern. UFC welterweight Dong Hyun Kim (21-3-1 MMA, 12-3 UFC) admits he worried whether Tarec Saffiedine (16-5 MMA, 2-2 UFC) would show up when he signed on to replace Matt Brown at Friday’s UFC 207. It’s hard to blame him considering Saffiendine’s long history of withdrawing from bouts after mishaps in training. “I was actually praying I’d be able to enter the arena in Las Vegas,” Kim told MMAjunkie via interprer during a media day in support of the event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Thankfully, Saffiedine showed, and the fight is on for the pay-per-view main card in a bout that could leave Kim with a three-fight win streak or bring Saffiedine redemption after a 1-2 run. Kim has only officially lost in the UFC on three occasions, most recently to current champ Tyron Woodley
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UFC 207′s Dong Hyun Kim still calling out Demian Maia, hopes to steal title shot – MMA Junkie