Kim Soo-chul losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Kim Soo-chul has compiled a 24-9-1 (14) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has nine losses, three of them in title fights.
9. Kim Soo-chul loses to ShÅkÅ SatÅ in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2025 Kim Soo-chul faced ShÅkÅ SatÅ in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Soo-chul was 33 years old with a record of 23-8-1, and SatÅ was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with SatÅ.
8. Kim Soo-chul loses to Naoki Inoue via KO
On September 29, 2024 Kim Soo-chul fought Naoki Inoue for the vacant Rizin bantamweight title. Soo-chul was 32 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Inoue was 27 with a record of 17-4. Soo-chul was on a 4-fight winning streak and Inoue was coming off a win. Inoue stopped Soo-chul via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
7. Kim Soo-chul loses to Juan Archuleta via split decision
On December 31, 2022 Kim Soo-chul faced Juan Archuleta in a bantamweight bout. Soo-chul was 31 years old with a record of 18-6-1, and Archuleta was 35 with a record of 26-4. Soo-chul was on a 2-fight winning streak and Archuleta was coming off a win. Soo-chul lost via split decision. Went the distance with Archuleta.
6. Kim Soo-chul loses to Park Hae-jin via KO
On September 4, 2021 Kim Soo-chul fought Park Hae-jin for the vacant Road FC featherweight title. Soo-chul was 29 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Hae-jin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hae-jin submitted Soo-chul via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Kim Soo-chul loses to Bibiano Fernandes via unanimous decision
On October 18, 2013 Kim Soo-chul defended his ONE bantamweight title against Bibiano Fernandes. Soo-chul was 21 years old with a record of 7-4, and Fernandes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul was on a 3-fight winning streak. Soo-chul lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Fernandes.
4. Kim Soo-chul loses to Moon Jae-hoon via unanimous decision
On March 24, 2012 Kim Soo-chul faced Moon Jae-hoon in a bantamweight bout. Soo-chul was 20 years old with a record of 4-3, and Jae-hoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul was on a 2-fight losing streak. Soo-chul lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jae-hoon.
3. Kim Soo-chul loses to Gustavo Falciroli via KO
On February 11, 2012 Kim Soo-chul faced Gustavo Falciroli in a bantamweight bout. Soo-chul was 20 years old with a record of 4-2, and Falciroli was 29 with a record of 12-3-2. Soo-chul was coming off a loss, while Falciroli was coming off a win. Falciroli submitted Soo-chul via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Kim Soo-chul loses to Leandro Issa via unanimous decision
On September 3, 2011 Kim Soo-chul faced Leandro Issa in a bantamweight bout. Soo-chul was 19 years old with a record of 4-1, and Issa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul was coming off a win. Soo-chul lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Issa.
1. Kim Soo-chul loses to Andrew Leone via KO in 28 seconds
On July 17, 2011 Kim Soo-chul faced Andrew Leone in a bantamweight bout. Soo-chul was 19 years old with a record of 3-0, and Leone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Soo-chul was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Leone submitted Soo-chul via guillotine choke in the 1st round.