Kim 's performances attracted the attention of World Extreme Cagefighting ( WEC ) talent scouts , who offered him a contract .
Kim departed from DEEP to sign a contract with PRIDE Fighting Championships , but the UFC purchased and dismantled PRIDE before Kim could fight in the organization .
Kim 's performances attracted the attention of World Extreme Cagefighting ( WEC ) talent scouts , who offered Kim a contract .
Kim departed from DEEP to sign a contract with PRIDE Fighting Championships , but the UFC purchased and dismantled PRIDE before Kim could fight in the organization .