Jun Yong Park

Park Jun-yong (born 27 February 1991), anglicized as Jun Yong Park, is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2013, Park compiled a 10–3 record, fighting mainly for a various regional Asian promotions, with his most memorable win being against future Professional Fighters League Welterweight champ, Ray Cooper III.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Park made his UFC debut during UFC Fight Night 157, against Anthony Hernandez. He lost this fight by anaconda choke.

Park next faced Marc-André Barriault on December 21, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 165. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Park was expected to face Trevin Giles on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173. However, Park was removed from the bout on July 23 due to alleged travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Park faced John Phillips on October 17, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Park landed 258 ground strikes during the fight, breaking the previous record of 251 ground strikes landed in a three-round fight set by Matt Riddle 11 years prior.

Park faced Tafon Nchukwi on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 24. He won the fight via majority decision.

Park faced Gregory Rodrigues on October 23, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 196. He lost the fight via knockout in round two. This fight earned him Fight of the Night award.

Park faced Eryk Anders on May 21, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 206. He won the bout via split decision. 9 out of 11 media outlets scored the bout for Anders.

Park faced Joseph Holmes on October 29, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 213. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.

Park faced Denis Tiuliulin on February 4, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 218. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.

Park next faced Albert Duraev at UFC on ESPN 49 on July 15, 2023, winning the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Park faced André Muniz on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233. He lost the fight via split decision. 10 out of 14 media outlets scored the bout for Park.

Park was scheduled to face Brad Tavares on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. However, the bout was scrapped after the weigh-ins when Park was not medically cleared to compete. The bout was rescheduled to take place on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. Park won the fight via split decision.

Park was scheduled to face Ismail Naurdiev on May 17, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 256. However, for unknown reasons, the bout was rescheduled to UFC on ABC 8 and was held on June 21. After Naurdiev was deduced two points due to an illegal knee, Park won the fight by unanimous decision.

Park faced Ikram Aliskerov on October 25, 2025 at UFC 321. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Park was scheduled to face Edmen Shahbazyan on April 4, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 272. However, Park had to withdraw due to an injury.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Yawara FC Yawara FC Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ikram Aliskerov Decision (unanimous) UFC 321

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Ismail Naurdiev Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.

Baku, Azerbaijan Win

Brad Tavares Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

André Muniz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Albert Duraev Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Denis Tiuliulin Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Joseph Holmes Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Eryk Anders Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Gregory Rodrigues KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tafon Nchukwi Decision (majority) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

John Phillips Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Marc-André Barriault Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie

Busan, South Korea Loss

Anthony Hernandez Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang

Shenzhen, China Win

Matvey Ivanenko TKO (punches) Real Fight: Double Impact

Khabarovsk, Russia Win

Glenn Sparv Decision (unanimous) RFC Way of the Dragon 2

Taipei City, Taiwan Win

John Vake TKO (punches) Hex Fight Series 13

Melbourne, Australia Win

Koji Shikuwa TKO (punches) HEAT 41

Nagoya, Japan Win

Jung Se-yoon Submission (rear-naked choke) Top FC 15

Seoul, South Korea Win

Ray Cooper III Submission (anaconda choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 56

Hagåtña, Guam Win

Grigoriy Sirenko Submission (rear-naked choke) Modern Fighting Pankration 204

Vladivostok, Russia Loss

Shavkat Rakhmonov Submission (rear-naked choke) Kazakhstan MMA Federation: Battle of Nomads 9

Hwasun, South Korea Win

Oleg Olenichev TKO (retirement) Art of War 16

Beijing, China Loss

Son Sung-won Decision (split) Top FC 9

Incheon, South Korea Win

Kim Jae-woong KO (knee) Top FC 6

Seoul, South Korea Win

Kim Yul Decision (unanimous) Top FC 5

Busan, South Korea Loss

Kim Jae-young Decision (unanimous) Top FC: National League 1

Seoul, South Korea