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Jun Yong Park

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In this Korean name, the family name is Park.

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

Park Jun-yong
Born (1991-02-27) 27 February 1991 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesThe Iron Turtle
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofSeoul, South Korea
TeamKorean Top Team [2][3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins18
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision7
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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

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Park made his UFC debut during UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang, against Anthony Hernandez.[4] He lost this fight by anaconda choke.[5]

Park next faced Marc-André Barriault on December 21, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 165.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Park was expected to face Trevin Giles on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 173.[8] However, Park was removed from the bout on July 23 due to alleged travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][10]

Park faced John Phillips on October 17, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12] 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.[13][14][15]

Park faced Tafon Nchukwi on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 24.[16] He won the fight via majority decision.[17]

Park faced Gregory Rodrigues on October 23, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori.[18] He lost the fight via knockout in round two.[19] This fight earned him Fight of the Night award.[20]

Park faced Eryk Anders on May 21, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 206.[21] He won the bout via split decision.[22] 9 out of 11 media outlets scored the bout for Anders.[23]

Park faced Joseph Holmes on October 29, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 213.[24] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.[25]

Park faced Denis Tiuliulin on February 4, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 218.[26] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.[27]

Park next faced Albert Duraev at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva on July 15, 2023, winning the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[28]

Park faced André Muniz on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.[29] He lost the fight via split decision.[30] 10 out of 14 media outlets scored the bout for Park.[31]

Park was scheduled to face Brad Tavares on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60.[32] However, the bout was scrapped after the weigh-ins when Park was not medically cleared to compete.[33] The bout was rescheduled to take place on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.[34] Park won the fight via split decision.[35]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
24 matches 18 wins 6 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 6 2
By decision 7 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–6 Brad Tavares Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira October 12, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–6 André Muniz Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez December 9, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–5 Albert Duraev Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva July 15, 2023 2 4:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–5 Denis Tiuliulin Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac February 4, 2023 1 4:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–5 Joseph Holmes Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen October 29, 2022 2 3:04 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–5 Eryk Anders Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira May 21, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–5 Gregory Rodrigues KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 2021 2 3:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 13–4 Tafon Nchukwi Decision (majority) UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson May 8, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Nchukwi was deducted one point in round 2 due to repeated groin strikes.
Win 12–4 John Phillips Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie October 17, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 11–4 Marc-André Barriault Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie December 21, 2019 3 5:00 Busan, South Korea
Loss 10–4 Anthony Hernandez Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang 31 August 2019 2 4:39 Shenzhen, China
Win 10–3 Matvey Ivanenko TKO (punches) Real Fight: Double Impact December 8, 2018 3 0:58 Khabarovsk, Russia Won the Yawara FC Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–3 Glenn Sparv Decision (unanimous) RFC Way of the Dragon 2 July 7, 2018 3 5:00 Taipei City, Taiwan Return to Middleweight.
Win 8–3 John Vake TKO (punches) Hex Fight Series 13 March 23, 2018 2 1:33 Melbourne, Australia
Win 7–3 Koji Shikuwa TKO (punches) HEAT 41 December 23, 2017 3 1:57 Nagoya, Japan Middleweight bout.
Win 6–3 Jung Se-yoon Submission (rear-naked choke) Top FC 15 July 22, 2017 1 2:25 Seoul, South Korea
Win 5–3 Ray Cooper III Submission (anaconda choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 56 March 25, 2017 1 N/A Hagåtña, Guam
Win 4–3 Grigoriy Sirenko Submission (rear-naked choke) MFP 204: International Pankration Tournament November 5, 2016 1 2:23 Vladivostok, Russia Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Loss 3–3 Shavkat Rakhmonov Submission (rear-naked choke) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 9 August 7, 2016 2 1:51 Hwasun, South Korea Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win 3–2 Oleg Olenichev TKO (retirement) Art of War 16 January 16, 2016 1 10:00 Beijing, China
Loss 2–2 Son Sung-won Decision (split) Top FC 9 October 24, 2015 3 5:00 Incheon, South Korea
Win 2–1 Kim Jae-woong KO (knee) Top FC 6 April 5, 2015 2 N/A Seoul, South Korea Middleweight bout.
Win 1–1 Kim Yul Decision (unanimous) Top FC 5 February 7, 2015 3 5:00 Busan, South Korea Welterweight debut.
Loss 0–1 Kim Jae-young Decision (unanimous) Top FC: National League 1 December 8, 2013 2 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Middleweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  4. ^ Doherty, Dan (2019-08-31). "UFC Shenzhen Results: Anthony Hernandez Submits Tough Jun Yong Park朴勇俊". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
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