Park Jun-yong

Park Jun-yong, known as “The Iron Turtle,” is a South Korean mixed martial artist competing in the UFC middleweight division, recognized for his durability and ground striking records. After compiling a formidable 10-3 record in regional Asian promotions, Park Jun-yong, known as ‘The Iron Turtle,’ established himself as a dominant force in mixed martial arts. He made his professional MMA debut in 2013, quickly building a reputation for his durability and comprehensive skill set. A significant early career achievement included a submission victory against Ray Cooper III at Pacific Xtreme Combat 56 in March 2017.

In October 2020, Park delivered a career-defining performance against John Phillips at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie, securing a unanimous decision win and setting a new three-round UFC record for ground strikes landed with an impressive 258, surpassing Matt Riddle’s previous record. Throughout his UFC tenure, Park Jun-yong has continued to accumulate significant victories and accolades, competing consistently at a high level. In October 2021, he earned a ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus, further cementing his reputation for thrilling contests.

His mastery of submissions is evident in notable victories via rear-naked choke against Joseph Holmes in October 2022, Denis Tiuliulin in February 2023, and Albert Duraev in July 2023. Known for his tactical approach and striking accuracy of 51% alongside a robust takedown defense of 58%, Park is a formidable presence in the middleweight division. As an active competitor in 2024, Park Jun-yong secured a split decision victory over Brad Tavares. Continuing his momentum into 2025, he earned a unanimous decision win against Ismail Naurdiev and is slated for upcoming fights, including a highly anticipated bout against Ikram Aliskerov.

Park remains a pivotal figure in the UFC middleweight division, consistently proving his elite skill and unwavering fighting spirit.