Last fight
Win
Rowe vs Lebosnoyani
Feb. 21, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 77
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 125
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 10
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
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Win
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
UFC Performance Institute
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
27
Height
71.00
Weight
170.50
Octagon Debut
Feb. 21, 2026
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
43.50
- Pro since 2018
- Three wins via KO, five wins via Submission (Triangle x3, Guillotine, Scarf Hold Armlock)
- Seven first-round finishes
- Perfect 5-0 since moving from lightweight to welterweight
- Two pro losses are to UFC-vet Spike Carlyle & DWCS-vet JaCobi Jones
- Fought for the LFA Lightweight Title in May 2023, lost via TKO and moved up to welterweight
- Has been training jiu-jitsu since he was three years old
UFC Fight Night (2/21/26) Lebosnoyani won a three round split decision over Phil Rowe
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
Episode 4 (9/2/25) Lebosnoyani knocked out Jack Congdon at 1:08 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? Being in the UFC has been my dream since I was a little kid, so my whole life’s work has been an accumulation that has built up to this moment.
What professional titles have you held? Lights Out lightweight title
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Black belt in BJJ
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest to date was when I fought for the LFA lightweight championship. This fight was a turning point in my career. It was a tough loss that I took, but it was a blessing in disguise because since then I’ve completely changed my approach to fighting and have experienced nothing but success.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Georges St-Pierre. Me and my dad grew up watching him when I was a kid. In my opinion, I think he’s the gold standard of what a martial artist is and how they should carry themselves.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been pursuing becoming a UFC fighter since I was three years old. I’ve never had a real job.
Origin of nickname: My name is essentially based off the movie, The Lion King. But I gained my nickname when I was wrestling in high school; my teammates gave it to me and it just kind of stuck.
What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? I love photography. When I’m not fighting or training, I love documenting my friends and their mixed martial arts journeys.
