Learn more about Junyong Park's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2013
- Four wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, anaconda)
- Four first round finishes
- Began career 3-3. Has gone 10-2 since then.
- Has won three of his last four
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Origin of nickname: “I've been told I look like a ninja turtle, and I wanted to be as tough as iron. Hence, ‘The Iron Turtle.’ It's also a callback to the Korean ironclad warship, the Turtle Ship.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (10/23/21) Park was knocked out by Gregory Rodrigues at 3:13 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (5/8/21) Park won a three round majority decision over Tafon Nchukwi
UFC Fight Night (10/17/20) Park won a three round unanimous decision over John Phillips
UFC Fight Night (12/21/19) Park won a three round unanimous decision over Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night (8/31/19) Park was submitted by Anthony Hernandez via anaconda choke at 4:39 of the second round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? At 23, I just had a sudden desire to train MMA. There was no reason behind it, it just suddenly seemed cool.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Being in the UFC was my dream, but it's only the beginning of the dream. I came to be a legend, and this is the beginning of my legacy.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a swimming coach.
Favorite grappling technique: Anaconda choke
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
