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June 26, 2026

Korean Fighter Ko Seok-hyun Chases Third UFC Win

South Korean fighter Ko Seok-hyun, nicknamed the "Korean Tyson," will face Brazilian Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on July 19 in Oklahoma City. Ko's judo-based grappling style will clash with Lebosnoyani's aggressive Brazilian jiujitsu approach. This marks Ko's return after eight months away due to a rib injury that canceled a February fight.
Why It Matters
If you follow combat sports or want to cheer on Korean athletes competing on the world stage, this is a big moment for Korean representation in the UFC.
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