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JooSang Yoo

"Zombie Jr."
9-2-0★ 1bonusSouth KoreaSouth KoreaLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0
9-2-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

JooSang Yoo holds a professional MMA record of 9-2-0. JooSang Yoo has won 9 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, JooSang Yoo lands 3.99 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.72 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1994-01-21
Age
32
Nationality
South Korea
Birthplace
South Korea

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxing
  • 2024Contract winner · Zfn
  • 2023HEAT Featherweight Champion · HEAT (Japan)
  • 2022AFC Featherweight Champion · AFC (Angel's Fighting Championship)
  • Purple belt · BJJ
  • Amateur MMA undefeated · Record
  • Started in Taekwondo
  • AGE 14Started in Boxing
  • AGE 27Started in MMA
  • Boxing 1-0 · Professional record · Passed the Korean pro test and debuted as a professional boxer in November 2014; his only recorded pro bout was a win over 김동희 (Kim Dong-hee), who later became Korean super-lightweight champion. He left boxing over a manager/contract dispute. Dailian corroborates the November 2014 pro debut; the 1-0 line itself comes from the TF column.

Camp

  • Vamos Gym · South Korea
  • Tiger Gym · South Korea
  • Pinnacle MMA · South Korea
  • Korean Zombie MMA · South Korea
  • Team Stun Gun · South Korea Former
  • Muyoung Boxing Gym · Boxing · Seoul, South Korea Former
  • SBG Ireland · Dublin, Ireland Former

Coaches

  • Cho Byung-ok · Striking coach
  • Kim Gyu-hyung · Grappling coach
  • Chan Sung Jung · Mentor
  • Dong Hyun Kim · Head coach
  • Cho Mu-young · Boxing coach
  • John Kavanagh · Head coach

Training partners

  • Max Holloway

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 9-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.99per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.76per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.72per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed67%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.99per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.76per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.72per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed67%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where JooSang Yoo sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

JooSang Yoo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Jeka Saragih · UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2Jun 7, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate JooSang Yoo earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Michael Aswell Jr.
    UFCCrypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· Featherweight
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Daniel Santos
    UFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Catchweight· 9-1 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R2 · 0:21
  3. WIN
    vs Jeka Saragih
    UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 14-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:28
    POTN
  4. WIN
    vs Masuto Kawana
    ZFN 2· Dec 14, 2024· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  5. WIN
    vs Reinaldo Ekson
    ZFN 1· Jun 29, 2024· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 18-8
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Takuya Kuramoto
    HEAT 52 x AFC 27· Aug 19, 2023· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:32
  7. WIN
    vs Shunichi Shimizu
    AFC 22· Dec 30, 2022· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 35-26-11
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Gustavo Wurlitzer
    AFC 20· Sep 30, 2022· 4-0 vs 25-27
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Doo Seok Oh
    BRAVE CF 58· Apr 30, 2022· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-7
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Jung Jun Hee
    AFC 17· Oct 15, 2021· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:44
  11. WIN
    vs Baek Ho Jang
    AFC 16· May 31, 2021· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:20

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1703▼13
Peak
1758Jun 8, 2025
Rated fights
11
15001600170020222023202420252026May 31, 2021 · 1545Oct 15, 2021 · 1588Apr 30, 2022 · 1612Sep 30, 2022 · 1630Dec 30, 2022 · 1654Aug 19, 2023 · 1690Jun 29, 2024 · 1702Dec 14, 2024 · 1724Jun 8, 2025 · 1758Oct 5, 2025 · 1716Sep 19, 2026 · 17031703

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Frequently asked questions

When does JooSang Yoo fight next?

JooSang Yoo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is JooSang Yoo's record?

JooSang Yoo's professional MMA record is 9-2-0.

Who is JooSang Yoo fighting next?

JooSang Yoo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did JooSang Yoo fight last?

JooSang Yoo most recently fought Michael Aswell Jr. at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does JooSang Yoo fight in?

JooSang Yoo fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does JooSang Yoo have?

JooSang Yoo has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has JooSang Yoo won?

JooSang Yoo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is JooSang Yoo?

JooSang Yoo is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does JooSang Yoo weigh?

JooSang Yoo weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is JooSang Yoo's reach?

JooSang Yoo has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is JooSang Yoo?

JooSang Yoo is 32 years old (born Jan 21, 1994).

Where is JooSang Yoo from?

JooSang Yoo is from South Korea.