Lebosnoyani Edges Seok Hyeon Ko by Unanimous Decision

Overview

• The welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City concluded Saturday, July 18, 2026, with Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani winning by unanimous decision on three 29-28 scorecards.
• With about 40 seconds left in the third round Lebosnoyani completed a takedown that pinned Ko against the cage and provided the decisive time-in-control that influenced the outcome.
• Lebosnoyani improved to 11-2 as a pro and 2-0 in the UFC while Seok Hyeon Ko fell to 13-3 overall and suffered his first loss since joining the promotion.
• Both fighters are Dana White’s Contender Series alumni—Ko earned his UFC contract in 2024 and Lebosnoyani in 2025—highlighting the Contender Series as a steady source of closely matched Octagon talent.
• The result halts Ko’s two-fight UFC winning streak and likely alters near-term matchmaking, while Lebosnoyani may seek a step up in competition to build on his unbeaten run in the promotion.