JunYong Park Makes His UFC Comeback at UFC Saudi Arabia

Known as "The Iron Turtle," middleweight JunYong Park is set to return to the UFC cage at UFC Saudi Arabia. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Main Event and Fight Details

The card is expected to be highlighted by a five-round middleweight battle featuring strikers Israel Adesanya and Shara Magomedov. Alongside this, Park will face off against Marco Tulio, a Brazilian known for his knockout power.

Park's UFC Journey and Record

Since joining the UFC in 2019, the 35-year-old Park has built a 9-4 record. He boasts notable victories over fighters such as Ismail Naurdiev, Brad Tavares, and Marc-Andre Barriault. Although he hasn't fought yet in 2026, his last bout was a unanimous decision loss to Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 321 in October 2025.

Despite that setback, Park remains a strong competitor at 185 pounds, combining durability with solid grappling skills and decent striking ability.

Marco Tulio's UFC Background

Tulio entered the UFC in 2025 after securing two wins on Dana White's Contender Series. He began his UFC career impressively with knockouts of Ihor Potieria and Tresean Gore but then suffered consecutive losses to Christian Leroy Duncan and Roman Kopylov.

He remains dangerous thanks to his one-punch knockout capability, making him a threat in any fight.

What to Expect from the Matchup

This clash pits Park's grappling and endurance against Tulio's striking power. Park will likely aim to bring the fight to the ground, while Tulio tries to keep it standing. The outcome might hinge on which fighter controls the pace and terrain of the fight.