JeongYeong “Korean Tiger”Lee

JeongYeong Lee is a South Korean mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC featherweight division under the nickname “The Korean Tiger.” The UFC lists him as active, with a place of birth in Daegu, South Korea. He stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, has a 73.5-inch reach, and trains at Fight Ready. UFC records identify Brazilian jiu-jitsu as his fighting style, while Lee is also listed as a jiu-jitsu black belt.

Lee began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 15 and turned professional in 2014. His major breakthrough came in the first season of Road to UFC, where he submitted Xie Bin in the quarterfinals, stopped Lu Kai in the semifinals, and defeated Yi Zha by split decision in the featherweight final on February 5, 2023. That victory earned him the tournament title and a UFC contract. He later made his UFC debut against Blake Bilder on February 3, 2024, winning by unanimous decision.

Lee’s documented style combines Brazilian jiu-jitsu with direct boxing, including a right straight identified by the UFC as a favorite striking technique. His early Road to UFC victories showed submission ability and finishing power, while his wins over Yi Zha and Blake Bilder demonstrated that he could also manage longer bouts. The UFC profile records later fights against Hyder Amil and Daniel Santos, including a decision loss to Santos on May 10, 2025.