Lebosnoyani
OPPONENT
• UFC Fight Night(2/21/26) Lebosnoyani won a three round split decision over Phil Rowe
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
• Episode 4(9/2/25) Lebosnoyani knocked out Jack Congdon at 1:08 of the first round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2018
Three wins via KO, five wins via Submission (Triangle x3, Guillotine, Scarf Hold Armlock)
Seven first-round finishes
Perfect 5-0 since moving from lightweight to welterweight
Two pro losses are to UFC-vet Spike Carlyle & DWCS-vet JaCobi Jones
Fought for the LFA Lightweight Title in May 2023, lost via TKO and moved up to welterweight
Has been training jiu-jitsu since he was three years old
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
Being in the UFC has been my dream since I was a little kid, so my whole life’s work has been an accumulation that has built up to this moment.
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Lights Out lightweight title
Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER:
Black belt in BJJ
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
My toughest to date was when I fought for the LFA lightweight championship. This fight was a turning point in my career. It was a tough loss that I took, but it was a blessing in disguise because since then I’ve completely changed my approach to fighting and have experienced nothing but success.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
Georges St-Pierre. Me and my dad grew up watching him when I was a kid. In my opinion, I think he’s the gold standard of what a martial artist is and how they should carry themselves.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I’ve been pursuing becoming a UFC fighter since I was three years old. I’ve never had a real job.
Q: Origin of nickname:
ANSWER:
My name is essentially based off the movie, The Lion King. But I gained my nickname when I was wrestling in high school; my teammates gave it to me and it just kind of stuck.
Q: What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight?
ANSWER:
I love photography. When I’m not fighting or training, I love documenting my friends and their mixed martial arts journeys.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY61%
STRIKING DEFENSE53%
LANDED/MIN
4.77
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.72
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY30%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE0%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
2.79
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
1.9
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Freestyle
STANCE
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UFC DEBUT
Feb. 21, 2026