Two main card injuries couldn’t derail Zeus FC 10 as the promotion rallies behind a stacked lineup, highlighted by the main event between Sung Uk Yoon and Yeon Woo Kang.
With just days remaining until Zeus FC 10, the South Korean promotion has overcome a series of unexpected setbacks to keep one of its biggest cards of the year intact.
The event takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Zeus FC Olympus Arena in Cheongju City, South Korea, and will stream live on YouTube Zeus FC’s official channel.
Sung Uk Yoon vs. Yeon Woo Kang Headlines Zeus FC 10
The spotlight now shifts to the evening’s main event as Sung Uk Yoon takes on Yeon Woo Kang in a matchup that has steadily become the centerpiece of Zeus FC 10.
Following multiple injury-related changes to the card, the promotion has leaned on its remaining marquee bouts, with Yoon and Kang now carrying the responsibility of closing out the event.
The fight represents another opportunity for both athletes to make a statement on one of Korea’s rising regional MMA stages.
Zeus FC Overcomes Multiple Injury Setbacks
The road to Zeus FC 10 has been anything but smooth.
Maui Forced Out With Torn MCL
Six days before fight night, Zeus FC announced through its official Instagram account that Seok Min Kim (Maui) had been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Dong Min Jang (Leviathan) after suffering a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL).
Promotion officials searched for a replacement opponent in hopes of keeping Leviathan on the card, but scheduling complications ultimately made that impossible, forcing the cancellation of the matchup.
Hound Withdraws, Checkmate Steps Up
Another obstacle surfaced on June 25, when Zeus FC released a YouTube interview confirming that Young Sang Park (Hound) had also withdrawn after sustaining a fracture.
Unlike the previous cancellation, Zeus FC was able to secure a replacement.
Returning to the promotion after nearly two years, Hwan Hyun Lee (Checkmate) accepted the fight against Sang Bin Park (Black Kong) on just one week’s notice.
The bout will now take place at a catchweight.
During the interview, Lee acknowledged the difficult circumstances but expressed complete confidence in accepting the opportunity.
“I still have to lose about 8 kilograms, but I believe I can make the weight and still perform at my best.”
Lee also praised Black Kong as a dangerous opponent and emphasized that he never intended to simply fill a vacancy.
Zeus FC’s promoter echoed that confidence during the interview, even suggesting that the replacement matchup is strong enough to headline the event.
Full video of the interview / announcement courtesy of Zeus FC official Youtube channel.
A Promotion Determined to Deliver
Keeping a regional MMA event together is rarely easy.
Losing one featured fight is difficult enough. Losing multiple fighters to injury in the final week often forces promotions to postpone or significantly alter an event.
Instead, Zeus FC has continued moving forward.
The organization held its official Media Day press conference on June 18, later unveiling the complete fight lineup on its official Instagram page while continuing preparations despite the setbacks.
The willingness of both the promotion and the athletes to adapt on short notice speaks volumes about the resilience often required in regional mixed martial arts.
How to Watch Zeus FC 10
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Venue: Zeus FC Olympus Arena — Cheongju City, South Korea
Watch: YouTube Live
Broadcast Begins
- 🇰🇷 2:00 PM KST
- 🇺🇸 1:00 AM EDT
- 🇺🇸 12:00 AM CDT
- 🇺🇸 10:00 PM PDT (Friday June 26th)
Main Card
- 🇰🇷 4:00 PM KST
- 🇺🇸 3:00 AM EDT
- 🇺🇸 2:00 AM CDT
- 🇺🇸 12:00 AM PDT (Friday June 26th)
Despite the late injuries and unexpected lineup changes, Zeus FC 10 remains on schedule. With Sung Uk Yoon vs. Yeon Woo Kang leading the card and several compelling matchups still intact, including the highly anticipated return of Hwan Hyun Lee (Checkmate) against Sang Bin Park (Black Kong), fans can still look forward to an event that showcases the perseverance of Korea’s regional MMA scene.
Here is the full line up of the event:
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