Seokhyeon Ko

"The Korean Tyson"

14-3-0

South KoreaLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Wellington Turman · Unanimous Decision · Nov 7, 2026

14-3-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Wellington TurmanUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker·November 7, 2026

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Seokhyeon Ko holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Ko has won 14 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ko lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 4.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Sep 24, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

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Career history

WIN
vs Wellington Turman
UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker· Nov 7, 2026· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 18-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phil Rowe
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 11-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Oban Elliott
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Igor Cavalcanti
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 70· Sep 3, 2024· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alwin Kincai
AFC 29· Dec 8, 2023· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 7-8
TKO
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Ryuta Sakurai×1Title bout · Title win #1
AFC 24 x HEAT 51· Apr 6, 2023· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 28-28-6
TKO
R2 · 0:56
WIN
vs Jae Woong Kim
AFC 22· Dec 30, 2022· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 5-5
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Han Seul Kim
Double G FC 11· Dec 30, 2021· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Yun Jae Jung×1Title bout · Title win #1
AFC 17· Oct 15, 2021· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 6-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Jae Young Ahn
AFC 16· May 31, 2021· 6-1 vs 3-4
UD
WIN
vs Moon Ho Park
AFC 14· Aug 17, 2020· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 3-3
TKO
R1 · 0:51
WIN
vs Zahriddin
Gentleman Flower FC· Feb 22, 2020· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Hoe Kil Kim
AFC 9· Dec 17, 2018· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Kyohei Wakimoto
NeoFight 14· Oct 20, 2018· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 3-3
MD
LOSS
vs Sasha Palatnikov
JUST Challenge· Mar 16, 2018· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 1:22
WIN
vs Nosherwan Khanzada
V Combat Hong Kong· Jan 12, 2018· Super Lightweight· 1-0 vs 9-10
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJudo

2024Contract winner · DWCS
2023Middleweight Champion · HEAT
2022Middleweight Champion · AFC (Angels Fighting Championship)
2021Welterweight Champion · AFC (Angels Fighting Championship)
2017Champion · Combat Sambo Worlds · -82kg
Black belt · Judo
Purple belt · BJJ
Busan Physical Education High School · Judo
Kyonggi University · Judo
Started in Judo
Started in MMA

Camp

HAVAS MMA · Seoul, South Korea
HAVAS Seoul

Coaches

Lee Jeong-won · Head coach
Kim Dong-hyun · Mentor

Training partners

Sean Strickland

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power68

Kick power74

Punch speed73

Kick speed82

Accuracy85

Takedowns98

Ground striking95

Submissions78

Chin87

Body strength90

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.24per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.03per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.60per 15 min

55% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.15per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.70per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.00per 15 min

59% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Seokhyeon Ko sits in the top 25.

UFC

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Seokhyeon Ko earns per fight.

Seokhyeon Ko's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1750▲15
Peak: 1759Nov 1, 2025
Rated fights: 17

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Frequently asked questions

When does Seokhyeon Ko fight next?

Seokhyeon Ko has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Seokhyeon Ko's record?

Seokhyeon Ko's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.

Who is Seokhyeon Ko fighting next?

Seokhyeon Ko's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Seokhyeon Ko fight last?

Seokhyeon Ko most recently fought Wellington Turman at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker on Saturday, November 7, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Seokhyeon Ko fight in?

Seokhyeon Ko fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Seokhyeon Ko have?

Seokhyeon Ko has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Seokhyeon Ko?

Seokhyeon Ko is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Seokhyeon Ko weigh?

Seokhyeon Ko weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Seokhyeon Ko's reach?

Seokhyeon Ko has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Seokhyeon Ko?

Seokhyeon Ko is 33 years old (born Sep 24, 1993).

Where is Seokhyeon Ko from?

Seokhyeon Ko is from South Korea.

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CAREER SUMMARY