Seokhyeon Ko

"The Korean Tyson"

MMA Record: 13-2-0
UFC Record: 2-0-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Seokhyeon Ko "The Korean Tyson" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Seokhyeon Ko has 2 wins in the UFC. Seokhyeon Ko lands an average of 2.73 significant strikes per minute and averages 4.0 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Seokhyeon Ko, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the welterweight division with a weight of 170 lbs., Ko stands at 5' 10' tall with a reach of 71'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Ko demonstrates an average of 2.73 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 59%. He absorbs an average of 1.42 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 58%. Additionally, he averages 4.0 takedowns every 15 minutes, achieving a takedown accuracy of 63%, and attempts 0.3 submissions in the same timeframe. Notable victories include defeating Phil Rowe, who held an ELO rating of 1053. Ko's most recent fights took place on June 21st, 2025, where he won against Oban Elliott via unanimous decision, and on November 1st, 2025, when he achieved another win against Phil Rowe through the same method.

Biggest Win
Phil Rowe in 2025
Opponent ELO: 1053

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Sep 24 1993
Age
32
Peak ELO
1036
ELO Rank
557 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
23-9-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1034.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1034.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.73
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
59%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
1.42
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
58%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
4.0
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
63%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Seokhyeon Ko Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-11-01 UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama Phil Rowe U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-06-21 UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Oban Elliott U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

Seokhyeon Ko ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
2 2025-11-01 Phil Rowe 1053 Win +18 1036
1 2025-06-21 Oban Elliott 1051 Win +18 1018

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