Fighter

Seokhyeon Ko

"The Korean Tyson"

13-3-0

South KoreaLast 5

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Seokhyeon Ko holds a professional MMA record of 13-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Seokhyeon Ko has won 13 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Seokhyeon Ko lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 3.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1993-09-24
Age: 32
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 13-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.15per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.93per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.00per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Seokhyeon Ko earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
UFCUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Welterweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phil Rowe
UFCUFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 11-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Oban Elliott
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Igor Cavalcanti
Contender Series 2024· Sep 3, 2024· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 9-0
UD
WIN
vs Alwin Kincai
AFC 29· Dec 8, 2023· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 7-7
TKO
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Ryuta Sakurai×2Title bout · Title win #2
AFC 24 x HEAT 51· Apr 6, 2023· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 28-27-6
TKO
R2 · 0:56
WIN
vs Jae Woong Kim
AFC 22· Dec 30, 2022· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 5-4
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Han Seul Kim
Double G FC 11· Dec 30, 2021· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 11-4
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Yun Jae Jung×1Title bout · Title win #1
AFC 17· Oct 15, 2021· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 6-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Jae Young Ahn
AFC 16· May 31, 2021· 5-1 vs 3-3
UD
WIN
vs Moon Ho Park
AFC 14· Aug 17, 2020· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 3-2
TKO
R1 · 0:51
WIN
vs Zahriddin
Gentleman Flower FC· Feb 22, 2020· Catchweight· 3-1 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Hoe Kil Kim
AFC 9· Dec 17, 2018· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Kyohei Wakimoto
NeoFight 14· Oct 20, 2018· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 3-2
MD
LOSS
vs Sasha Palatnikov
JUST Challenge· Mar 16, 2018· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:22
WIN
vs Nosherwan Khanzada
V Combat Hong Kong· Jan 12, 2018· Super Lightweight· 0-0 vs 9-9
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1712▼23
Peak: 1735Nov 1, 2025
Rated fights: 16

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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 13-3-0.

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 Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman on Saturday, July 18, 2026, LOSS (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 32 years old (born Sep 24, 1993).

Where is Seokhyeon Ko from?

Seokhyeon Ko is from South Korea.

CAREER SUMMARY