The Korean Tyson
Ko Seokhyeon
Ko Seokhyeon is a South Korean mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. Known as 'The Korean Tyson', he overwhelms opponents with powerful grappling rooted in judo and sambo, combined with devastating striking. A Sambo World Championship gold medalist, he has shown steady improvement since his 2018 professional debut, earning his way to the UFC.
Gym
HAVAS MMA
Style
Judo / Sambo
Born
1993-09-24
Record & Stats
13
W
2
L
0
D
6
KO/TKO
Strike Accuracy
Takedown Accuracy
Career Highlights
Sambo World Championship Gold
Won gold at the Sambo World Championship, proving world-class grappling skills
Professional MMA Debut
Made his professional MMA debut, beginning a new chapter in combat sports
AFC Welterweight Champion
Captured the AFC welterweight title, establishing himself as Asia's top welterweight
DWCS Contract Earned
Earned a UFC contract with an impressive victory on Dana White's Contender Series
UFC Debut Victory
Won his UFC debut, beginning his journey on the world's biggest stage
UFC Winning Streak
Continuing a winning streak in the UFC, climbing the welterweight rankings
Fight Record
| Result | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| W | Phil Rowe | Decision (Unanimous) |
| W | Oban Elliott | Decision (Unanimous) |
| W | Igor Cavalcanti | Decision (Unanimous) |
| W | Alwin Kincai | KO (Punches) |
| W | Ryuta Sakurai | TKO (Punches) |
| W | Jae Woong Kim | TKO (Retirement) |
| L | Han Seul Kim | KO (Punches) |
| W | Yun Jae Jung | Decision (Unanimous) |
| W | Jae Young Ahn | Decision (Unanimous) |
| W | Moon Ho Park | KO (Punch) |
| W | Zahriddin Zahriddin | TKO (Punches) |
| W | Hoi Gil Kim | TKO (Punches) |
| W | Kyohei Wakimoto | Decision (Majority) |
| L | Sasha Palatnikov | KO (Punch) |
| W | Nosherwan Khanzada | Decision (Unanimous) |
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