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
AI Next Opponent Prediction
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Updated August 22, 2026
Bryan Battle
Record
11-2-0
Win rate 85%
Age
29
KO 32
Height
190.5cm
KO 177.8
Reach
195.6cm
KO 180.3
AI Win Probability
Kevin Jousset
Record
10-3-0
Win rate 77%
Age
31
KO 32
Height
188cm
KO 177.8
Reach
190.5cm
KO 180.3
AI Win Probability
Preston Parsons
Record
11-4-0
Win rate 73%
Age
29
KO 32
Height
177.8cm
KO 177.8
Reach
180.3cm
KO 180.3
AI Win Probability
AI-generated prediction. Actual matchups may differ.
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Anthony Hernandez
Gregory Rodrigues
60%Gregory Rodrigues boasts significant striking power and aggressive pressure, making him a dangerous stand-up fighter. Anthony Hernandez, conversely, excels in grappling, possessing a relentless submission game and strong positional control. The key to this bout lies in Rodrigues' ability to defend takedowns and leverage his striking advantage, while Hernandez will relentlessly pursue the clinch and takedowns to impose his ground game. Ultimately, Rodrigues' power and takedown defense are expected to be the deciding factors.
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Current Rankings
Record & Stats
13
W
3
L
0
D
0
KO/TKO
Strike Defense
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
UFC 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) |
