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The Korean Tyson

Ko Seokhyeon

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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

Ko Seokhyeon

Record & Stats

13

W

2

L

0

D

6

KO/TKO

59%

Strike Accuracy

63%

Takedown Accuracy

Career Highlights

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2017

Sambo World Championship Gold

Won gold at the Sambo World Championship, proving world-class grappling skills

2018

Professional MMA Debut

Made his professional MMA debut, beginning a new chapter in combat sports

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2021

AFC Welterweight Champion

Captured the AFC welterweight title, establishing himself as Asia's top welterweight

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2023

DWCS Contract Earned

Earned a UFC contract with an impressive victory on Dana White's Contender Series

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2024

UFC Debut Victory

Won his UFC debut, beginning his journey on the world's biggest stage

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2025

UFC Winning Streak

Continuing a winning streak in the UFC, climbing the welterweight rankings

Fight Record

ResultOpponentMethod
WPhil RoweDecision (Unanimous)
WOban ElliottDecision (Unanimous)
WIgor CavalcantiDecision (Unanimous)
WAlwin KincaiKO (Punches)
WRyuta SakuraiTKO (Punches)
WJae Woong KimTKO (Retirement)
LHan Seul KimKO (Punches)
WYun Jae JungDecision (Unanimous)
WJae Young AhnDecision (Unanimous)
WMoon Ho ParkKO (Punch)
WZahriddin ZahriddinTKO (Punches)
WHoi Gil KimTKO (Punches)
WKyohei WakimotoDecision (Majority)
LSasha PalatnikovKO (Punch)
WNosherwan KhanzadaDecision (Unanimous)

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