Ko
OPPONENT
OPPONENT
• UFC Fight Night(11/1/25) Ko won a three round unanimous decision over Phil Rowe
• UFC on ABC(6/21/25) Ko won a three round unanimous decision over Oban Elliott
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
• Episode four(9/3/24) Ko won a three round unanimous decision over Igor Cavalcanti
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2018
Six wins by KO
On six-fight win streak
Four first-round finishes, two second-round finishes
Three finishes under a minute (0:42, 0:51, & 0:58)
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started training around seven or eight years ago. While I was in the military, I got interested in martial arts by watching it, and as soon as I got out, I immediately started looking for training.
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER:
I’ve been the AFC Welterweight, Middleweight Champion, the HEAT Middleweight Champion and the first world champion in sambo from Korea.
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
I won the Sambo World Championships as an amateur.
Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER:
Purple belt in BJJ
Q: Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines?
ANSWER:
Judo black belt
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
My first three fights were tough. I was inexperienced, which made me really tired, and I used up a lot of energy, so it was very challenging.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
My favorite fighters are Bo Nickal, Dong Hyun Kim, Robbie Lawler, and Jon Jones. Watching their matches inspired me to become a fighter.
Q: Did you attend university, and if so, what degree did you earn? I
ANSWER:
dropped out of Kyonggi University.
Q: What job did you have before starting MMA?
ANSWER:
Before starting MMA, I did various part-time jobs.
Q: Origin of your nickname:
ANSWER:
My nickname was suggested by Dong Hyun Kim because he said I look like him.
Q: Personal life/background:
ANSWER:
I have parents and an older brother. I enjoy drinking coffee and traveling.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY59%
STRIKING DEFENSE58%
LANDED/MIN
2.73
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
1.42
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY63%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE75%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
4
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.3
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
2 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+2 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision2
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Judo
STANCE
Southpaw
UFC DEBUT
Jun. 21, 2025