Last fight
Vencer
Rowe vs Ko
Nov. 1, 2025
Estadísticas y récords
6
Fight Win Streak
6
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 123
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 207
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- 6
- Derribos intentados
- 19
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
South Korea
Trenes en
HAVAS MMA
Estilo de lucha
Judo
Años
32
Alto
70.00
Peso
169.50
Debut del octágono
Jun. 21, 2025
Alcance
71.00
Alcance de la pierna
37.00
- 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)
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
When and why did you start training for fighting? 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.
What professional titles have you held? I’ve been the AFC Welterweight, Middleweight Champion, the HEAT Middleweight Champion and the first world champion in sambo from Korea.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I won the Sambo World Championships as an amateur.
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Purple belt in BJJ
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? Judo black belt
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? 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.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighters are Bo Nickal, Dong Hyun Kim, Robbie Lawler, and Jon Jones. Watching their matches inspired me to become a fighter.
Did you attend university, and if so, what degree did you earn? I dropped out of Kyonggi University.
What job did you have before starting MMA? Before starting MMA, I did various part-time jobs.
Origin of your nickname: My nickname was suggested by Dong Hyun Kim because he said I look like him.
Personal life/background: I have parents and an older brother. I enjoy drinking coffee and traveling.
