MMA Match Preview: SeokHyeon Ko (11-2-0) vs. Oban Elliott (12-2-0)
The welterweight division heats up as SeokHyeon “The Korean Tyson” Ko takes on Oban “The Welsh Gangster” Elliott at UFC Baku, hosted at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Elliott enters as the heavy favorite while Ko looks to pull off an upset and climb the rankings.
Fight Details
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: Preliminary Card – Approx. 6:00 PM UTC
Venue: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
Event: UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree
Fighter Profiles & Stats
SeokHyeon Ko (South Korea) – “The Korean Tyson”
Record: 11-2-0
Age: 31
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 170 lbs
Reach: 71″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 3.60
Striking Accuracy: 51%
Takedown Accuracy: 33%
Significant Strike Defense: 57%
Ko is a technical striker with a solid takedown game, averaging 2.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. He absorbs 3.33 significant strikes per minute, making him a durable fighter who can withstand pressure. His last fight saw him defeat Igor Cavalcanti via unanimous decision, landing 107 of 173 total strikes.
Oban Elliott (Wales) – “The Welsh Gangster”
Record: 12-2-0
Age: 27
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 170 lbs
Reach: 72″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 4.26
Striking Accuracy: 49%
Takedown Accuracy: 50%
Significant Strike Defense: 62%
Elliott is a high-volume striker, averaging 4.26 significant strikes per minute, making him one of the most dangerous stand-up fighters in the division. His submission game is strong, with three career submission victories, including a third-round knockout win over Bassil Hafez in his last fight.
Key Matchups to Watch
Striking Battle: Elliott has the edge in volume (4.26 strikes per minute), but Ko has better accuracy (51%).
Takedown Game: Elliott has a 50% takedown accuracy, while Ko defends 50% of takedown attempts.
Fight Pace: Ko absorbs 3.33 strikes per minute, meaning Elliott could exploit openings with aggressive pressure.
FIGHT ODDS
SeokHyeon Ko + 380
Oban Elliott – 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
