South Korean fighter Seok Hyeon Ko battles Oban Elliott at UFC on ABC 8 in the Baku Crystal Hall, Azerbaijan. Both enter the cage to prove their supremacy in the welterweight category on an undercard fight leading up to Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree's main event showdown.
Seok Hyeon Ko turned pro in 2015, earning many wins by knockout. His last battle against Igor Cavalcanti was a win by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Elliott, who went pro in 2017, delivered a KO victory over Bassil Hafez in November.
What time is Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott fight
Live coverage for the Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 03:20 AM |
The UFC on ABC 8 event takes place on June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event starts at 12:20 PM EST. Hyeon Ko will face Elliott in a welterweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree.
The match between Hyeon Ko and Elliott will consist of three rounds. As this fight is not the main event, the exact time it starts may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change due to these factors.
Fighters Details
Seok Hyeon Ko will face Oban Elliott in the upcoming UFC event with no belts on the line.
Seok Hyeon Ko
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 11 / 2 / 0
Seok Hyeon Ko, known as "KO," has a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. In his most recent fight, he won via unanimous decision against Igor Cavalcanti, a middleweight fighter with a strong record of 11 wins and 1 loss. His ability to control fights against larger opponents suggests confidence going into his upcoming welterweight bout.
Oban Elliott
- Nationality: Wales
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
Oban Elliott, "The Welsh Gangster," holds a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses. He last secured a KO victory against Bassil Hafez, an experienced welterweight fighter. Elliott's power and precision in finishing fights will be assets against his current opponent.
Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott Betting Odds
- Underdog: Seokhyeon Ko : 5.0 (+400)
- Favorite: Oban Elliott : 1.2 (-485)
| Method of victory | Seokhyeon Ko | Oban Elliott |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.5 (+450) | 4.0 (+300) |
| By decision or technical decision | 8.0 (+700) | 2.1 (+110) |
How and where to watch the Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott Fight
You can watch Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula
