South Korea`s Seok Hyeon Ko, known as `KO`, is set to face Wales` Oban Elliott, `The Welsh Gangster`, in a welterweight preliminary bout at UFC on ABC 8. The event takes place at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both fighters aim to make a statement on the undercard before the main event featuring Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree.
Ko boasts a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses, with 6 victories coming by knockout. His last outing resulted in a unanimous decision win over Igor Cavalcanti, demonstrating consistent performance. Elliott enters the octagon with confidence following a recent knockout win against Bassil Hafez, holding a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses.
UFC on ABC 8: Ko vs Elliott Start Time
Live coverage for the UFC on ABC 8 preliminary card, which includes the Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott fight, is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Approximate ring walk times are also provided below. Refer to the table to find the corresponding time in your local region.
| 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 |
UFC on ABC 8 is scheduled for June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The preliminary card, featuring the Ko vs Elliott welterweight fight, is expected to begin around 12:20 PM EST. The main event features Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree.
Keep in mind that specific fight times can change depending on how long earlier bouts last. Always verify the schedule for your local time zone to avoid missing the action.
How to Watch UFC on ABC 8: Ko vs Elliott
You can watch the Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott fight live via ESPN+ in the USA.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Betting Odds: Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Underdog: Seokhyeon Ko : 4.7 (+370)
- Favorite: Oban Elliott : 1.2 (-480)
| Method of victory | Seokhyeon Ko | Oban Elliott |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.5 (+750) | 4.2 (+325) |
| By decision or technical decision | 10.0 (+900) | 2.2 (+120) |
Oban Elliott enters the fight as the significant favorite with odds of 1.2 (-480), implying a high probability of victory. A bettor would need to wager $480 on Elliott to win $100 profit. Seokhyeon Ko is the underdog at 4.7 (+370), meaning a $100 bet could yield $370 profit if he causes an upset. Betting on Ko to win by knockout offers high returns at 8.5 (+750), while Elliott winning by KO is priced at 4.2 (+325). A decision win for Elliott is 2.2 (+120), much more favorable than Ko winning by decision at 10.0 (+900). The betting lines strongly indicate expectations for an Oban Elliott victory.
Fighter Profiles
Seok Hyeon Ko
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 11 / 2 / 0
Oban Elliott
- Nationality: Wales
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
UFC on ABC 8 Full 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
