LAS VEGAS – Seokhyeon Ko met the media Saturday after his win over Wellington Turman at UFC Fight Night 293.
Ko (14-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) had little to no problem handling Turman (18-9 MMA, 3-7 UFC) on the prelims at the Meta APEX. Ko cruised to a unanimous decision thanks to takedowns and constant ground control. It’s a good thing for Ko that Dan Miragliotta wasn’t the referee, perhaps.
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Turman was making his return to the cage after a layoff of more than 1,000 days, and the Brazilian didn’t have a lot to offer after the downtime.
Ko highlights, UFC Fight Night 293
Ko key quotes, UFC Fight Night 293
“I showed more (of my skills). Unfortunately, I didn’t get the finish, but I want to continue to grow and fight stronger.”
“There was no recent video footage (of Turman), so we just worked with the older videos that were available. The most important thing, which I discussed with my head coach, was that the opponent’s style doesn’t matter all that much. If we stick to our own style and dictate the fight, we will be able to produce a good result regardless of what weapons the opponent may or may not excel at. Rather than focusing too intensely on the opponent’s tapes, I just kept practicing my own style, and I think that worked out really well.”
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“I think the time has finally come to actively hunt for finishes. In 2027, I will absolutely secure a finish and become a cooler, more world-class fighter. As for an opponent next year, though my ranking isn’t high yet, I would love to fight Neil Magny, someone I’ve watched for a long time.”
Ko post-fight interview, UFC Fight Night 293
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This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Seokhyeon Ko calls out UFC welterweight gatekeeper Neil Magny after grinding win
