‘Welsh Gangster’ Oban Elliott’s undefeated streak comes to and end at UFC Baku

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Oban Elliott’s undefeated run in the UFC ended at UFC Baku, where he was handed a unanimous decision loss by Seokhyeon Ko.  The 27-year-old Welsh welterweight, known as “The Welsh Gangster,” was outmatched throughout the fight, with all three judges scoring it 30-27 to the South Korean making his UFC debut.

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00:00Urban Elliott's undefeated run in the UFC ended at UFC Baku, where he was handed a unanimous

00:07decision loss by Sekiu Ko. The 27-year-old Welsh welterweight, known as the Welsh Gangster,

00:14was outmatched throughout the fight, with all three judges scoring it 30-27 to the South

00:20Korean making his UFC debut.

00:25Elliott struggled to escape Ko's dominant grappling and clinch control. Ko continuously

00:30pressured him, attempting numerous submissions during the 15-minute fight. Despite Elliott's

00:37efforts to break free and his desperate push for a knockout in the final round, he was unable to turn

00:43the tide. Before this setback, Elliott had been on a promising trajectory since his UFC debut in February

00:502024. He had earned decisive wins, including a devastating knockout over Basil Hafez at UFC

00:57309, along with unanimous decisions against Preston Parsons and Val Woodburn.

01:03His performances had marked him as a rising talent in the welterweight division. Elliott had prepared

01:09for the bout by training both in Germany and at Shaw, mixed martial arts in Wales. He also sought

01:16guidance from former UFC champion Michael Bisping, who inspired him with advice to stay grounded and

01:22focused amid the pressures of competing at the highest level. The loss at UFC Baku is a major

01:29learning moment for Elliott. It exposed areas he needs to improve, particularly his grappling,

01:34defence and ability to maintain composure when under relentless pressure. Despite the defeat,

01:39Elliott remains motivated and determined to analyse his performance and come back even stronger.

01:48Now he will return to training with a renewed focus, aiming to bounce back even better. His resilience,

01:55dedication and commitment to growth will be essential as he seeks to re-establish himself as a

02:01serious contender in the competitive UFC welterweight division. Fans and experts alike will be watching

02:08closely to see how he responds to his first professional defeat.

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