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Falls in home country
Choi lost to Charles Jourdain via TKO (punches) at 4:32 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN+ 23 on Saturday in Busan, South Korea.
ANALYSIS
Choi entered this fight a big betting favorite and certainly looked the part when he had Jourdain hurt with a left counter in the first round, but he let Jourdain survive until the second round and lost momentum from there. Jourdain connected with a crisp left hand of his own that sent Choi to the canvas and ultimately led to the fight-ending sequence. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old, who has shown flashes of striking excellence at times, but has now lost three consecutive fights. This was was especially tough to swallow as a big betting favorite in his home country. Choi should be back, but it's fair to wonder if his long-term ceiling is capped following back-to-back TKO losses. On the bright side, the back-and-forth affair earned both combatants a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Choi entered this fight a big betting favorite and certainly looked the part when he had Jourdain hurt with a left counter in the first round, but he let Jourdain survive until the second round and lost momentum from there. Jourdain connected with a crisp left hand of his own that sent Choi to the canvas and ultimately led to the fight-ending sequence. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old, who has shown flashes of striking excellence at times, but has now lost three consecutive fights. This was was especially tough to swallow as a big betting favorite in his home country. Choi should be back, but it's fair to wonder if his long-term ceiling is capped following back-to-back TKO losses. On the bright side, the back-and-forth affair earned both combatants a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Returning at UFC Busan
Choi will fight Charles Jourdain in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Busan, South Korea on Dec. 21.
ANALYSIS
Choi's last fight was a loss to Jeremy Stephens via TKO at UFC Fight Night in January 2018, but he's now slated to make his return to the Octagon after an almost two-year hiatus. The 28-year-old was absent for mandatory military service in his native South Korea, and he'll now get the chance to fight in his home country in December.
Choi's last fight was a loss to Jeremy Stephens via TKO at UFC Fight Night in January 2018, but he's now slated to make his return to the Octagon after an almost two-year hiatus. The 28-year-old was absent for mandatory military service in his native South Korea, and he'll now get the chance to fight in his home country in December.
Falls in the second round against Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night 124
Choi lost to Jeremy Stephens via TKO (punches) at : of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Sunday in St. Louis.
ANALYSIS
Choi looked to be in control early in this fight. He was getting the better of the striking exchanges in the first round. He did particularly good work with his leg kicks. However, Stephens began landing his power strikes in the second round. Choi stepped in with a leg kick, and Stephens countered with an over hand. From there it was only a matter of time. He continued to push forward. Stephens eventually dropped Choi and continue to land strikes from the top. Choi has now dropped back-to-back fights and is expected to take a hiatus for mandatory military service in his native South Korea.
Choi looked to be in control early in this fight. He was getting the better of the striking exchanges in the first round. He did particularly good work with his leg kicks. However, Stephens began landing his power strikes in the second round. Choi stepped in with a leg kick, and Stephens countered with an over hand. From there it was only a matter of time. He continued to push forward. Stephens eventually dropped Choi and continue to land strikes from the top. Choi has now dropped back-to-back fights and is expected to take a hiatus for mandatory military service in his native South Korea.
To battle Jeremy Stephens at UFC St. Louis
Ho Choi will face Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight fight on Jan. 14 at UFC St. Louis, Shaheen Al-Shatti of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
January's bout will mark Ho Choi's first time in the octagon since taking on Cub Swanson in December of 2016. He was scheduled to fight Andre Fili at UFC 214 earlier this year but had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury.
January's bout will mark Ho Choi's first time in the octagon since taking on Cub Swanson in December of 2016. He was scheduled to fight Andre Fili at UFC 214 earlier this year but had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury.
Reveals injury and return timetable
Choi (shoulder) expects to return to the fight scene as early as October, BJPenn.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Choi stood his ground against Cub Swanson in one of the best fights of 2016 but suffered a loss and has sustained a shoulder injury since then. While some suspected a back injury as the source for his withdrawal from UFC 214 against Andre Fili in June, it has been confirmed to have stemmed from a rotator cuff. Per the report, Choi should be back in action by October.
Choi stood his ground against Cub Swanson in one of the best fights of 2016 but suffered a loss and has sustained a shoulder injury since then. While some suspected a back injury as the source for his withdrawal from UFC 214 against Andre Fili in June, it has been confirmed to have stemmed from a rotator cuff. Per the report, Choi should be back in action by October.