by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim
editor@charactermedia.com
Doo-ho Choi’s first fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lasted all of 18 seconds back in November. On July 15, the “Korean Superboy” will have a chance to prove that his striking power isn’t akin to the one-hit wonder type.
The 24-year-old featherweight is set to fight Sam Sicilia (14-5) at UFC Fight Night 71 . Asian MMA confirmed the bout, which was slated to take place one year earlier at UFC 173 but was scrapped due to an ankle injury Choi sustained.
Both Sicilia and Choi are known for their striking power, so look for plenty of flying fists. Choi isn’t a slouch in his mixed martial arts, either, as he boasts some rock-solid takedown defense as evidenced in his previous fights.
Choi made his debut in November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57 in the opening bout against Juan Puig. It took just 18 seconds for Choi to find an opening, firmly landing a cross on Puig’s chin to drop him. The referee called the fight shortly afterwards, awarding Choi the win by technical knockout (TKO).
You can watch the fight in its entirely on Tudou with Korean commentary. Bruce Buffer introduces the fighters at 6:25.
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