Canadian featherweight Kyle (The Monster) Nelson is looking forward to welcoming (The Korean Superboy) Doo\u002Dho Choi back to the cage at Saturday’s UFC Fight…
Some might think that falls into the ‘Be careful what you wish for” category given Choi has won performance bonuses in his last five UFC outings, including fight of the night recognition for the last three. And his December 2016 brawl in Toronto with American Cub Swanson, which the South Korean lost by decision, was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Fight Wing’ as a part of the class of 2022.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.
“I think a lot of people are going to be tuning in looking forward for his return. And I think they’re going to see a big upset,” said Nelson.“I’m expecting the same tenacity that he’s had in all of his previous fights,” Nelson said. “He’s going to be moving forward, he’s going to be throwing a lot of hard punches. And that’s what I’m going to be ready for. I’m going to be ready to return fire.
Choi turned heads by winning his first three UFC fights, stopping Mexico’s Juan Manuel Puig, American Sam Sicilia and Brazil’s Thiago Tavares in the first round. Choi needed four minutes 33 seconds to dispatch all three, with Puig lasting just 18 seconds during which time Choi landed 10 of 15 attempted significant strikes.
Nelson scored more significant strikes, 41 to 36 according to UFC Stats, but Herbert had more control time — five minutes 57 second compared to 3:07 for the Canadian.Article contentStill he left a mark. Herbert limped out of the ring, feeling the effects of Nelson’s leg kicks. Nelson’s other UFC fights were at featherweight, which is a challenging weight cut for the five-foot-11 fighter who normally walks around at 180-plus pounds.
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