“The Korean Tremendous Boy” is again.
For less than the second time since 2019 (barring additional postponement), Doo Ho Choi (14-4-1 MMA, 3-3-1 UFC) will step into the cage July 20 at a UFC Struggle Evening occasion reverse Invoice Algeo (18-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC). The three-round featherweight bout will happen on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Two folks with data of the matchup just lately knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the reserving however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement.
Choi, 33, most just lately competed in February 2023 when he fought to a draw with Kyle Nelson. The draw snapped a three-fight dropping skid that included defeats to Charles Jourdain and Jeremy Stephens, as a effectively as a UFC Corridor of Fame battle vs. Cub Swanson.
Algeo, 34, additionally comes off a battle vs. Nelson. Nevertheless, his was a March loss. Nelson defeated Algeo by TKO a the four-minute mark of the primary spherical. The stoppage was thought of controversial by some.
With the addition, the UFC Struggle Evening occasion for July 20 contains:
- Kurt Holobaugh vs. Kaynan Kruschewsky
- Trey Ogden vs. Loik Radzhabov
- Hyder Amil vs. Jeong Yeong Lee
- Invoice Algeo vs. Doo Ho Choi
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