Doo Ho Choi sets his eyes on a return to the UFC following his Hall of Fame Induction

Doo Ho Choi sets his eyes on a return to the UFC following his Hall of Fame Induction

Abdullah Ouazri|
July 01, 2022|
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Doo Ho Choi, whose 2016 fight against Cub Swanson was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, has stated that he plans a return to action with aspirations of moving up in the rankings. Many were uncertain if Choi would ever return to action, but it seems inevitable now.

Choi gave his induction speech remotely through a recorded message as he couldn't attend the event. Choi's battle against Swanson at UFC 206 is widely considered one of the greatest fights of all-time.

Doo Ho Choi and Cub Swanson leave it all in the cage in their epic fight of the year contest. Credits to: Esther Lin-MMAFighting
Doo Ho Choi and Cub Swanson leave it all in the cage in their epic fight of the year contest. Credits to: Esther Lin-MMAFighting
I will bring better and more interesting performances in my future fights. I'm a more developed fighter now, and much stronger than before. I believe in myself, I believe I can make it back to the top of the rankings.
- Doo Ho Choi

Choi has only fought twice since his battle against Swanson and lost both bouts by KO/TKO, most recently against Charles Jourdain in 2019. A series of breaks and cancellations have forced Choi to the sidelines for nearly 3 years, causing retirement rumors to circulate.

Prior to his fight against Swanson, Choi was on a 12 fight winning streak in which he finished 10 of his opponents. Choi would be a welcome addition to the Featherweight division.

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