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'Korean Superboy' Choi Du-ho (35) has finally completed all preparations for his comeback fight. He will compete in a bout with a three-game winning streak on the line for the first time in 10 years since 2016.
On the 16th (Korean time), at the official weigh-in for 'UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa' held at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Choi Du-ho recorded 66.2 kg, successfully passing the featherweight division's standard weight limit of 65.8 kg (with a 0.45 kg tolerance for scale error). His opponent, Daniel San Toss (31, Brazil), known as the 'Korean Killer,' also completed the weigh-in at exactly 65.8 kg.
The two fighters will clash on the 17th at the same venue as part of the co-main event of this tournament. During the face-off following the weigh-in, instead of engaging in a tense stare-down, the two fighters shook hands, demonstrating a veteran-like composure and vowing a solid performance.
This fight represents the ultimate golden opportunity for Choi Du-ho to re-enter the featherweight rankings. After defeating Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr in 2024 to announce a spectacular comeback, a victory over San Toss would allow Choi Du-ho to achieve a remarkable feat: his first three-game winning streak in the UFC in 10 years since 2016.
To prepare for this, Choi Du-ho even changed his training environment, setting up a defensive line. Since March, he has left his hometown of Daegu and undergone an intensive training camp under the guidance of 'Korean Zombie' Jung Chan-sung in Seoul. With Jung Chan-sung's expertise, who has fought in two UFC featherweight title matches, Choi Du-ho is expected to enter the octagon in sharper and peak condition than ever before.
Opponent San Toss earned the nickname 'Korean Killer' among domestic martial arts fans by defeating 'Korean Tiger' Lee Jung-young in May last year and 'Zombie Junior' Yoo Ju-sang in October. Choi Du-ho has also taken on the heavy responsibility of avenging Yoo Ju-sang, Jung Chan-sung's student, and upholding the pride of Korean martial arts.
Speaking through UFC, Choi Du-ho stated, "As the most widely known UFC fighter from Korea, I feel a sense of responsibility," and added, "I will definitely erase San Toss's title of 'Korean Killer' in this fight," expressing his strong determination.
Originally, the two fighters were scheduled to meet in September last year, but the bout was canceled once due to Choi Du-ho's knee injury. After Choi Du-ho's original comeback opponent, Gavin Tucker, retired, San Toss directly contacted the UFC to request a rematch with Choi Du-ho, leading to a dramatic showdown after 1 year and 5 months.
Having fully recovered from his injury during the absence, Choi Du-ho said, "I have treated my painful areas and prepared many new weapons," and added, "I will definitely show a changed version of myself in this fight."
The match is expected to be a fiery striking battle. Choi Du-ho stated, "I have developed a strategy focused on striking. I'm not sure if San Toss can continue to engage me in striking," revealing his confidence in his unique precise counter-attacking skills. San Toss, in turn, declared, "I will burn with fighting spirit for the first two rounds and fight fiercely, aiming for a knockout in the third round."
Meanwhile, the featherweight-ranked seventh-place Arnold Allen (32, England) and twelfth-place Melquizedec Costa (29, Brazil), who are set to headline the main event of this tournament, both successfully passed the weigh-in at 66 kg. The 12-year veteran Allen and Costa, who is on a terrifying upward trend with two consecutive kick knockouts, are expected to deliver a fiery striking battle, drawing the attention of martial arts fans worldwide to Las Vegas.
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