The last deduction caught my ankle. ‘Korean Super Boy’ Choi Doo-ho (32) won a draw in his return to the UFC after 4 years.
On the afternoon of the 5th (Korean time) in the UFC Fight Night main card held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Choi Doo-ho had a featherweight match against Kyle Nelson (32, Canada), and ended in a draw after three rounds.
Choi Doo-ho, who returned to the Octagon after 4 years after losing against Charles Jourdain (Canada) in December 2019, aimed for victory, but smiled dejectedly at the somewhat disappointing result. The last time Choi Doo-ho won in the UFC was against Thiago Tavares (Brazil) in July 2016.
Choi Doo-ho recorded 14 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses as the first draw in his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Nelson also became his first draw, 13 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses.
In the first round, Choi Doo-ho faced the opponent with a strong right-footed calf kick. Nelson caught Choi Doo-ho’s kick and succeeded in a slam takedown. Nelson caught up and attempted a choke, but Choi Doo-ho, who escaped the crisis, ended the round with a side mount and then a half mount.
Choi Doo-ho also landed a carf kick in the second round. At that moment, Nelson’s fist struck Choi Doo-ho in the face. Although staggered for a moment, Choi Doo-ho kicked again, aiming for the opponent’s left leg.
In the final round, Nelson grabbed the waist after a punch contest with Choi Doo-ho. Choi Doo-ho could not get out of the clinch of a strong opponent. Nelson landed another takedown. Choi Doo-ho got out with flexible movements and climbed up to half mount. However, Choi Doo-ho was deducted for head butting with 1 minute and 33 seconds left.
Unfavorable situation if you go to judgment. Unlike Choi Doo-ho, who wanted to hit, Nelson tried another takedown. Choi Doo-ho hit the opponent’s side but could not get out of the clinch. In the end, Choi Doo-ho ended his comeback match with a draw.