There’s a strong South Korean contingent in action at Saturday’s UFC Vegas 94, including featherweight Seung-Woo Choi.
Choi is no stranger to the UFC Apex, where the promotion has remained mired far beyond the end of the lockdown phase of COVID-19.
“This is like my home. It’s the fourth [fight] at the Apex, so I feel familiar and very comfortable,” Choi (11-6) said during this week’s UFC Vegas 94 media day. And while Choi might miss fighting in front of fans, technology has allowed him to at least keep in touch with them. “Of course I miss Korean fans,” he continued, adding that SMS messaging and other options “gives me very high strength from afar.”
Paired up with Choi is Steve Garcia, who’s been on a hot streak of late. Three straight wins, three straight finishes. “I think everything is going well for him. He’s tough, that’s all.”
Tough or not, however, Seung-Woo Choi, coming off a decision victory against Jarno Errens, has a game plan. He also believes openings will present themselves during the fight.
“Of course the opponent is tough, but I have prepared a good strategy for that, and I believe I will have opportunities. He actually had three [fights], and he won, but he hasn’t faced a proper opponent, a proper striker. I think I will have an opportunity this time.”
Watch the full UFC Vegas 94 media day appearance by Seung-Woo Choi above.
