Expected to be one of the more exciting bouts the UFC Vegas 94 card was a featherweight bout between Doo Ho Choi and Bill Algeo.
Choi (14-1) was still looking for his first UFC win following a long layoff to fulfill his military duties in his home country of South Korea. Since returning he’s fought to a draw with Kyle Nelson and looked to make a statement at the UFC APEX.
Algeo (18-8) was also coming off a loss to Nelson. With a very up-and-down fight record since entering the UFC Algeo looked to get back into the winning column against Choi.
Round 1 both men came out calm until Algeo decided to rush in with a takedown. Choi jumped the guillotine Dustin Poirier style, but Algeo was able to defend it well. Once back to their feet they clinched on the fence and Choi got Algeo with a throw. After taking the back and almost getting the choke Algeo was able to take top position with Choi’s back on the fence.
After a minute of grappling and Choi getting back to his feet Algeo stayed aggressive landing a big right hand followed by a spinning elbow that landed clean. Once Choi looked for distance Algeo rushed in, put Choi on the fence, then took him down taking top position.
They got back to their feet, Algeo looked to stay on Choi with a takedown, but Choi jumped the guillotine again after landing some knees to the head. Algeo popped his head out and the round ended.
Round 2 the pace slowed considerably to start the round, but Algeo used rush attacks with multiple strikes while Choi picked his shots carefully. After some grappling by Choi he popped up and landed a shot on Choi, but Algeo stayed aggressive.
The fight ender was a left hand by Choi that caused Algeo to sort of wave at Choi and the ref stopped the fight. The left hook may have badly damaged that right eye of Algeo’s and he knew it.
After the fight Choi was very emotional saying that he felt he let a lot of people down, and happy to have The Korean Zombie in his corner saying, “He treats me like his little brother.”
Official Result: Doo Ho Choi def. Bill Algeo via R2 TKO, 3:38
