“When I was into soccer, I wasn’t really interested in MMA,” he said. “But after seeing the Korean Zombie highlights, MMA became my thing. I would’ve done great as a soccer player as well, though.”
That athleticism is clear through his first series of pro fights in which he’s compiled a 6-1 record with two wins by knockout, and after a pair of victories over Rama Supandhi and Qiu Lun, he’s a win over Park away from a UFC contract.
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“I see him as a well-balanced fighter that stands out in the modern day MMA scene, capable of putting someone down both standing and on the ground,” said Choi of his opponent, who scored two first-round finishes on his way to Las Vegas, a bucket list item for any fighter.
“It feels unreal that I am fighting in Las Vegas,” said Choi. “I am super excited, but I won’t let that affect my performance in any way.”
That focus is necessary, not just this weekend, but moving forward should he get the chance to battle the best flyweights in the world every time out. That’s the dream, and Choi is eager to realize it.
