Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi are headed to the UFC Hall of Fame thanks to their memorable bout more than five years ago.
The promotion announced on Saturday night that Swanson vs. Choi will be enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame’s “Fight Wing” as part of a ceremony for the 2022 class held during International Fight Week in July. The induction will be streamed on UFC Fight Pass.
“The fight between Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi is one of the greatest fights of all time,” said UFC president Dana White. “This fight was an absolute war for all three rounds and both guys left everything they had inside the Octagon, it was crazy. This fight was an incredible display of heart, endurance and determination and it was so good, it was named the 2016 ‘Fight of the Year.’ Congratulations to Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi on a fight that will always be remembered as one of the best ever.”
Swanson and Choi squared off at UFC 206 on Dec. 10, 2016, and their featherweight slugfest included multiple momentum swings — including a wild second round that saw both men hurt during wild exchanges. Ultimately, Swanson asserted himself down the stretch to win a unanimous decision and send Choi to his first UFC defeat. Incidentally, Choi has only fought twice since then and has not won a bout in the Octagon.
The bout was not Sherdog’s 2016 winner for “Fight of the Year.” That honor went to a clash between Carlos Condit and Robbie Lawler at UFC 195. However, Swanson vs. Choi did receive "Round of the Year” for its epic second frame.
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