Thiago Tavares faces South Korea's young promise in July

T. Tavares (photo) is looking for his second consecutive victory in the UFC. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

After beating the veteran Clay guida with a lightning-fast finish in just 39 seconds, the Brazilian Thiago tavares He already has a date set to return to the Octagon. The Santa Catarina native will face the young South Korean Doo Ho Choi at the TUF 23 Finale, in July.

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At 31, Thiago tavares has a record of 20 wins, six losses and one draw. Doo Ho Choi, just 25 years old and considered one of South Korea's great promises, has a record of 14 victories and just one defeat. Information about the duel was released by the South Korean website “Spotv News”.

The TUF 23 Finale takes place on July 8th, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). In the main fight of the night, the Brazilian Claudinha gadelha challenges Ultimate strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk, in a fight that will also mark the challenge of the reality show's coaches. In addition to Claudinha and Thiago, the card also has the presence of another Tupiniquim representative: the TUF Brasil 1 champion Cezar Mutant, which will face Anthony Smith.