5 most electrifying UFC 273 moments
Now that the dust has settled from the chaos that was UFC 273, it's now easier to reflect on what moments really lit up the arena. Great walkouts, a potential fight of the year candidate, razor-close fights - this event really had it all. There are many moments from this event that will be looked at as the sport progresses.
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In this list, we'll delve into the moments that really grabbed the fans' attention, both inside and outside the octagon.
Highs and lows make the sport, but fans provide the energy that helps fighters perform to the best of their ability. The Jacksonville, Florida at UFC 273 crowd did more than enough to blow the roof off of the VyStar arena. Here are the 5 most electrifying UFC 273 moments.
#5. Hall of Fame introduction: Doo Ho Choi vs. Cub Swanson at UFC 273
As the arena dimmed and the big screen captured the attention of fans in attendance at the VyStar arena, they were shown the highlights of a fight that will now live on in the Fight Wing of the UFC's Hall of Fame. The 2016 bout between Doo Ho Choi, a then undefeated featherweight prospect, and 'Killer' Cub Swanson.
These two fighters took turns hurting each other. Momentum oscillated in about every other exchange. 'The Korean Superboy' had his piston-like punches that would find the mark. Swanson, down but rarely out, used his unique striking to let Choi know that this would be no easy victory for him.
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It was a masterpiece of a match. Creative striking flowed the entire time and the toughness was shown in spades. Neither participant wanted to concede in the slightest. There were small breaks here and there, but the fighters went right back to work. Going into the third round, it was clear that they both thought that the verdict of this bout would be decided in the concluding five minutes. 'Killer' had his hand raised, but both fighters had increased their stock in this war.