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DongHun Choi just starched Kiru Sahota in the first round back in Macau last November, landing a brutal punch that ended things at 2:36. Meanwhile, Andre Lima has been on an absolute tear, racking up four straight UFC wins including a slick rear naked choke over Daniel Barez in March. The Brazilian hasn't seen a loss yet in his career, and he's finishing dudes left and right.\n\nHere's what makes this matchup so interesting. Choi is a switch stance fighter who can crack from either side, and that knockout power is legit. Lima brings that classic Brazilian jiu jitsu game but he's not just a grappler anymore. He's shown he can grind out decisions when needed, like that unanimous nod over Felipe dos Santos, but he's also got that killer instinct to hunt the finish. Remember that wild DQ win over Igor Severino? Dude literally bit Lima and still lost.\n\nThe big question is whether Choi's power can keep Lima honest on the feet, or if the Brazilian can drag this to the mat and work his magic. Lima's been super active, four fights in less than two years, while Choi's had more time between scraps. Someone's zero has got to go, and the Canadian crowd in Winnipeg is about to witness which undefeated streak survives. With the UFC returning to Winnipeg for the first time in a decade, this clash of unbeaten prospects should deliver the kind of war that fans have been waiting for.\n\nThe winner of this scrap could easily find themselves knocking on the door of the rankings, making this more than just a battle of perfect records but a legitimate stepping stone toward title contention at 125 pounds. 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