For release on July 27, 2018 – ROAD Fighting Championship 048 will take place on July 28, 2018 at the Wonju Gymnasium in South Korea. The weigh ins were held today at the Inter Burgo Hotel. The main event is the Middleweight Championship Match between reigning Champion Choi Young and challenger La In-Ja is confirmed to go.
All fourteen matches will take place. All but one fighter passed weight on the first try. Jeon Uh-Jin was not able to make weight and will be deducted 1 point in the first round and forfeit 50% of his purse.
La In-Jae: “I found out something about Choi Young. He always beats good looking opponents. So I’m sure I can beat him tomorrow.”
Champion Choi Young: “The result is not important. I’m going to put on a great show.”
Yang Hae-Jun: “Thank you for giving me an excellent opponent. I’ll get stronger by fighting good opponents.”
Michel Pereira: “I came here to get the 85kg belt. I trained so hard. I’ll show you an explosive performance.”
Arai Miki: “I heard how locals are strong, I’ll show you how strong I am.”
Lee Ye-Ji: “Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I’ll show you a good fight tomorrow.”
Choi Won-Jun: “Thank you for all the opportunities you have given me. It’s an honor to fight Jeon. There are so many good but unknown fighters waiting for a chance.”
Jeon Uh-Jin: “I’m sorry I didn’t make weight. I haven’t fought for 3 years. I’ll show you what you’ve missed.”
Shin Dong-Guk: “I’m a full-time fireman. Some careless people hurt firefighters in Korea while they’re working. Please protect us so we can protect you.”
Hayashi Tomatsu: “I came here to put out the fire. You watch me do it tomorrow.”
Lee Jong-Hwan: “It’s not a sport, it’s a fight. This is my son. I won’t be embarrassed in front of him.”
Kim Dae-Sung: “I have a daughter, I should have brought a picture. I’m the same as my opponent, I don’t do a sport. I’m going to show you why people call me the highlight reel maker”
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Ko Dong-Hyuk: “I came back after a 2 year 9 month setback. I rested for a long time, but I promise to show you an explosive fight.”
Yoo Jae-Nam: “I’m fighting on home ground. I’m going to give you a showcase fight so people can look up to me.”
Jong Chan-Geun: “I want to enjoy the fight. I will show you excitement.”
Kim Hyung-Su: “He says he’s going to enjoy the fight and be exciting. I’m going to show you an exciting fighter. I’ve had a great camp. I’m ready to end the losing streak of Crying Fist.”
Event: ROAD Fighting Championship 048
Date: July 28, 2018
Venue: Wonju Gymnasium
City: Wonju, South Korea
Broadcast:
16:00 KST Youtube/roadfc
21:00 KST SPOTV South Korea
Official Weigh-In Results
6th –84kg MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CHOI YOUNG VS LA IN-JAE
CHOI YOUNG : 84.1kg (PASS)
LA IN-JAE : 84.2kg (PASS)
5th –84kg MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
MICHEL PEREIRA VS YANG HAE-JUN
MICHEL PEREIRA : 84.3kg (PASS)
YANG HAE-JUN : 84.1kg (PASS)
4th –48kg ATOMWEIGHT BOUT
LEE YE-JI VS ARAI MIKA
LEE YE-JI : 48.5kg (PASS)
ARAI MIKA : 48.3kg (PASS)
3rd –84kg MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
JEON UH-JIN VS CHOI WON-JUN
JEON UH-JIN : 85kg (FAIL)
CHOI WON-JUN : 84.4kg (PASS)
2nd –70kg LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
SHIN DONG-GUK VS HAYASHI TAMOTSU
SHIN DONG-GUK : 70.4kg (PASS)
HAYASHI TAMOTSU : 70.4kg (PASS)
1st –84kg MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT
KIM DAE-SUNG VS LEE JONG-HWAN
KIM DAE-SUNG : 84.5kg (PASS)
LEE JONG-HWAN : 84.2kg (PASS)
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8th –61.5kg BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
YOO JAE-NAM VS HAN YI-MOON
YOO JAE-NAM : 61.9kg (PASS)
HAN YI-MOON : 61.7kg (PASS)
7th –70kg LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
KIM HYUNG-SU VS JEON CHANG-GEUN
KIM HYUNG-SU : 70.5kg (PASS)
JEON CHANG-GEUN : 70.5kg (PASS)
6th –57kg FLYWEIGHT BOUT
KWAK JONG-HYUN VS PARK SU-WAN
KWAK JONG-HYUN : 57.4kg (PASS)
PARK SU-WAN : 57.5kg (PASS)
5th –61.5kg BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
BAASANKHUU DAMLANPUREV VS KO DONG-HYEOK
BAASANKHUU DAMLANPUREV : 61.8kg (PASS)
KO DONG-HYEOK : 60.3kg (PASS)
4th –61.5kg BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
BAKHTIIAR TOICHUBAEV VS JUNG SANG-JIN
BAKHTIIAR TOICHUBAEV : 61.1kg (PASS)
JUNG SANG-JIN : 61.8kg (PASS)
3rd –65.5kg FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT
BAIK SEUNG-MIN VS KWON DO-HYEONG
BAIK SEUNG-MIN : 65.9kg (PASS)
KWON DO-HYEONG : 65.9kg (PASS)
2nd –61.5kg BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
PARK JAE-SEONG VS AHN TAE-YOUNG
PARK JAE-SEONG : 61.9kg (PASS)
AHN TAE-YOUNG : 61.8kg (PASS)
1st OPENWEIGHT BOUT
LEE HAN-YONG VS JIN EK-TAE
LEE HAN-YONG : 90.4kg
JIN EK-TAE : 106.9kg
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