Dooho Choi

"The Korean Superboy"

17-5-1★ 6bonuses

South KoreaLast 5

Kickboxing 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Patricio Pitbull · TKO · Sep 19, 2026

17-5-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Patricio PitbullTKO · R1 3:28

UFCCrypto.com UFC 331·September 19, 2026

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Dooho Choi holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-1. Choi has won 17 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Choi lands 5.03 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 1.21 takedowns per 15 minutes. Choi also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: September 19, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 10, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: South Korea
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea

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Career history

LOSS
vs Patricio Pitbull
Crypto.com UFC 331· Sep 19, 2026· Featherweight· 17-5-1 vs 38-9
TKO
R1 · 3:28
WIN
vs Daniel Santos
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa· May 16, 2026· Featherweight· 17-4-1 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 4:29
FOTN
WIN
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura· Dec 7, 2024· Featherweight· 16-4-1 vs 18-6
TKO
R3 · 3:21
WIN
vs Bill Algeo
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Jandiroba· Jul 20, 2024· Featherweight· 15-4-1 vs 18-9
TKO
R2 · 3:38
DRAW
vs Kyle Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Spivac· Feb 4, 2023· Featherweight· 14-4-1 vs 13-5-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Featherweight· 14-4 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 4:32
FOTN
LOSS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi· Jan 14, 2018· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 27-14
TKO
R2 · 2:36
FOTN
LOSS
vs Cub Swanson
UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 24-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Thiago Tavares
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 20-7-1
TKO
R1 · 2:42
POTN
WIN
vs Sam Sicilia
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· Nov 28, 2015· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 14-6
TKO
R1 · 1:33
POTN
WIN
vs Juan Manuel Puig
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 11-4
TKO
R1 · 0:18
WIN
vs Shoji Maruyama
DEEP Cage Impact 2013· Jun 15, 2013· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 13-9-1
TKO
R2 · 2:33
WIN
vs Tatsunao Nagakura
DEEP 61 Impact· Feb 16, 2013· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 4-4
TKO
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs Kosuke Umeda
DEEP 59 Impact· Aug 18, 2012· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 10-12-3
TKO
R1 · 2:49
WIN
vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
Deep 56 Impact· Dec 16, 2011· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 20-8-1
TKO
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Nobuhiro Obiya
DEEP· Oct 29, 2011· 7-1 vs 12-5-1
TKO
WIN
vs Hisaki Hiraishi
GLADIATOR· Sep 3, 2011· 6-1 vs 10-5-4
DEC
WIN
vs Atsuhiro Tsuboi
DEEP· Sep 5, 2010· 5-1 vs 6-15-4
TKO
WIN
vs Yuichiro Ono
GLADIATOR· Jun 27, 2010· 4-1 vs 1-3
TKO
WIN
vs Ikuo Usuda
Sengoku 13· Jun 20, 2010· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 6-1
SD
LOSS
vs Yusuke Kagiyama
DEEP· Jun 6, 2010· 2-1 vs 10-4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Jong Hwa Lee
M-1: Asian Selection 2010 (Stage 1)· Mar 5, 2010· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 3:20
WIN
vs Takashi Matsuoka
GRACHAN· Nov 29, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-2
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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJKickboxing

2022UFC Hall of Fame - Fight Wing, class of 2022 (Cub Swanson vs Dooho Choi, UFC 206)
2008Started in BJJ
AGE 16Started in MMA
Champion · Korean Domestic BJJ Tournaments
Amateur MMA 20+ bouts, record not published · Record
Kickboxing 8-2 · Record
Other approx. 100 total competitive bouts across amateur MMA, amateur and professional kickboxing, sanda and jiu-jitsu · Record

Camp

Team MAD · Busan, South Korea
Busan Team M.A.D.
Team MAD Daegu · Daegu, South Korea Instructor
Korean Zombie MMA · Seoul, South Korea
Gumi MMA · Gumi, South Korea Former

Coaches

Chan Sung Jung · Head coach
Yang Seong-hoon · Head coach
Lee Chang-seob · Head coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 1% in division

Punch power99

Kick power94

Punch speed98

Kick speed94

Accuracy96

Takedowns78

Ground striking79

Submissions66

Chin74

Body strength82

Cardio71

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-5-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.03per min

55% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.69per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.21per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 6-4-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.03per min

55% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.69per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.21per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Dooho Choi sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Dooho Choi has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dooho Choi earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Dooho Choi's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #11 Featherweight
First ranked: Jul 15, 2016
Times ranked: 76

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1612▼6
Peak: 1812Jul 8, 2016
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dooho Choi fight next?

Dooho Choi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dooho Choi's record?

Dooho Choi's professional MMA record is 17-5-1.

Who is Dooho Choi fighting next?

Dooho Choi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dooho Choi fight last?

Dooho Choi most recently fought Patricio Pitbull at UFC 331 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Dooho Choi fight in?

Dooho Choi fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Dooho Choi have?

Dooho Choi has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dooho Choi won?

Dooho Choi has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Dooho Choi?

Dooho Choi is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Dooho Choi weigh?

Dooho Choi weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Dooho Choi's reach?

Dooho Choi has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Dooho Choi?

Dooho Choi is 35 years old (born Apr 10, 1991).

Where is Dooho Choi from?

Dooho Choi is from South Korea.

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