UFC

Dooho “The Korean Superboy”Choi

UFC17-4-1

Division
Featherweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 10"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
70"
Nationality
South Korean
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
11
Wins by submission
1
Wins by decision
2

Striking accuracy

53%

245 landed · 459 attempted

Takedown accuracy

20%

1 landed · 5 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2019-12-21 to 2026-05-16

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Draws

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Daniel Santos

    May 16, 2026

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:29

  • Nate Landwehr

    Dec 7, 2024

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:21

  • Bill Algeo

    Jul 20, 2024

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:38

  • Kyle Nelson

    Feb 5, 2023

    Draw

    Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Charles Jourdain

    Dec 21, 2019

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:32

  • Jeremy Stephens

    Jan 14, 2018

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:33

  • Cub Swanson

    Dec 10, 2016

    Loss

    DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Thiago Tavares

    Jul 8, 2016

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:41

  • Sam Sicilia

    Nov 28, 2015

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:33

Dooho Choi Bio

Dooho Choi, known as “The Korean Superboy,” is a South Korean mixed martial artist competing in the UFC featherweight division. As of September 14, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains at Gumi MMA and uses a striking-focused style. He began training in 2008 after becoming interested in mixed martial arts and later built a reputation for aggressive, counterpunching-oriented offense.

Choi made his UFC debut in November 2014 and gained early attention with stoppage victories over Juan Puig, Sam Sicilia and Thiago Tavares. His 2016 bout with Cub Swanson was later recognized by the UFC Hall of Fame in the Fight Wing. After returning from a lengthy period away from competition, Choi defeated Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr in 2024, then stopped Daniel Santos in the second round on May 16, 2026.

Choi was born on April 10, 1991. The UFC lists him at 5 feet 10 inches with a 70-inch reach. He graduated from Gumi Kyungun University with a degree in Security. His documented preferences include counterpunching as a favored striking technique and the triangle as a favored grappling technique.

Record
17-4-1
Division
Featherweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 10"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
39.00
Gym / team
Busan Team M.A.D
Nationality
South Korean

Dooho Choi Questions & Answers

What division does Dooho Choi compete in?

Dooho Choi competes in the UFC featherweight division.

When did Dooho Choi make his UFC debut?

Dooho Choi made his UFC debut on November 22, 2014, against Juan Puig.

What is Dooho Choi’s fighting style?

The UFC identifies Dooho Choi as a striker, and his listed favorite striking technique is counterpunching.

How tall is Dooho Choi?

Dooho Choi is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a 70-inch reach.

When was Dooho Choi born?

Dooho Choi was born on April 10, 1991.

Did Dooho Choi attend college?

Yes. The UFC says Dooho Choi graduated from Gumi Kyungun University with a degree in Security.

What UFC honor is associated with Dooho Choi’s fight against Cub Swanson?

The UFC lists the Cub Swanson fight in its Hall of Fame Fight Wing.

What was Dooho Choi’s most recent completed UFC fight as of September 14, 2026?

His most recent completed UFC fight was a second-round stoppage of Daniel Santos on May 16, 2026.