Choi Doo-ho

Choi Doo-ho (Korean: 최두호; born April 10, 1991, often anglicized to Doo Ho Choi or Dooho Choi), is a South Korean mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in their Featherweight division.

In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Choi Doo-ho
Born (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991
Gumi, South Korea
Native name최두호
Other namesThe Korean Superboy
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight (2010–present)
Lightweight (2009–2010)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out ofBusan, South Korea
TeamBusan Team M.A.D
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins14
By knockout11
By submission1
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
UniversityGumi University [1]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Choi graduated from Gumi University with a degree in Security.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

DEEP

Choi started getting noticed in the MMA world after making his DEEP debut in June 2010, when he faced Yusuke Kagiyama. Choi lost his Deep debut via split decision. After a short stint on the independent circuit, Choi returned to DEEP in September 2010, facing Atsuhiro Tsuboi. He won by TKO in the first round.[3] He went undefeated in his next fights in MMA, beating various fighters like Mitsuhiro Ishida, Kosuke Omeda, and Nobuhiro Obiya.

Before being released to fight in the UFC, Choi fought for DEEP one last time, on June 15, 2013, when he faced Japanese prospect Shoji Maruyama. He won via TKO in the second round.[4]

Sengoku Raiden Championship

While fighting for DEEP, Choi also signed with Sengoku Raiden Championship. He had his first fight at SRC: Sengoku Raiden Championship 13, when he faced Ikuo Usuda. Choi won via split decision. A few months later, Choi was slated to face Masanori Kanehara at SRC: Sengoku Raiden Championship 15.[5] However, three weeks before the event, Choi suffered an injury and the fight was taken off the card.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In November 2013, following a nine-fight winning streak, Choi signed a contract to fight with the UFC to compete in their featherweight division.[7]

Choi was scheduled to face Sam Sicilia on May 24, 2014, at UFC 173.[8] However, Choi pulled out of the bout with an injury.[9]

Choi ultimately made his debut when he faced Juan Puig on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57. He won the fight via TKO just 18 seconds into the first round.[10]

A rescheduled bout with Sam Sicilia was expected to take place on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.[11] However, Choi pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons.[12]

The bout with Sicilia was scheduled a third time and took place on November 28, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 79. Choi won the fight via knockout in the first round.[13] The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

Choi next faced Thiago Tavares on July 8, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[15] The win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[16]

Choi faced Cub Swanson on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17] The fight was nominated for Fight of the year by the World MMA Awards[18] and ESPN. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[19] During UFC 273 broadcast in April 2022 it was announced that the fight will be inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing class of 2022.[20]

Choi was briefly linked to a bout with Renan Barão which was expected to take place on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24.[21] However, as the announcement of the pairing began to circulate, Choi declined the bout, and as a result, Barao is expected to be rescheduled against a different opponent, possibly at another event.[22]

Choi was expected to face Andre Fili on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214.[23] However, Choi pulled out of the fight on June 14 citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Calvin Kattar.[24]

Choi next faced Jeremy Stephens on January 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.[25] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[26] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[27]

Choi faced Charles Jourdain on December 21, 2019 on UFC on ESPN+ 23.[28] After knocking Jourdain down in the first round, Choi eventually lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[29] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night awards.[30]

Choi was scheduled to face Danny Chavez on July 31, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 28.[31] However, Choi had to pull out of the bout due to injury.[32]

Returning after a three-year layoff, Choi faced Kyle Nelson on February 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 218.[33] After a point deduction in the third round due to a headbutt, the fight ended in a majority draw.[34] 9 out of 11 media outlets scored the fight as a win for Choi.[35]

Personal life

Choi married his wife in 2017 and divorced in 2021.[36]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Filmography

Television shows
Year Title Role Ref.
2022–2023 Fighter Mentor [41]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 14 wins 4 losses
By knockout 11 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 2 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Draw 14–4–1 Kyle Nelson Draw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak February 4, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Choi was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to a headbutt.
Loss 14–4 Charles Jourdain TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie December 21, 2019 2 4:32 Busan, South Korea Fight of the Night.
Loss 14–3 Jeremy Stephens TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 2018 2 2:36 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 14–2 Cub Swanson Decision (unanimous) UFC 206 December 10, 2016 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Fight of the Night.
Win 14–1 Thiago Tavares KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 1 2:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–1 Sam Sicilia KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal November 28, 2015 1 1:33 Seoul, South Korea Performance of the Night.
Win 12–1 Juan Puig TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson November 22, 2014 1 0:18 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 11–1 Shoji Maruyama TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Impact 2013 June 15, 2013 2 2:33 Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–1 Tatsunao Nagakura TKO (corner stoppage) Deep: 61 Impact February 16, 2013 2 4:14 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–1 Kosuke Umeda KO (punch) Deep: 59 Impact August 18, 2012 1 2:49 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–1 Mitsuhiro Ishida KO (knee and punches) Deep / Smash: Japan MMA League 2011 Semifinals December 17, 2011 1 1:33 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–1 Nobuhiro Obiya KO (flying knee) Deep: Cage Impact 2011 in Tokyo, 2nd Round October 29, 2011 3 0:15 Tokyo, Japan
Win 6–1 Hisaki Hiraishi Decision (unanimous) Gladiator: Gladiator 23 September 3, 2011 2 5:00 Hiroshima, Japan
Win 5–1 Atsuhiro Tsuboi TKO (punches) Deep: clubDeep Nagoya: Kobudo Fight September 5, 2010 1 4:53 Nagoya, Japan
Win 4–1 Yuichiro Ono TKO (punches) Gladiator: Gladiator 7 June 27, 2010 1 0:26 Sapporo, Japan
Win 3–1 Ikuo Usuda Decision (split) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 13 June 20, 2010 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 2–1 Yusuke Kagiyama Decision (split) Deep: Cage Impact 2010 in Osaka June 6, 2010 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan Featherweight debut.
Win 2–0 Lee Jong-wha TKO (punches) M-1 Selection 2010: Asia Round 1 March 5, 2010 1 3:20 Seoul, South Korea
Win 1–0 Takashi Matsuoka Submission (armbar) Grachan: Grachan 3 November 29, 2009 1 1:05 Tokyo, Japan Lightweight debut.

See also

References
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  2. "Dooho Choi - Official UFC® Fighter Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  3. "Deep - clubDeep Nagoya: Kobudo Fight". sherdog.com. September 5, 2010.
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  5. "Masanori Kanehara vs. Doo Ho Choi added to Sengoku Raiden Championship 15". mmajunkie.com. October 7, 2010.
  6. "Cancelled Bout: Masanori Kanehara vs. Doo Ho Choi". tapology.com. October 30, 2010.
  7. "Choi Doo-ho (崔斗浩）signs with UFC". arirang.co.kr. November 13, 2013.
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