Personal Information
Full Name | Doo Ho Choi |
Date of Birth | April 10, 1991 |
Nationality | South Korean |
Nickname | The Korean Superboy |
Doo Ho Choi: A Brief Biography
Doo Ho Choi is a 31-year-old professional mixed martial artist from South Korea. Choi currently competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Latest News Update for Doo Ho Choi
Doo Ho Choi is set to face Kyle Nelson at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac on February 4, 2023, at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
Doo Ho Choi Facts
Birth Place | Gumi, South Korea |
Star Sign | Aries |
Net Worth (2023) | $168,000 |
Age | 31 |
Education | Gumi University |
MMA Debut | 2009 |
MMA Record | 14-3-0 |
Partner | Kim Soo-Hyo |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Doo Ho Choi had his graduate degree in security from Gumi University.
Choi made his DEEP: Cage Impact debut against Yusuke Kagiyama on June 6, 2010, and lost the fight via split decision.
Later, with a 9-win streak fight resume, Choi signed the UFC contract in 2013 to compete in the promotion's featherweight division.
Doo Ho Choi’s Career in UFC
Choi made his octagon debut on November 22, 2014, against Juan Puig at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson. Doo Ho Choi won the fight via technical knockout.
On November 28, 2015, Choi faced Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal and won the fight via knockout.
At the Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia Finale, Choi had his fight with Thiago Tavares and won the fight via knockout. The fight took place on July 8, 2016.
At UFC 206, Doo Ho Choi fought Cub Swanson and lost the fight via unanimous decision. The event occurred on December 10, 2016, in Toronto, Canada.
On January 14, 2018, Choi fought with Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi and lost the fight via technical knockout.
For his last outing, Doo Ho Choi faced Charles Jourdain on December 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Korean Zombie. Choi lost the fight via technical knockout.
Doo Ho Choi Record
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 14–4 | Charles Jourdain | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie | December 21, 2019 | 2 | 4:32 | Busan, South Korea |
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 |
Loss | 14–2 | Cub Swanson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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 |
Win | 13–1 | Sam Sicilia | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal | November 28, 2015 | 1 | 1:33 | Seoul, South Korea |
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 |
Win | 2–0 | Jong Wha Lee | 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 |
FAQs on Doo Ho Choi
Q1. Who has Doo Ho Choi lost to in the UFC?
Doo Ho Choi has only lost to Cub Swanson, Jeremy Stephens, and Charles Jourdain in the UFC so far.
Q2. How many fights has Doo Ho Choi had in the UFC?
Doo Ho Choi has had 6 fights in the UFC so far.
*Last updated on January 31, 2023