Choi Doo-ho

This is a Korean name; the family name is Choi.
Choi Doo-ho
최두호
Born (1991-04-06) April 6, 1991
South Korea
Native name 최두호
Other names The Korean Superboy
Nationality Korean
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Busan, South Korea
Team Busan Team MAD
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 15
Wins 14
By knockout 11
By submission 1
By decision 2
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Choi Doo-Ho (born April 6, 1991), often anglicized to Dooho Choi or Doo Ho Choi, is a South Korean mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in their Featherweight division. Choi is listed as the #2 ranked Featherweight prospect in the MMA Prospects Report 2013.[1] He has also competed in Sengoku Raiden Championship and DEEP. He trains with Busan Team MAD since 2015.[15][16]

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 (punches) in the first round.[2] 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 (punches) in the second round.[3]

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.[4] However, three weeks before the event, Choi suffered an injury and the fight was taken off the card.[5] Choi left SRC shortly after the injury.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In November 2013, following a nine-fight winning streak, Choi signed a contract to fight with the UFC and expects to compete in their featherweight division.[6]

Choi was expected to face Sam Sicilia on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173.[7] However, Choi pulled out of the bout with an injury.[8]

Choi ultimately made his debut when he faced Juan Puig on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57.[9] He won the fight via TKO just 18 seconds into the first round.

A rescheduled bout with Sam Sicilia was expected to take place on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[10] However, Choi pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons.[11]

The bout with Sicilia was scheduled a third time and took place on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79.[12] Choi won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13] The win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

Choi is expected to face Thiago Tavares on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale[15]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–1 Sam Sicilia TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal November 28, 2015 1 1:33 Seoul, South Korea Performance of the Night.
Win 13–1 Juan Puig TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson November 22, 2014 1 0:18 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 12–1 Shoji Maruyama TKO (punches) Deep: Cage Impact 2013 June 15, 2013 2 2:33 Tokyo, Japan
Win 11–1 Tatsunao Nagakura TKO (corner stoppage) Deep: 61 Impact February 16, 2013 2 4:14 Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–1 Kosuke Umeda KO (punch) Deep: 59 Impact August 18, 2012 1 2:49 Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–1 Mitsuhiro Ishida KO (knee and punches) Deep / Smash: Japan MMA League 2011 Semifinals December 17, 2011 1 1:33 Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–1 Nobuhiro Obiya KO (flying knee) Deep: Cage Impact 2011 in Tokyo, 2nd Round October 29, 2011 3 0:15 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–1 Hisaki Hiraishi Decision (unanimous) Gladiator: Gladiator 23 September 3, 2011 2 5:00 Hiroshima, Japan
Win 6–1 Atsuhiro Tsuboi TKO (punches) Deep: clubDeep Nagoya: Kobudo Fight September 5, 2010 1 4:53 Nagoya, Japan
Win 5–1 Yukiharu Maejima TKO (punches) Gladiator: Gladiator 8 August 10, 2010 1 1:22 Tokyo, 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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "MMA Prospects Report: Introduction, FAQ". rankingmma.com. September 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Deep - clubDeep Nagoya: Kobudo Fight". sherdog.com. September 5, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Doo Ho Choi vs. Shoji Maruyama". tapology.com. June 15, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Masanori Kanehara vs. Doo Ho Choi added to Sengoku Raiden Championship 15". mmajunkie.com. October 7, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Cancelled Bout: Masanori Kanehara vs. Doo Ho Choi". tapology.com. October 30, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Choi Doo-ho signs with UFC". arirang.co.kr. November 13, 2013.
  7. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Sam Sicilia meets newcomer Doo Ho Choi at UFC 173 in May". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
  8. ↑ B Wylie (2014-04-20). "Doo Ho Choi injured, out of next months Featherweight clash with Sam Sicilia at UFC 173". fightsportasia.com. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  9. ↑ Staff (2014-09-05). "Dooho Choi vs. Juan Puig joins UFC Fight Night 57". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
  10. ↑ LeeLi (2015-05-06). "Choi Doo-Ho will have his next match against Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 71 on July 15, 2015 in San Diego, California.". mma-in-asia.com. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  11. ↑ Staff (2015-06-28). "Doo Ho Choi forced out of featured UFC Fight Night 71 prelim". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-28.
  12. ↑ Staff (2015-09-01). "Doo Ho Choi vs. Sam Sicilia added to UFC Fight Night 79". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  13. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-28). "UFC Fight Night 79 results: Doo Ho Choi stops Sam Sicilia in 93 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  14. ↑ Staff (2015-11-28). "UFC Fight Night 79 bonuses: Dominique Steele's slam KO is a $50,000 no-brainer". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
  15. ↑ Matt Boone (2016-04-30). "Thiago Tavares vs. Doo Ho Choi set for TUF 23 Finale". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
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