Jeremy Stephens vs Dooho Choi

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
King Green	0	57 of 87	65%	64 of 95	1 of 1	100%	1	0	1:34
Jeremy Stephens	0	5 of 13	38%	7 of 15	0 of 0	---	1	0	0:07

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	King Green	0	57 of 87	65%	64 of 95	1 of 1	100%	1	0	1:34
Jeremy Stephens	0	5 of 13	38%	7 of 15	0 of 0	---	1	0	0:07

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
King Green	57 of 87	65%	44 of 69	9 of 14	4 of 4	22 of 41	0 of 0	35 of 46
Jeremy Stephens	5 of 13	38%	3 of 10	0 of 1	2 of 2	4 of 12	1 of 1	0 of 0

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	King Green	57 of 87	65%	44 of 69	9 of 14	4 of 4	22 of 41	0 of 0	35 of 46
Jeremy Stephens	5 of 13	38%	3 of 10	0 of 1	2 of 2	4 of 12	1 of 1	0 of 0

King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens (160: Missed Weight)
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Green (-340), Stephens (+270)

Round 1
They may have nothing in common, but Green (34-17-1, 1 NC; 15-12-1, 1 NC UFC) and Stephens (29-22, 1 NC; 15-19, 1 NC UFC) are both grizzled, battle-tested veterans—not the type who would be saving Private Ryan, mind you, but gladiators who have faced a veritable who’s who in the sport over the years. Both men celebrate exactly 15 wins inside of the Octagon, and they would very much like one more. Referee Gary Copeland will supervise the proceedings of this catchweight affair, one outside of standard weight classes because Stephens biffed weight by four pounds. He gives up 30% of his purse to Green but no glove touch.
Green’s hands are down the moment the fight begins, and he already is chattering at Stephens trying to encourage him to come in at him. Green points at Stephens after Stephens whiffs. He sneaks in a right hand, and he circles to the side towards Stephens’ power side. Green takes a punch off the forehead and pauses, but it does not take long for him to get going again. Stephens misses by a mile with a haymaker, and Green is comfortable hanging out in boxing range. Stephens kicks his for in the front leg, and Green kicks him in the side and gets clinched. Stephens drills Green with a right hand on the break, and Green signals that it did not land flush. Green stabs a kick to the liver, and he pump-fakes his way in to draw reactions. Green staggers Stephens with a left hand, and he knows it and rifles off three more fists in a hurry. Green winds up with a body kick, but it smashes into Stephens’ groin. Stephens grimaces and Copeland calls time. Stephens looks to work out the pain, and Green immediately goes to apologize. Copeland issues a hard warning to Green, and Stephens is good to go after about 80 seconds. Green again apologizes, and Stephens is good with it as they resume. Stephens stalks Green down, and Green’s hands remain down while he is chirping at him. Green lands a right hand and a kick to the body, and he points at Stephens’ stomach and leaps at him to hit a quick double and put Stephens on his back.
Green starts bombing on Stephens when on top, unleashing a long stream of punches and elbows while sitting on his leg in a quasi-half guard. Green keeps thumping up Stephens with his free left hand, and Stephens doubles up his wrist control on Green’s left arm for a straight armlock or kimura. He twists it to become a kimura to go for a sweep, and Green fights it off and steps into mount to batter Stephens with ground-and-pound.
Green transitions into a rear-naked choke in the blink of an eye when Stephens turns, and he rolls to the back to lock it down. Green only has one hook in as he wrenches on the submission, but it is so complete that he does not need the other. Stephens briefly considers going out on his shield but that would be silly. Stephens gives up
, and it is not so much a train that ran him over as it is the Polar Express, with this one-sided shellacking ending with a mean choke. Falling short again, Stephens removes his gloves and may have left him in the center of the Octagon to say farewell to the sport. It is hard to tell with the promotion wholly focused on the triumphant Green.

The Official Result
King Green def. Jeremy Stephens R1 4:20 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked May 6, 2026 (3 days before fight)

King Green

Angelo picks King Green, noting he is the better overall fighter and has shown wrestling in his last fight. He acknowledges concerns about the judges not liking his style and that Jeremy Stephens is always dangerous, but believes Green wins the majority of the time.

"I'm picking Bobby Green here or King Green. He's the better overall fighter."

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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked May 3, 2026 (6 days before fight)

King Green

Angelo picks King Green, stating he is the better striker and can shoot takedowns if needed. He notes Green's volume and defense, and that Stephens is tough but can be taken down. He is surprised by the 3-to-1 odds and thinks they are too wide for a 39-year-old. He says he will probably leave the bet alone.

Angelo says he does not like the odds and will probably leave it alone.

"Bobby being a three to one favorite here is a little bit surprising. I'm going to pick him. I think he does win this fight."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 6, 2026 (3 days before fight)

King Green

Big Brady picks King Green, though he admits he can't lay the -325 odds. He notes Green has looked good recently, while Stephens hasn't won in years and looks done. Brady expects Green to outpoint Stephens, mixing in wrestling if needed, and win a decision. He acknowledges Stephens could knock Green out, but considers that a hot take.

"For me it's Green and I think it's Green probably by decision."

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 6, 2026 (3 days before fight)

King Green

Cody picks Green, citing his superior skills and Stephens' decline. He notes Green's volume and movement, and thinks Stephens is past his prime and not a threat. Cody expects Green to win by decision or submission, but is wary of the minus 400 price.

Green by submission (10 to 1)

"I got Bobby Green. That much is for sure. But yeah, at minus 400, you got Bobby Green is a little bit older."

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 7, 2026 (2 days before fight)

King Green

Connor picks Green, agreeing with Zane. He notes Green is slicker on the feet with better footwork, though his reaction times have slowed. Connor points out that Stephens' recent KO losses are to real sluggers, and Green is not that. He expects Green to make Stephens chase and overthrow, and use takedowns to slow him down.

Odds: Green opened -200, now -375; Stephens opened +170, now +310.

"I like it as a matchup. I like Bobby Green getting a chance to shine again."

MMA Vivisection

Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked May 8, 2026 (1 day before fight)

King Green

Daniel picks Green, citing his slick striking, speed, and ability to mix in takedowns. He notes Stephens' knockout power but believes Green is too slick and will avoid getting caught. Daniel expects Green to win via output or submission.

"I'm going Bobby Green to beat Jeremy Stevens."

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Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert picked May 8, 2026 (1 day before fight)

The host passes on this fight. He favors Green but considers the odds too wide (1.30). He notes Green's inconsistency and poor fight IQ, and Stephens' power. He mentions the +3.5 fight spread on Stephens as interesting but decides to keep money safe.

No bet. Mentions Stephens +3.5 fight spread as interesting but passes.

"I'm going to be passing on this one because I do think Bobby Green is more likely to win and I don't like Stevens enough in this matchup to take a shot on him at underdog odds."

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FightingPost AI Expert Confident picked May 9, 2026 (fight day)

King Green

Predicted method: Decision. Green is the younger, more active fighter with superior striking volume (6.38 SLpM) and accuracy (53%) compared to Stephens, who is 38 and has lost four straight. Stephens has power but is hittable (3.14 SApM) and has poor takedown defense (62%). Green's 72% takedown defense should keep the fight standing, where he can outwork Stephens with combinations and movement. Stephens' only path is an early KO, but Green's durability and pace should carry him to a clear decision or late stoppage.

Green by decision +120

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Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked May 6, 2026 (3 days before fight)

King Green

Jacob is confident in King Green, citing that Jeremy Stephens is 1-8 in his last nine fights and hasn't had a knockout since 2018. He believes Green's wrestling and smarter fighting style will be too much, and that Stephens looked clueless on the ground against Mason Jones.

"I like King Green in this fight. People are going to say like, 'Oh, he could get knocked out and stuff.' And yeah, anybody can get knocked out."

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Lucrative James Expert Confident picked May 3, 2026 (6 days before fight)

King Green

Lucrative James confidently picks King Green because he sees Jeremy Stephens as a knockout-or-bust fighter who is 1-8 in his last nine MMA fights. He believes Green's boxing and volume will overwhelm Stephens, who lacks the cardio and durability to win a decision. He predicts Green wins by decision, noting Stephens' toughness but inability to keep up with Green's pace.

"I'm definitely taking Bobby Green to get the win. Decision is my prediction."

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 5, 2026 (4 days before fight)

King Green

The host picks Green, citing his striking clinic and ability to outbox Stephens. He notes that Stephens lost a boxing match to Chris Avila, which indicates Green should dominate on the feet. He expects Green to win by decision, though he acknowledges Stephens' power and chin. He may look at the decision prop.

Decision prop for Green

"I think Green outstrikes uh Stevens here, wins this fight on the scorecards."

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 6, 2026 (3 days before fight)

King Green

Paul picks Green, citing his technical striking and Stephens' lack of recent success. He thinks Green's volume and movement will overwhelm Stephens, who is fighting for a payday. Paul expects Green to win by decision.

"I got Bobby Green winning. Probably by decision."

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 7, 2026 (2 days before fight)

King Green

The MMA Guru picks Bobby Green, expecting him to pick apart Jeremy Stephens with boxing. He notes Green's recent wins over Daniel Zellhuber and close fight with Fiziev. He thinks Stephens is past his prime and Green will mix in takedowns. He predicts a decision win, though he initially says TKO then corrects to decision.

"I'm going to go with Bobby Bobbert Baratheon Green over Jeremy Stevens by TKO in the second or Nah. Decision."

THE MMA GURU

Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 7, 2026 (2 days before fight)

King Green

Zane picks Green confidently, citing his speed, length, and footwork advantage over the older Stephens. He notes Stephens has lost his kicking and wrestling, and is no longer a knockout artist. Zane believes Green can use reactive takedowns like against Zell Hoover to neutralize Stephens. He sees it as a slow-down version of Green's win over Nasrud Hockbrost.

Odds: Green opened -200, now -375; Stephens opened +170, now +310.

"I like it as a matchup. I like Bobby Green getting a chance to shine again."

MMA Vivisection

LOSS vs Mason Jones

Decision R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo · May 03, 2025

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Jeremy Stephens	0	42 of 108	38%	54 of 126	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:11
Mason Jones	0	81 of 231	35%	104 of 261	8 of 12	66%	0	0	6:03

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Jeremy Stephens	21 of 47	44%	24 of 53	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Mason Jones	39 of 103	37%	41 of 108	2 of 2	100%	0:43
2	Jeremy Stephens	19 of 55	34%	24 of 63	0 of 0	---	0:11
2	Mason Jones	37 of 115	32%	43 of 123	1 of 2	50%	0:45
3	Jeremy Stephens	2 of 6	33%	6 of 10	0 of 0	---	0:00
3	Mason Jones	5 of 13	38%	20 of 30	5 of 8	62%	4:35

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Jeremy Stephens	42 of 108	38%	19 of 79	7 of 11	16 of 18	41 of 105	1 of 3	0 of 0
Mason Jones	81 of 231	35%	50 of 188	19 of 28	12 of 15	74 of 220	5 of 7	2 of 4

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Jeremy Stephens	21 of 47	44%	6 of 28	3 of 6	12 of 13	20 of 45	1 of 2	0 of 0
1	Mason Jones	39 of 103	37%	22 of 80	9 of 13	8 of 10	36 of 100	3 of 3	0 of 0
2	Jeremy Stephens	19 of 55	34%	12 of 47	4 of 5	3 of 3	19 of 54	0 of 1	0 of 0
2	Mason Jones	37 of 115	32%	25 of 98	9 of 13	3 of 4	35 of 112	2 of 3	0 of 0
3	Jeremy Stephens	2 of 6	33%	1 of 4	0 of 0	1 of 2	2 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 0
3	Mason Jones	5 of 13	38%	3 of 10	1 of 2	1 of 1	3 of 8	0 of 1	2 of 4

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Mason Jones vs. Jeremy Stephens
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Jones (-600), Stephens (+440)

Round 1
Stephens enters to massive pop from his hometown crowd, and hopes to give them something to keep cheering about against fellow returnee Jones. Mike Beltran draws his first referee assignment of the evening, and the lightweights go to work in matchin orthodox stances. Stephens is throwing hooks with mean intentions right away, but he scores first with a hard leg kick. Jones is composed, however, moving laterally and tagging “Lil Heathen” with a variety of fast kicks from both sides. Jones goes upstairs and a head kick glances off Stephens’ guard. Jones connects with a body kick, then a spinning back kick to the head. None of them have landed with a ton of impact, but the speed and accuracy are there. Stephens catches Jones with a hard right hand, which leaves a visible swelling under the Welshman’s eye. They clinch, and Stephens fires off a couple of murderous-looking uppercuts that have Jones backing away hastily. Jones steps back in and lands an uppercut of his own. Stephens wades forward, and his punches look to have slowed just a bit. Jones takes Stephens’ back standing, hoists him with a rear waistlock and deposits him on the canvas. Stephens scrambles back up, but Jones elevates him for an easy mat return. Jones stays on Stephens’ back this time, and with under 30 seconds to go he tries a rear-naked choke. It’s wrapped up but not under the chin, and time expires.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones

Round 2
Jones and Stephens meet in the center of the cage and flurry with punches. Stephens lands a good one and the crowd erupts. Jones fires back and they clinch. Stephens lands a nice uppercut in close. Jones tags Stephens with a glancing head kick and just slips a right hook coming back his way. Stephens throws another right, and Jones has just barely escaped disaster from that punch several times already in this fight. Jones lands a flying knee, followed by a level elbow, and Stephens is bleeding from the hairline. Stephens throws a salvo of punches, several of which connect, and Jones loses his mouthguard. Jones is bleeding from the face as well. The crowd is deafening as the two men swing away in phone-booth range. Jones lands a spinning back kick to the head, and Stephens steps in to land a clean counter punch. Stephens throws a straight to the body that hurts Jones and has him backing off. Stephens surges forward and takes Jones’ back standing. Jones spins to face his opponent and hauls Stephens to his knees, lands briefly in mount, then jumps on his back as he turns away. Short time left in the round once again, and once again the horn sounds with Jones in back control.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones

Round 3
The Des Moines crowd roars as Stephens and Jones come out for the final frame, and they pop further when Stephens lands a nice right hand in the opening exchange. Jones staves off further punishment—and quiets the arena—by changing levels for an easy takedown against the cage. Jones lands in Stephens’ guard, but Stephens gets back to his feet. Jones drags Stephens back down, spins through north-south, and grabs Stephens’ left arm with a two-on-one, looking to isolate the limb for an armbar. Stephens locks his hands and defends, with Jones kneeling over his head and trying to wrench the arm out. Jones gives up on the armbar and moves to Stephens’ back. Stephens explodes to his feet and Jones drags him back down, to scattered boos from the crowd. Jones laces the legs of the seated Iowan at the base of the fence, and is close to landing in full mount. Stephens gets back to this feet yet again, and Jones yet again responds by "dragon" his man back to the ground. Under a minute left to go and Jones gets back control, then takes mount as Stephens spins around. The final horn sounds with Jones in full mount near the cage and the Des Moines crowd sounding off in discontent.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)

The Official Result
Mason Jones def. Jeremy Stephens via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 27, 2025 (6 days before fight)

Mason Jones

Angelo expects Mason Jones to pick apart Jeremy Stephens with superior boxing and takedowns. He notes that Stephens is exciting but slower and will likely be taken down multiple times. He does not predict a finish but believes Jones will win a clear decision.

"Mason Jones is the pick."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 29, 2025 (4 days before fight)

Mason Jones

Big Brady is very confident in Mason Jones, calling it a mismatch. He highlights Jones's well-rounded skills: BJJ black belt, great striking, volume, power, and toughness. Stephens hasn't fought in MMA since 2022, is 38, and looked bad recently. Brady expects Jones to take Stephens down and finish him quickly, predicting a first-round submission. He notes that if Jones stands and bangs, it gives Stephens a puncher's chance, but still favors Jones.

Round 1 submission

"Give me Jones to win this fight. I'll take him to win it by first round submission."

DFS by the Numbers

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)

Mason Jones

Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Jones's aggression and clinch wrestling will be too much for Stephens. He compares Stephens's decline to his loss to Clay Collard, where aggression wore him down. Connor believes Jones can take Stephens down and keep him there, as Stephens's ground instincts are poor. He calls it a fight that feels like PFL filler but expects Jones to win.

Same odds commentary as Zane.

"I'm taking Mason Jones as well. If Clay Collard can beat the shit out of Jeremy Stevens, it was the aggression that really wore him down and that's all Jones does."

MMA Vivisection

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)

Mason Jones

Jones is younger and closer to his prime. He will mix up his game to wear down the 39-year-old Stephens and eventually secure a dominant position for a ground-and-pound TKO or submission.

TKO or submission

"I have to lean with the youth and being closer to his prime with Mason Jones as I expect him to mix up the game well enough to really wear down the soontobe 39year-old and then eventually securing a dominant …"

MMA Lock of the Night

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2025 (3 days before fight)

Mason Jones

The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones, citing his well-roundedness, wrestling, and granite chin. He believes Jeremy Stephens is too old and has been focusing on BKFC and boxing, so his grappling will be rusty. He predicts Jones will win by TKO on the ground, possibly after using his taekwondo to back Stephens up. He thinks Jones should be a 3-to-1 favorite, not -575.

TKO on the ground, should be 3-to-1 favorite

"I'm going to go with Mason Jones getting this one done. He may get hit a few times, but I reckon he'll tough it out."

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Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)

Mason Jones

Zane picks Jones, emphasizing that Stephens has been a lost cause in MMA for years, with declining foot speed and takedown defense. He notes that Jones is an aggressive brawler who pressures well and has never been knocked out. Zane points out that Stephens hasn't knocked anyone out in MMA since 2018 and is susceptible to pressure and wrestling. He believes Jones will swarm Stephens and wear him down.

Odds: Jones -609, Stephens +426. Zane thinks the odds are way too high for Jones, who is not a dominating force.

"I have to pick Mason Jones... Jeremy Stevens hasn't knocked anybody out in MMA since 2018... there's just a lot of ways to fight around Jeremy Stevens."

MMA Vivisection

LOSS vs Mateusz Gamrot

Submission (kimura) R1 1:05 · UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moises · Jul 17, 2021

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Mateusz Gamrot	0	0 of 0	---	2 of 2	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:03
Jeremy Stephens	0	1 of 1	100%	1 of 1	1 of 2	50%	1	0	0:46

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Mateusz Gamrot	0	0 of 0	---	2 of 2	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:03
1	Jeremy Stephens	0	1 of 1	100%	1 of 1	1 of 2	50%	1	0	0:46

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Mateusz Gamrot	0 of 0	---	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0
Jeremy Stephens	1 of 1	100%	1 of 1	0 of 0	0 of 0	1 of 1	0 of 0	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Mateusz Gamrot	0 of 0	---	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Jeremy Stephens	1 of 1	100%	1 of 1	0 of 0	0 of 0	1 of 1	0 of 0	0 of 0

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Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jeremy Stephens

Round 1
The Octagon experience between Stephens (28-18, 1 NC; 15-17, 1 NC UFC) and Gamrot (18-1, 1 NC; 1-1 UFC) is a chasm of 31 bouts, although Gamrot did serve as a two-division KSW champion prior to joining the UFC in 2020. The lightweights will toe the line before referee Mike Beltran, who knows a firefight may erupt before his very eyes. The intensity is palpable as there is no touch of gloves, and instead the two men race to the center of the cage to establish dominance. Gamrot shoots in low for a leg to take Stephens down, and after the Iowan hops around, Gamrot quickly puts him on his back. Stephens rolls to his side, and Gamrot threatens with a kimura but he winds up in kimura danger of his own.
Gamrot spins around and takes an inverted triangle position, and he resecures the two-on-one wrist control to wrench the kimura. “Gamer” torques the arm behind Stephens’ back with everything he has, and Stephens has no choice to tap out lest his shoulder get ripped to shreds.
What an impressive performance for the Polish fighter, who becomes the first man to tap out “Lil Heathen” since Joe Lauzon in 2009 at UFC Fight Night 17.

The Official Result
Mateusz Gamrot def. Jeremy Stephens R1 1:05 via Submission (Kimura)

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Mateusz Gamrot

Cody is high on Mateusz Gamrot, praising his well-rounded skills and experience in KSW. He believes Gamrot's grappling and cardio will wear down Jeremy Stephens, who is moving up to lightweight. Cody expects Gamrot to win by decision, noting that Stephens' power is a threat but Gamrot's relentless pressure and takedowns should prevail.

by decision

"I just think the grappling is going to be there to expose him a little bit as well as he's the hardest hitting featherweight right but is he the hardest hitting lightweight maybe not exactly."

Bookie Beatdown

Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Jul 14, 2021 (3 days before fight)

Paul is not a believer in Mateusz Gamrot, pointing out his inability to maintain top control and his tendency to slow down. He thinks Jeremy Stephens has a puncher's chance but is not confident enough to pick either fighter. He decides to pass on betting this fight, calling it a 'dogger pass' situation.

"I'm just not a gamer up believer fair enough prove me wrong matuse."

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LOSS vs Calvin Kattar

KO (elbows) R2 2:49 · UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje · May 09, 2020

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Calvin Kattar	0	57 of 104	54%	57 of 104	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:06
Jeremy Stephens	1	52 of 113	46%	52 of 113	0 of 1	0%	0	0	0:06

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Calvin Kattar	0	40 of 64	62%	40 of 64	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Jeremy Stephens	0	26 of 66	39%	26 of 66	0 of 1	0%	0:00
2	Calvin Kattar	0	17 of 40	42%	17 of 40	0 of 0	---	0:06
2	Jeremy Stephens	1	26 of 47	55%	26 of 47	0 of 0	---	0:06

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Calvin Kattar	57 of 104	54%	24 of 66	9 of 12	24 of 26	56 of 103	1 of 1	0 of 0
Jeremy Stephens	52 of 113	46%	32 of 92	12 of 13	8 of 8	47 of 103	1 of 4	4 of 6

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Calvin Kattar	40 of 64	62%	16 of 36	7 of 10	17 of 18	40 of 64	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Jeremy Stephens	26 of 66	39%	15 of 54	7 of 8	4 of 4	26 of 65	0 of 1	0 of 0
2	Calvin Kattar	17 of 40	42%	8 of 30	2 of 2	7 of 8	16 of 39	1 of 1	0 of 0
2	Jeremy Stephens	26 of 47	55%	17 of 38	5 of 5	4 of 4	21 of 38	1 of 3	4 of 6

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Jeremy Stephens (150.5: Missed Weight) vs. Calvin Kattar

Round 1
On any other card, this matchup between Stephens (28-17, 1 NC; 15-16, 1 NC UFC) and Kattar (20-4, 4-2 UFC) would be near the top of the billing, which speaks to the depth of UFC 249. This potential all-action catchweight bout -- Stephens missed weight by 4.5 pounds -- will be officiated by referee Jason Herzog, and the two strikers do not touch gloves and decided to start engaging early. Stephens leads off with a flurry, and he is loading up on shots right out of the gate. A low kick from Stephens goes a little low, and he swings with reckless abandon as Kattar shells up. Stephens is landing frequently with leg kicks to both sides, although Kattar finally fires back at him. Three punches from Kattar surprise Stephens, but “Lil’ Heathen” throws bombs back at him. “The Boston Finisher” strings together a few punches, and Stephens is having none of it as he comes right back at him. A loud leg kick from Stephens lands, and Kattar replies with a similar kick. Both men whiff with big hooks, and Stephens pursues the lead leg of the Boston-based fighter with kicks. They trade leg kicks, but Stephens’ appears to be more impactful as Kattar’s lead leg is beginning to welt up a little. Two powerful punches from Kattar give his opponent pause, but Stephens gathers himself and throws right back. Two over the top are followed by one powerful shot to the body from Kattar, and Stephens races after him with a leg kick that makes Kattar wince. Stephens chains together punches and leg kicks, and Kattar has been forced to change stances already. A big right from Kattar catches Stephens flush, and the Alliance MMA fighter shakes it out and tries blast him with a counter right. Both throw with all they have to end the round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Stephens
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Stephens
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Stephens

Round 2
Stephens opens up aggressively with a bevy of punches and a leg kick. The kick is forcing Kattar to lift his leg up in anticipation of getting kicked, and also making the Bostonian change stances. Stephens charges in to unload with some shots, but Kattar counters him on the way in and works the lead leg too. Stephens is now forced to switch stances from the damage, and they are swinging with malicious intent. Stephens stings him with a right that splits the guard, and continues the offense with another two thudding leg kicks. Kattar jabs to the body, and puts together a combination that wobbles Stephens. Kattar goes to the body and the head to keep Stephens guessing, and Stephens clinches up to land an elbow on the inside. They separate, and Stephens aims at that lead leg again. Kattar is committing to big right hands now, and they are getting Stephens’ attention.
Kattar winds up with a monster elbow that drills Stephens on the chin, and “Lil’ Heathen” goes down hard. Kattar chases after him to unleash some relentless ground-and-pound, and concludes with a few elbows that slice Stephens’ forehead wide open.
Herzog steps in to save a badly damaged Stephens, who is in a bad way and is positively gushing blood. This is a massive win for Kattar, and he does so with style points.

The Official Result
Calvin Kattar def. Jeremy Stephens R2 2:42 via KO (Elbows and Punches)

Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2020 (9 days before fight)

Calvin Kattar

Big Brady picks Calvin Kattar, calling him the far better boxer and expecting him to dominate. He believes Kattar's takedown defense will hold up and that he will either put on a three-round clinic or finish Stephens, predicting a third-round knockout. He notes Stephens' recent losses and Kattar's never been knocked out.

Kattar by third round knockout

"I just think uh Kater's the far better boxer. ... I can see a finish from Kater on Stevens."

DFS by the Numbers

Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked May 5, 2020 (4 days before fight)

Calvin Kattar

Daniel Levi picks Calvin Kattar, stating he is sharper, faster, and more athletic than Stephens. He notes that Kattar likes to stand in the pocket, which gives Stephens a chance, but believes Kattar's boxing is superior. Levi thinks Kattar will pop him with the jab and mix in leg kicks, and that Stephens is too slow to implement a leg kick gameplan.

"Calvin's the sharper guy the longer guy the faster guy the more athletic guy the guy that has a you know more left in the tank in my opinion he's just better than Jeremy Stephens"

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 6, 2020 (3 days before fight)

Jeremy Stephens

Matt picks Stephens as an underdog, emphasizing his leg kicks and power. He notes Kattar's vulnerability to leg kicks and believes Stephens can exploit that to set up his hands. He sees value at plus money and expects a decision or late finish, though he acknowledges Kattar's boxing advantage.

Jeremy Stephens by decision, possible late finish

"I'm actually gonna pick him to win I'm gonna I'm gonna be confident in the fact that he establishes that like kick"

MMA Lock of the Night

LOSS vs Yair Rodríguez

Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman · Oct 18, 2019

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Yair Rodríguez	0	96 of 170	56%	136 of 213	0 of 3	0%	0	0	3:10
Jeremy Stephens	0	50 of 95	52%	99 of 156	3 of 4	75%	0	0	5:35

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Yair Rodríguez	39 of 70	55%	39 of 70	0 of 3	0%	0:50
1	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 24	45%	11 of 25	0 of 0	---	0:29
2	Yair Rodríguez	41 of 73	56%	62 of 97	0 of 0	---	2:20
2	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 22	50%	21 of 34	1 of 1	100%	1:33
3	Yair Rodríguez	16 of 27	59%	35 of 46	0 of 0	---	0:00
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 49	57%	67 of 97	2 of 3	66%	3:33

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Yair Rodríguez	96 of 170	56%	65 of 127	14 of 23	17 of 20	54 of 100	6 of 10	36 of 60
Jeremy Stephens	50 of 95	52%	35 of 76	10 of 10	5 of 9	19 of 51	6 of 11	25 of 33

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Yair Rodríguez	39 of 70	55%	18 of 43	9 of 13	12 of 14	34 of 61	4 of 8	1 of 1
1	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 24	45%	3 of 14	4 of 4	4 of 6	9 of 21	2 of 3	0 of 0
2	Yair Rodríguez	41 of 73	56%	37 of 67	2 of 4	2 of 2	5 of 13	2 of 2	34 of 58
2	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 22	50%	9 of 19	2 of 2	0 of 1	1 of 8	4 of 7	6 of 7
3	Yair Rodríguez	16 of 27	59%	10 of 17	3 of 6	3 of 4	15 of 26	0 of 0	1 of 1
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 49	57%	23 of 43	4 of 4	1 of 2	9 of 22	0 of 1	19 of 26

LOSS vs Yair Rodríguez

No Contest (accidental eye poke) R1 0:15 · UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens · Sep 21, 2019

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Yair Rodríguez	0	96 of 170	56%	136 of 213	0 of 3	0%	0	0	3:10
Jeremy Stephens	0	50 of 95	52%	99 of 156	3 of 4	75%	0	0	5:35

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Yair Rodríguez	39 of 70	55%	39 of 70	0 of 3	0%	0:50
1	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 24	45%	11 of 25	0 of 0	---	0:29
2	Yair Rodríguez	41 of 73	56%	62 of 97	0 of 0	---	2:20
2	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 22	50%	21 of 34	1 of 1	100%	1:33
3	Yair Rodríguez	16 of 27	59%	35 of 46	0 of 0	---	0:00
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 49	57%	67 of 97	2 of 3	66%	3:33

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Yair Rodríguez	96 of 170	56%	65 of 127	14 of 23	17 of 20	54 of 100	6 of 10	36 of 60
Jeremy Stephens	50 of 95	52%	35 of 76	10 of 10	5 of 9	19 of 51	6 of 11	25 of 33

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Yair Rodríguez	39 of 70	55%	18 of 43	9 of 13	12 of 14	34 of 61	4 of 8	1 of 1
1	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 24	45%	3 of 14	4 of 4	4 of 6	9 of 21	2 of 3	0 of 0
2	Yair Rodríguez	41 of 73	56%	37 of 67	2 of 4	2 of 2	5 of 13	2 of 2	34 of 58
2	Jeremy Stephens	11 of 22	50%	9 of 19	2 of 2	0 of 1	1 of 8	4 of 7	6 of 7
3	Yair Rodríguez	16 of 27	59%	10 of 17	3 of 6	3 of 4	15 of 26	0 of 0	1 of 1
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 49	57%	23 of 43	4 of 4	1 of 2	9 of 22	0 of 1	19 of 26

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Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez

Round 1
We are now treated to a rematch of the main event from UFC Mexico City in September, which tragically ended due to an eye poke within 15 seconds. Rodriguez (12-2, 1 NC; 7-1, 1 NC UFC) is ready to run it back with Stephens (28-16, 1 NC; 16-15, 1 NC UFC), and tensions are high. Trying to keep a lid on this featherweight tilt is referee Kevin MacDonald. There is no touch of the gloves of any kind, as Rodriguez leaps through the air with a flying head kick that clanks off the dome of Stephens. Stephens wings back some angry punches, and the two trade for a moment with bad intentions. Rodriguez clinches up and pushes Stephens against the cage, and Stephens throws a knee to the body, so Rodriguez retaliates with one of his own. The crowd has started to chant "U.S.A." to root on their home country fighter, and as they break apart, Rodriguez lands a powerful elbows over the top. "El Pantera" throws a wild spinning wheel kick that is nowhere near the mark, but he regains position and throws several heavy kicks on both legs. A few body kicks are finding their home on Stephens' midsection, and they are adding up quick. Stephens fires back with everything he has in the form of right hands, but Rodriguez keeps his distance with effective kicks. Another body kick digs in for Rodriguez, and Stephens has lowered his right hand to defend this specific attack. Stephens ducks down possibly for a takedown, but after a little clinch fighting, the two separate. Rodriguez chooses to crash forward into the clinch again, landing a knee up the middle to get there. As Rodriguez slaps a low kick, Stephens rips a right hand to the body of his opponent. The Mexican pulls off a jumping switch kick that catches Stephens flush, but Stephens walks through it. As Stephens presses forward, Rodriguez drops him with a left jab, but cannot take advantage of his grounded adversary as Stephens returns to his feet. Two more kicks get off from Rodriguez, as Stephens chases him around and motions an obscene gesture to end the round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez

Round 2
Rodriguez opens up round two with a spinning kick, but Stephens is able to get up his guard on time. The Mexican fighter then whips a head kick up top, but it is the body kick that follows that does serious damage and makes Stephens buckle over. As Stephens stumbles backwards, Rodriguez swarms him with punches, throwing everything he has into his punches. Stephens defends himself by pursuing a takedown, but Rodriguez is relentless with punches. "Lil' Heathen" is able to survive the assault by going after low takedowns, but Rodriguez walks over it and lands long punches. On his back, Stephens eats wild hammerfists but begins to throw punches while on his back. Rodriguez latches on a brabo choke, and Stephens is trying to roll out of it and survives the submission attempt but is still in grave danger. With pure willpower, Stephens stands back up and unleashes the hardest punches he can possibly throw on Rodriguez. Rodriguez dodges and weaves out of the way of most of these shots, and as Rodriguez catches Stephens to the body again with a kick, Stephens wraps Rodriguez and tries to take him down. Rodriguez rolls through to try to get out of the position but ends up on his back, with Stephens on top raining down punches. El Pantera throws up his legs to search for a triangle choke, and Stephens is not out of the woods yet. In more of a leg scissor choke than a triangle, Stephens breaks the posture and grinds his elbow on his opponent's face as Rodriguez is warned for grabbing the cage. Rodriguez gradually stands up, and Stephens punishes him with a salvo of punches. The Mexican eats several more shots as he finally gets to his feet, and whips a body kick out that backs away Stephens as this crazy round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Rodriguez

Round 3
Stephens comes out threatening with big shots, and as Rodriguez throws a kick out to back him off, he catches Stephens in the groin with a kick. Stephens calls the ref off so that he can charge at Rodriguez, and he slings looping shots that score on Rodriguez and get the crowd amped up. Rodriguez tries to keep his distance with leg kicks, and Stephens catches him on the end of a right hand that Rodriguez wears well. Suddenly, Stephens drops for a double leg takedown and gets Rodriguez down, and although Rodriguez gets back up, Stephens makes sure to score with several punches on his way up. The two separate, but not for long, as Stephens rushes in to secure another takedown and lands in Rodriguez' guard. Rodriguez attempts to utilize a rubber guard to get hold of Stephens' neck, but Stephens pushes the leg off and tries to get his ground-and-pound going. It is quite unfortunate that this fight is only three rounds instead of five, as Stephens sits on top in half guard while throwing punches from above. Stephens continues to mount offense on top in the form of numerous left hands, and the American then decides to drop down elbows that get heavier the more he throws. A huge left hand from Stephens scores as he stands up and dives down to land it, and after some more thudding strikes, the fight is now over. In a display of great sportsmanship, the two embrace, both thrilled with their performances.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Stephens (29-28 Rodriguez)
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Stephens (29-28 Rodriguez)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Stephens (28-28 Draw)

The Official Result
Yair Rodriguez def. Jeremy Stephens via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

LOSS vs Zabit Magomedsharipov

Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith · Mar 02, 2019

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Zabit Magomedsharipov	0	41 of 121	33%	45 of 125	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:01
Jeremy Stephens	0	70 of 129	54%	83 of 146	3 of 8	37%	0	0	2:38

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Zabit Magomedsharipov	10 of 26	38%	10 of 26	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Jeremy Stephens	16 of 31	51%	16 of 31	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Zabit Magomedsharipov	6 of 25	24%	10 of 29	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Jeremy Stephens	26 of 41	63%	39 of 58	3 of 5	60%	2:36
3	Zabit Magomedsharipov	25 of 70	35%	25 of 70	0 of 0	---	0:01
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 57	49%	28 of 57	0 of 3	0%	0:02

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Zabit Magomedsharipov	41 of 121	33%	20 of 92	11 of 16	10 of 13	41 of 121	0 of 0	0 of 0
Jeremy Stephens	70 of 129	54%	43 of 95	12 of 17	15 of 17	60 of 117	1 of 1	9 of 11

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Zabit Magomedsharipov	10 of 26	38%	2 of 14	3 of 5	5 of 7	10 of 26	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Jeremy Stephens	16 of 31	51%	6 of 19	4 of 5	6 of 7	16 of 31	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Zabit Magomedsharipov	6 of 25	24%	3 of 21	1 of 1	2 of 3	6 of 25	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Jeremy Stephens	26 of 41	63%	18 of 30	4 of 6	4 of 5	17 of 30	0 of 0	9 of 11
3	Zabit Magomedsharipov	25 of 70	35%	15 of 57	7 of 10	3 of 3	25 of 70	0 of 0	0 of 0
3	Jeremy Stephens	28 of 57	49%	19 of 46	4 of 6	5 of 5	27 of 56	1 of 1	0 of 0

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Jeremy Stephens vs. Zabit Magomedsharipov

Round 1
The last preliminary bout is a very intriguing featherweight bout between veteran Jeremy Stephens and rising prospect Zabit Magomedsharipov. The referee in charge of this fight is Mark Smith. Magomedsharipov lands a low kick as Stephens moves forward. He clips him with a long straight left but Stephens returns fire with a low kick of his own. Magomedsharipov lands another low kick. He then lands a heavy body kick on the torso of Stephens, who returns fire with another low kick. Stephens looks to land a right hook to the body but Magomedsharipov counters with a left hook of his own. Magomedsharipov lands a nasty low kick that has the crowd gasping at the brutal sound of it landing. Stephens continues to move forward but Magomedsharipov is having good success countering as he moves closer. Magomedsharipov grabs the fence and lands a side kick on Stephens and the referee warns him not to grab the cage. Magomedsharipov lands a hard straight left as Stephens walks towards him then lands a brutal low kick to the groin of Stephens. The referee calls timeout, but Stephens is ok and the fight resumes. Off the break Magomedshairpov looks to land a Showtime kick off the cage. He doesn’t land it but he does land a really hard kick to the body of Stephens. The round is soon over.

Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov

Round 2
Round two begins. Stephens lands a hard low kick and continues to march forward. The referee warns Magomedsharipov not to land any more low blows on Stephens after a brief scare. Magomedsharipov just misses a rare hook kick. Instead, he lands a chopping low kick. Stephens returns with a hard left hook of his own. Magomedsharipov with a straight left down the pipe. Stephens lands a low kick of his own and then pushes forward and lands a straight right to the head of Magomedsharipov. That may have been the best strike of the fight for him. Magomedsharipov lands a brutal left hook to the body of Stephens. Magomedsharipov gets in close and grabs a single leg and then switches to a body lock takedown and gets Stephens to the mat. Stephens is able to get up but Magomedsharipov is pushing him against the fence and working hard to take the back of Stephens. He has one hook in now and Stephens could be in trouble. Magomedsharipov now has back mount with two hooks in. He lands a hard elbow to the back of the head of Stephens and the referee warns him not to do that. Magomedsharipov has over a minute to work and get the submission now and he’s in a great position to do so. Magomedsharipov lands a hard elbow that hurts Stephens and causes him to roll over. Magomedsharipov is now in full mount and he switches to back control now with two hooks in. Magomedsharipov lands some hard elbows from the back and rolls Stephens over. The 10-second clapper signals and the round is over but Magomedsharipov shoves him in the face after the final horn and the referee is forced to separate the fighters.

Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Magomedsharipov

Round 3
It’s now round three and realistically Stephens needs a finish if he wants to get his hand raised. Like the first two rounds, Stephens is the one moving forward but Magomedsharipov continues to move side-to-side and evade the strikes of Stephens. Magomedsharipov lands another hard kick to the body, and now a low kick. Stephens tries to land a right hook but Magomedsharipov moves away once again. Stephens has Magomedshairpov against the fence and lands a straight right that has the crowd buzzing for a second. But once again Magomedsharipov moves away from danger. Jab from the Russian. Stephens returns with a left hook and Magomedsharipov circles away. Stephens lands a right hook behind his ear. Magomedsharipov dives down for an ankle pick but Stephens hits him with a clubbing right hand and Magomedsharipov backs up. Stephens is finally having some success and is touching the chin of Magomedsharipov with his hands with just a minute left in the fight. Magomedsharipov returns fire with a left hook. Now they are standing in the center of the Octagon and trading short punches. Magomedsharipov lands two hard left hooks that really hurt Stephens. He then changes levels and goes for double leg takedown. Stephens is able to stuff it and after a last-second flying head kick attempt by Magomedsharipov the round and fight are now over.

Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Stephens (29-28 Magomedsharipov)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Stephens (29-28 Magomedsharipov)
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Stephens (29-28 Magomedsharipov)

The Official Result
Zabit Magomedsharipov def. Jeremy Stephens via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

LOSS vs José Aldo

TKO (body shot and punches) R1 4:19 · UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 · Jul 28, 2018

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
José Aldo	1	29 of 63	46%	29 of 63	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:24
Jeremy Stephens	0	20 of 60	33%	20 of 60	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	José Aldo	1	29 of 63	46%	29 of 63	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:24
1	Jeremy Stephens	0	20 of 60	33%	20 of 60	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
José Aldo	29 of 63	46%	21 of 55	3 of 3	5 of 5	16 of 41	1 of 1	12 of 21
Jeremy Stephens	20 of 60	33%	16 of 55	2 of 3	2 of 2	16 of 52	4 of 8	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	José Aldo	29 of 63	46%	21 of 55	3 of 3	5 of 5	16 of 41	1 of 1	12 of 21
1	Jeremy Stephens	20 of 60	33%	16 of 55	2 of 3	2 of 2	16 of 52	4 of 8	0 of 0

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Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens

Round 1
Stephens blocks an Aldo high kick with his gloves, then fires a right high kick of his own and bounces it off the Brazilian's shoulder. Aldo lands his first low kicks of the bout as they enter the second minute, with Stephens pressing forward, looking to close the gap. Stephens clinches up and throws a knee to the body, then backs up and lands a leg kick of his own. Aldo catches Stephens rushing forward and plunks him with a counter uppercut. Stephens keeps coming, though, and runs "Scarface" against the fence with a heavy barrage of punches. Aldo eats a point-blank uppercut and doesn't budge; in fact, the former champion walks off the fence and backs up Stephens with a combination. Stephens, now sporting some redness and swelling under his right eye, whiffs on a spinning backfist as Aldo takes a turn coming forward. Aldo misses with a one-two but splits the guard of Stephens with a straight right hand. Stephens tries to retaliate and
gets blown up with a vicious left hand to the liver. Stephens hits the deck and Aldo pounces, trying to pound out the Alliance MMA product.
Stephens is trapped on his right side with Aldo straddling him, dropping punches. Stephens gets caught in an unfortunate position with his head flat on the canvas, and after a few clean hammerfists from Aldo, referee Yves Lavigne decides to stop the fight. Aldo bursts into tears as he's swarmed by his corner, the former 145-pound king collecting his first win in over two years.

The Official Result
Jose Aldo def. Jeremy Stephens via TKO (Punches) R1 4:19

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Dooho Choi - Fight History

WIN vs Daniel Santos

KO/TKO R2 4:29 · UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa · May 16, 2026

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Dooho Choi	1	72 of 138	52%	79 of 145	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:11
Daniel Santos	0	72 of 182	39%	74 of 186	0 of 6	0%	0	0	0:54

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Dooho Choi	0	28 of 59	47%	29 of 60	0 of 0	---	0:01
1	Daniel Santos	0	47 of 106	44%	48 of 109	0 of 4	0%	0:12
2	Dooho Choi	1	44 of 79	55%	50 of 85	0 of 0	---	0:10
2	Daniel Santos	0	25 of 76	32%	26 of 77	0 of 2	0%	0:42

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Dooho Choi	72 of 138	52%	56 of 122	13 of 13	3 of 3	67 of 133	3 of 3	2 of 2
Daniel Santos	72 of 182	39%	54 of 156	15 of 22	3 of 4	64 of 172	8 of 10	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Dooho Choi	28 of 59	47%	20 of 51	6 of 6	2 of 2	26 of 57	2 of 2	0 of 0
1	Daniel Santos	47 of 106	44%	35 of 89	12 of 16	0 of 1	40 of 97	7 of 9	0 of 0
2	Dooho Choi	44 of 79	55%	36 of 71	7 of 7	1 of 1	41 of 76	1 of 1	2 of 2
2	Daniel Santos	25 of 76	32%	19 of 67	3 of 6	3 of 3	24 of 75	1 of 1	0 of 0

Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked May 10, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Daniel Santos

Angelo picks Daniel Santos, calling it the toughest pick on the card. He notes Choi looked great in his last fight but attributes that to an old opponent. He trusts Santos to stay dangerous late and create scrambles. He expects a close fight with Santos winning.

"Daniel Santos is going to be the pick. But honestly, in my opinion, this might be the toughest pick on the card."

We Want Picks

Big Brady Expert Lean picked May 12, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Daniel Santos

Big Brady leans toward Daniel Santos, citing his durability and youth. He expects a war and favors the younger, more durable fighter. He predicts a decision win, though he is not thrilled with the price.

"I'm leaning Santos here just because he's the younger guy."

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 13, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Daniel Santos

Cody picks Daniel Santos, citing his physical strength, pressure, and ability to mix takedowns with striking. He notes that Santos has been active and improving, while Dooho Choi has been inactive and has shown vulnerability to wrestlers like Kyle Nelson. He believes Santos can pressure Choi, land heavy blows, and use takedowns to neutralize him, especially as Choi is not physically strong and has been rocked before.

"I feel like Santos can pressure in and land those big heavy blows, but also shoot the takedowns, neutralize this guy, out muscle him a little bit."

Bookie Beatdown

Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Lean picked May 16, 2026 (fight day)

Daniel Santos

Both are aggressive with poor defense. Santos is more durable and throws higher volume, while Choi has more power. Lean Santos due to durability, but odds are fair. Under 2.5 rounds is interesting.

Under 2.5 rounds or fight not to go to decision at 1.55 is tempting.

"My lean would be Santos just based on durability."

Diary of a Pro Gambler

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked May 10, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Daniel Santos

Lucrative James picks Daniel Santos, favoring his relentless pace, takedown volume, and durability over Dooho Choi. He notes Santos's improvement at featherweight and Choi's defensive vulnerabilities. He predicts a decision win for Santos, though acknowledges a knockout is possible.

"I have to pick Daniel Santos here. I think at 35 years old, we've seen what we're ever going to see for the Korean Super Bowl."

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 12, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

The host is surprised the line has moved in Santos' favor, as he believes Choi is the better striker with improved grappling and a size advantage. He expects Choi to outpoint Santos over three rounds, winning by decision. He may look to bet Choi at the current plus money.

"I think Troy should win the majority of this fight and I think he'll point Santos on route to a decision win."

MMA Lock of the Night

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 13, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

The host picks Doo Ho Choi over Daniel Santos, expecting Choi to use his grappling defensively and outstrike Santos. He notes that Santos will likely look to grapple, but if Choi's durability holds up, he will put together a better body of work to win on the scorecards.

"Look for Choi to utilize his grappling defensively, as Santos will likely look to get to that here. As long as Choi's durability holds up, I expect him to go out there and outstrike Santos, maybe even get to some …"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 13, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Daniel Santos

Paul is confident in Daniel Santos, having parlayed him earlier in the week at -143. He likes Santos's activity and wrestling, and believes he can lean on that to get out of tight situations. He notes that Dooho Choi is too inactive and that Santos has been his guy since entering the UFC.

Parlayed Santos with Nicolle Caliari at -143.

"I got Wyat. I threw him into a parlay a little bit earlier in the week when he was like minus 143."

Bookie Beatdown

WIN vs Nate Landwehr

TKO (elbows) R3 3:21 · UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura · Dec 07, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Dooho Choi	0	25 of 67	37%	32 of 77	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:42
Nate Landwehr	0	78 of 116	67%	114 of 157	4 of 5	80%	0	0	7:13

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Dooho Choi	9 of 25	36%	11 of 29	0 of 0	---	0:23
1	Nate Landwehr	40 of 66	60%	40 of 66	1 of 2	50%	1:24
2	Dooho Choi	12 of 30	40%	16 of 35	0 of 0	---	0:19
2	Nate Landwehr	23 of 29	79%	26 of 32	2 of 2	100%	3:00
3	Dooho Choi	4 of 12	33%	5 of 13	0 of 0	---	0:00
3	Nate Landwehr	15 of 21	71%	48 of 59	1 of 1	100%	2:49

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Dooho Choi	25 of 67	37%	13 of 47	9 of 15	3 of 5	15 of 55	10 of 12	0 of 0
Nate Landwehr	78 of 116	67%	61 of 98	9 of 9	8 of 9	62 of 99	4 of 4	12 of 13

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Dooho Choi	9 of 25	36%	2 of 11	4 of 10	3 of 4	6 of 20	3 of 5	0 of 0
1	Nate Landwehr	40 of 66	60%	32 of 57	4 of 4	4 of 5	38 of 64	1 of 1	1 of 1
2	Dooho Choi	12 of 30	40%	7 of 24	5 of 5	0 of 1	5 of 23	7 of 7	0 of 0
2	Nate Landwehr	23 of 29	79%	15 of 21	5 of 5	3 of 3	18 of 24	3 of 3	2 of 2
3	Dooho Choi	4 of 12	33%	4 of 12	0 of 0	0 of 0	4 of 12	0 of 0	0 of 0
3	Nate Landwehr	15 of 21	71%	14 of 20	0 of 0	1 of 1	6 of 11	0 of 0	9 of 10

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Doo Ho Choi vs. Nate Landwehr
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Landwehr (-142), Choi (+120)

Round 1
Strange card placement aside, this featherweight brawl was one the UFC brass considered guaranteed fireworks. It’s not a bird or a plane, it’s “The Train” Landwehr (18-5, 5-3 UFC). Standing across the cage from him will be “The Korean Superboy” Choi (15-4-1, 4-3-1 UFC), and referee Chris Tognoni is as ready as anyone else for this one to go down. Before they swing for the bleachers, the strikers touch ‘em up. Landwehr practically runs into Choi’s hand, coming out so fired up. It is Choi who lands first, blasting Landwehr in the face with a surprise uppercut. Choi wraps a right hand around the guard, and he knocks Landwehr to a knee with a massive left hook. Landwehr bounces back and is in front of Choi, but Choi is attacking while Landwehr’s first strike of the fight is a stomping kick to the knee. Choi scores a leg kick and puts a few punches behind it, shaking “The Train” up. Landwehr tries to get a little space with a front kick as blood trickles from the inside corners of both eyebrows, and Choi crashes towards him with a blistering uppercut. Choi backs off with a leg kick, and he digs a left to the body and allows Landwehr to shoot on him so he can push Landwehr to his knees. Choi takes his back but does not try to get his hooks in. When Landwehr adjusts, Choi suddenly wraps his legs around his foe’s waist and to keep him on the canvas. Choi sits down comfortably and allows his opponent to spin around so they can stand up together. Choi drives a knee to the midsection when Landwehr stands, and he walks the Tennessee native down to hurt him with a right hand and then an uppercut. Landwehr tries to pitch another front kick, and Choi rings his bell with a painful uppercut. Choi drops down, absorbs a knee and stands up tall and bangs the top of his head off Landwehr’s chin. Choi marches forward fearlessly, landing punches on either side of the head while Landwehr is stuck keeping his guard up most of the time. Choi goes to the body, and Landwehr strikes back with a right hand. Choi knocks Landwehr’s head back like a Pez dispenser with a nasty uppercut, and Landwehr closes in to clinch and get his bearings. Landwehr scores a short strike on the inside, and he pushes out of the tie-up using a knee. Choi dings him with one last left, and the one-sided round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Choi

Round 2
Choi offers a glove touch when Landwehr rushes at him to begin the second stanza, and they trade hands early with Choi landing first, last and much faster. Choi hammers the front leg with a kick, throwing Landwehr off-balance, and he uses his jab to set up power strikes. Choi connects with a low kick, and Landwehr ties him up and leans against him on the cage for a time. Choi spins him about, takes an elbow and breaks off. Choi boxes him up, mixing up the straight punches to the head and body. When Landwehr comes at him, Choi chops down his front leg. Landwehr keeps moving after taking the kick, bopping the South Korean in the nose with a spinning back elbow. Choi allows him to complete his rotation so he can hurl “The Train” to the floor like side of beef. Choi steps into full mount with ease, and he thinks about gripping a choke and lets it go to hit Landwehr in the back of the head. Landwehr scrambles to escape the precarious position, but he ends up getting flattened out on his stomach while Choi smacks him upside the head. Landwehr does not settle for staying flat for long, and Choi stretches him out but is not attempting much else in the way of submissions. Choi gets both hooks in and does not want to set up the body triangle so he can back out of this, and he lets Landwehr follow him so he can suddenly tackle the former M-1 champ down to the canvas. Choi lands in half guard and decides against taking advantage of the position, instead bailing on it and standing up. Landwehr follows immediately and pushes Choi to the fencing, but the South Korean is quick to turn him about. Two clubbing strikes from Landwehr land right before the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Choi

Round 3
The fighters clap hands, and Landwehr throws caution to the wind immediately. Landwehr hurls huge punches, with haymakers that land flush on the side of Choi’s dome. Choi laughs them off and swings back just as hard, but faster. Landwehr backs himself up to the fence in hopes of goading Choi towards him, but he has to settle for following Choi. As Landwehr gets as reckless as can be, Choi hits an easy takedown and advances immediately to side control. Choi wraps up Landwehr’s left arm between his legs to lock down a crucifix, and he hammers down a few elbows before Landwehr sits up. Choi uses his body weight to keep Landwehr stuck in the bad place, and he pounds on Landwehr’s face with fists when elbows are not the right strike. Choi draws further blood as he bludgeons “The Train,” with Landwehr’s bucks and twists thwarted each and every turn. Choi slashes down with methodical elbows, and Tognoni asks for Landwehr to improve his position. Choi punches Landwehr several times in the mouth, and Landwehr groans and grunts. With Tognoni watching on closely, Choi hammers the nail with a final barrage of elbows. Tognoni waves the fight off, and Landwehr is disappointed but not about to cry foul after getting beaten up for the better part of three rounds. Winner of two in a row, “The Korean Superboy” announces himself as a renewed force in the talent-rich featherweight division.

The Official Result
Doo Ho Choi def. Nate Landwehr R3 3:21 via TKO (Elbows)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 30, 2024 (7 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Angelo picks Nate Landwehr, citing his relentless pressure and takedowns against Choi's poor takedown defense. He expects Landwehr to shoot a million takedowns and grind out a win. However, he notes Landwehr is chinny and 36, and Choi has power, so he will probably avoid betting on this fight due to red flags.

Probably avoid betting, lots of red flags

"Nate lare is going to be the pick"

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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Dec 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Cody picks Landwehr, believing his aggressive pressure will overwhelm Choi. He notes Choi's finesse style and vulnerability to pressure fighters. He expects a violent fight and suggests it won't go to decision.

Fight doesn't go to decision

"Nate the train Landwehr, the official pick."

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Connor picks Landwehr based on confidence and momentum. He notes that Choi went eight years without a win and looked mentally fragile, while Landwehr is a dog who thrives on chaos. Connor believes Landwehr will force a war and that Choi's defense and confidence are not up to the task.

Landwehr opened at -164, currently -133; Choi opened at +128, currently +119. Connor thinks the odds should not be getting closer and favors Landwehr.

"Nate Landwehr is who Michael Chandler thinks he is. He's really about that shit."

MMA Vivisection

Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

Daniel picks Choi to upset Landwehr, citing Choi's improved cardio and technique since his return. He believes Choi's clean boxing and experience in wars will overcome Landwehr's attrition style. He predicts a knockout, noting Landwehr gets hurt in every fight.

by KO

"I actually think Duho is going to come out here and knock out Nate Lander and shock a lot of people."

Half the Battle

Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Daniel Vreeland picks Nate Landwehr, citing that Dooho Choi's best days are behind him and his chin may be compromised after getting knocked out by Charles Jourdain. He notes Landwehr is solid everywhere, especially on the feet, and has underrated submission skills with two of his last four wins by submission. He likes the number on Landwehr and sees him as a good candidate for a club-and-sub.

"I kick off the main card give me the train Nate ler D Choy best days are behind him even though he he did get a win probably since since I said that landar getting the job done um pretty …"

MMA Gambling Podcast

Jeff Fox Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Jeff Fox agrees with Vreeland, emphasizing that people sleep on Landwehr's submission skills, noting his nice darce chokes and front headlock game. He also points out that Dooho Choi's best days are behind him and his chin may not be as good as it used to be, as evidenced by getting knocked out by Charles Jourdain. Fox believes Choi is a one-dimensional power puncher without a steel chin, so he takes Landwehr all day.

"yeah I think people sleep on his submission skills too uh like two out of his last four wins are by submission um you know he's got nice darus chokes front headlock kind of stuff he's a he's a good …"

MMA Gambling Podcast

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Dec 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Lucrative James picks Nate Landwehr to win inside the distance, citing his grappling upside, cardio advantage, and higher level of competition. He acknowledges the volatility due to both fighters being hittable, but believes Landwehr's experience and durability will prevail. He suggests looking at props like TKO or submission in rounds 2 or 3.

wins inside the distance, wins by TKO, wins in round 2 or 3

"I do think Nate land will will win in round two or round three... Nate to win via TKO maybe Nate to win inside the distance."

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Dec 6, 2024 (1 day before fight)

Dooho Choi

Choi has the technical striking advantage and confidence from knocking out Bill Algeo earlier this year. He will counter Landwehr off his back foot and find a big shot within one and a half rounds to get a knockout victory.

knockout within 1.5 rounds

"I do have to lean with the technical striking advantages of Troy and seeing the confidence that he probably gained from knocking out Bill alio earlier this year he probably is going to be able to counter lanor off his …"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Dec 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Paul picks Landwehr, citing his relentless pressure and ability to break opponents. He notes Choi's accuracy but thinks Landwehr's chaos will be too much. He expects a fun fight and believes Landwehr wins more often than not.

"I'm going to take Nate Landwehr to get done."

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

The MMA Guru picks Nate Landwehr, believing pressure breaks Dooho Choi. He notes Choi can be pressured and broken, and while Choi could catch Landwehr early, Landwehr's recovery is good. He expects Landwehr to mix in grappling in the second and third rounds, leading to a TKO win or a D'Arce choke.

Nate Landwehr wins by TKO or submission (D'Arce choke)

"I'm gonna go with Nate lambwe pressure breaks dooho choy"

THE MMA GURU

Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Nate Landwehr

Zane agrees, citing Landwehr's self-belief and Choi's lack of confidence. He notes that Choi's defense has always been poor and that Landwehr will bring the chaos that Choi struggles with. Zane also points out that Choi's win over Bill Algeo was against a fading opponent, while Landwehr is a proven tough out.

"Nate Landwehr all day."

MMA Vivisection

WIN vs Bill Algeo

TKO (submission to punch) R2 3:38 · UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba · Jul 20, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Dooho Choi	0	21 of 35	60%	32 of 47	2 of 3	66%	3	0	1:33
Bill Algeo	0	17 of 49	34%	38 of 74	2 of 3	66%	0	1	3:09

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Dooho Choi	5 of 8	62%	13 of 17	1 of 1	100%	3	0	1:02
1	Bill Algeo	6 of 12	50%	23 of 33	2 of 3	66%	0	1	3:02
2	Dooho Choi	16 of 27	59%	19 of 30	1 of 2	50%	0	0	0:31
2	Bill Algeo	11 of 37	29%	15 of 41	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:07

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Dooho Choi	21 of 35	60%	15 of 28	3 of 3	3 of 4	17 of 30	3 of 4	1 of 1
Bill Algeo	17 of 49	34%	11 of 36	3 of 5	3 of 8	14 of 45	2 of 2	1 of 2

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Dooho Choi	5 of 8	62%	5 of 7	0 of 0	0 of 1	2 of 5	3 of 3	0 of 0
1	Bill Algeo	6 of 12	50%	5 of 9	1 of 2	0 of 1	4 of 9	1 of 1	1 of 2
2	Dooho Choi	16 of 27	59%	10 of 21	3 of 3	3 of 3	15 of 25	0 of 1	1 of 1
2	Bill Algeo	11 of 37	29%	6 of 27	2 of 3	3 of 7	10 of 36	1 of 1	0 of 0

Play-by-Play

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Bill Algeo vs. Doo Ho Choi
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Algeo (-166), Choi (+140)

Round 1
Action is on the menu for this potential featherweight brawl—good luck living up to the match that preceded this one—with Choi (14-4-1, 3-3-1 UFC) aiming for his first win since 2016 while Algeo (18-8, 5-4 UFC) tries to keep himself above .500 in the Octagon. Both men do not shy away from a slugfest, and referee Herb Dean will hope to keep a lid on things and not get hit with any errant blows. The two touch gloves before swinging for the bleachers, and Choi positions himself in the center of the cage ready to advance. Algeo pushes forward and lets fly a body kick, and he jumps forward and swings his way into a single-leg takedown entry. Choi jumps guard with a guillotine choke to defend it, and Algeo fights it by pushing off Choi’s face. As Algeo bucks, he manages to get out of the choke, and his red face turns back to its standard shade. The two find themselves in the clinch, with Choi landing soft knees to the inner thigh. Choi hits a hip toss and lands in side control, keeping his arm draped around the chest like a seatbelt as Algeo tries to get up. Choi latches on with a rear-naked choke, and when Algeo stands up, he wags his finger to signal that the choke is not at the right angle and will not catch him. “Senor Perfecto” bucks Choi off of him and dumps him to the ground, where he establishes top position. The South Korean does not stay grounded for long, working his way up to his feet thanks to the fence behind him. Choi looks to trip Algeo out, and Algeo tosses him aside. They touch gloves when separating, and Algeo is fired up and ready to trade. Algeo cracks “The Korean Superboy” with a huge right hand and spins with an elbow that smashes Choi right in the face, but his balance does not falter. Algeo changes levels and sets Choi on his seat, keeping Choi down for a few seconds before Choi fights back to his feet and gets upright. Choi drives two knees to the forehead before Algeo drops to one knee, and Choi lands an illegal knee that is not called. Choi jumps guard for another guillotine, and Algeo pops his head out with 10 seconds to spare in the wild round. Algeo concludes the first frame on top.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Algeo
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Choi

Round 2
The fighters touch gloves before resuming the madness, and Algeo quickly darts forward twice and pulls back as many times. Choi reaches his man with a right hand, and Algeo comes over the top with an overhand right. Choi counters with a big right, and Algeo cocks his head to the side to acknowledge the blow. They trade leg kicks, and Choi walks face-first into a check left hook. Choi blinks it out several times and wipes his eye, and he dips back to dodge a head kick. Algeo pushes off with a side kick, and they hand-fight until Algeo crashes the pocket throwing hands. Choi escapes the worst of the blows and snaps off a quick jab. Leg kicks are once more traded, and Choi digs a right hand to the midsection. Algeo scores a side kick and has a sudden spinning hook kick bounce off the raised guard. Choi catches his man with a right hand, and Algeo shakes it off and tosses back two head kicks. Algeo looks to counter a jab with two looping hooks, and he spins with a back fist that grazes the cheek and results in a clinch. Choi turns him around and chucks Algeo to the mat like a side of beef, and Algeo stands right back up and drops to a knee to prevent knees from catching him on the chin. Choi holds on from above, and the two scramble until Algeo tags him with an elbow. Choi makes him pay with two crisp punches, and Algeo returns fire. Choi splits Algeo open with a one-two, and it appears to have damaged Algeo’s eye socket or otherwise compromised “Senor Perfecto.”
Choi races towards his opponent, and he is met with a spinning back elbow that bounces off the shoulder. Choi slugs the Pennsylvanian in the face with a brutal left hand, and Algeo turns and the pain suddenly overtakes him. Algeo turns, wags his finger as if to say enough is enough, and drops to a knee.
Dean sees that Algeo’s goose is cooked, and he rushes in between the fighters to call a halt to the hard-swinging contest. Choi sprints away to celebrate with his corner, including the beloved “Korean Zombie,” having picked up his first win since 2016.

The Official Result
Doo Ho Choi def. Bill Algeo R2 3:38 via TKO (Submission to Punch)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jul 14, 2024 (6 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

Angelo picks Bill Algeo because he is far more active than Dooho Choi, who hasn't won in eight years. He acknowledges that Algo has burned bettors before and advises staying away from betting. He is not confident but chooses Algeo due to activity and experience.

advises not betting

"I can't bet on Doo Choy here he's talented he's fun he's still young he's only 33 he's the younger fighter in this matchup but I can't go with him I got to go with the far more active Bill …"

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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

Cody also picks Algeo, emphasizing Choi's one-round style and the fact that he gave up five takedowns to Kyle Nelson. He thinks Algeo can take Choi down and control him, and that Choi's chin is compromised after multiple knockouts. He suggests live betting Algeo after the first round if Choi doesn't finish.

"I think you bet Alo after the first round."

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

Daniel Vreeland picks Bill Algeo, stating that Dooho Choi has never been the same since the Cub Swanson fight in 2016. He notes Choi's inactivity and lack of confidence, while Algeo is more active and skilled. Vreeland acknowledges Choi's power but believes Algeo can outwork him over three rounds.

"until I see any resemblance of the real super boy which we haven't seen in nearly a decade I'm gonna go bill alio here"

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

Algeo is a -160 favorite. He has an unorthodox striking style and excellent cardio, which should cause problems for Choi, who is inactive and has a questionable chin. Algeo can land big shots and potentially finish Choi within the first two rounds. Choi hasn't won since 2016 and inactivity works against him.

under is at plus money, I might look at that

"I'm going to lean alio here I think we see alio heard uh Troy within the first two rounds and put him away"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

Paul picks Algeo, citing Choi's decline since the Cub Swanson fight, his inability to win outside the first round, and his poor takedown defense. He notes Algeo has a wrestling background, a BJJ black belt, and can mix in takedowns. He expects Algeo to outwork Choi as the fight goes on.

"I think Bill alj is the rightful favorite here."

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 16, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Bill Algeo

The MMA Guru picks Bill Algeo over Dooho Choi. He describes Algeo as tricky and unorthodox, and believes Choi's style works best against aggressive opponents. He notes Choi's long layoff and recent draw with Kyle Nelson, while Algeo has a win over Joe Anderson Brito. He predicts Algeo will survive Choi's early power and take over in rounds two and three with volume and cage work.

"I'm going to go with bill alio over do choy"

THE MMA GURU

LOSS vs Kyle Nelson

Draw (majority) (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac · Feb 04, 2023

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Dooho Choi	0	50 of 78	64%	79 of 114	0 of 0	---	0	1	3:58
Kyle Nelson	0	20 of 58	34%	39 of 80	5 of 10	50%	0	0	5:34

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Dooho Choi	3 of 7	42%	15 of 19	0 of 0	---	1	2:24
1	Kyle Nelson	1 of 4	25%	11 of 16	1 of 1	100%	0	1:56
2	Dooho Choi	24 of 46	52%	30 of 54	0 of 0	---	0	0:35
2	Kyle Nelson	16 of 49	32%	16 of 49	0 of 1	0%	0	0:03
3	Dooho Choi	23 of 25	92%	34 of 41	0 of 0	---	0	0:59
3	Kyle Nelson	3 of 5	60%	12 of 15	4 of 8	50%	0	3:35

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Dooho Choi	50 of 78	64%	11 of 37	23 of 24	16 of 17	27 of 54	2 of 2	21 of 22
Kyle Nelson	20 of 58	34%	10 of 41	7 of 10	3 of 7	17 of 54	3 of 4	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Dooho Choi	3 of 7	42%	0 of 4	0 of 0	3 of 3	3 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 1
1	Kyle Nelson	1 of 4	25%	1 of 3	0 of 0	0 of 1	1 of 4	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Dooho Choi	24 of 46	52%	10 of 30	2 of 3	12 of 13	23 of 45	1 of 1	0 of 0
2	Kyle Nelson	16 of 49	32%	8 of 35	5 of 8	3 of 6	14 of 46	2 of 3	0 of 0
3	Dooho Choi	23 of 25	92%	1 of 3	21 of 21	1 of 1	1 of 3	1 of 1	21 of 21
3	Kyle Nelson	3 of 5	60%	1 of 3	2 of 2	0 of 0	2 of 4	1 of 1	0 of 0

Play-by-Play

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Doo Ho Choi vs. Kyle Nelson
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Choi (-190), Nelson (+160)

Round 1
“The Korean Superboy” will look to come back from a three-year hiatus and a three-fight losing streak against Canada’s Nelson, with Chris Tognoni set to officiate. Both men are in orthodox stance as they feel out the distance in the opening moments. Choi lands a hard low kick. Nelson rushes in, hoists Choi by the hips and slams him down, despite a fence grab by the Korean. Nelson wraps up the legs of the seated Choi at the base of the fence. Choi posts his right arm and braces against the cage to try and stand, but Nelson is persistent. Nelson hops onto Choi’s back as Choi stands, sinking a hook as he does. Choi spins and explodes up, but Nelson is right with him. Choi explodes up again, and sweeps to top position, trapping Nelson’s right arm in a crucifix. Nelson frees the arm, but Choi looks for an arm-triangle choke, and is close to moving to side control. Choi gets it and swings out to the side, looking to pin an arm once again. Nelson stuffs Choi back to half-guard. Nelson locks his arms and gets a half-guard lockdown to control Choi’s posture in the final seconds. The round expires.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tudor Leonte scores the round: 10-9 Choi

Round 2
Choi lands a hard low kick, which Nelson answers with a kick to the body. Nelson rocks Choi with a big right hand, then chases down the reeling Choi with a flying knee against the cage. Choi comes forward with a takedown attempt from way outside, then lands a sharp one-two. Nelson shoots a takedown from a mile away and Choi sprawls easily. Choi spins to the back, then disengages and lets Nelson up. They clinch against the fence for a moment as the action slows. Choi lands another chopping low kick, then another. Nelson comes forward with a left kick to the body. Choi goes to the leg again, then sticks Nelson with a right hand up top. Under 90 seconds left and Choi’s low kicks are taking their toll. Choi lands a left to the body. Nelson lends a sweeping, glancing right hook. Nelson comes back with a leg kick of his own. Nelson whiffs on a big right hand as the round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Choi
Tudor Leonte scores the round: 10-9 Choi

Round 3
Nelson comes in for a takedown and Choi meets him with a nasty uppercut to the body. Nelson drags Choi down momentarily, but Choi springs right back up. Nelson drives Choi into the fence, trying to lift him at the waist. Choi posts with his right arm once again, foiling the takedown. Choi stands back up and Nelson stays right on him. Nelson tries for a rear waistlock and as Choi spins, Nelson elevates and slams him down. Nelson is wrapped around Choi’s legs at the base of the cage. Ref Tognoni immediately exhorts them to work. Choi manages to stand back up and Nelson turns to a single-leg. Choi pulls his leg out and drives Nelson onto his back. Tognoni jumps in and calls time, saying that there was a headbutt, and replay bears him out on the fact if not the intention of the collision. Tognoni deducts a point from Choi and restarts them with a minute and a half to go. They resume action on the feet after a touch of gloves, and Nelson shoots again within seconds. Nelson has a loose single-leg, but Choi spreads his stance, lowers his center of gravity and throws a series of nasty punches and elbows to the ribs as Nelson clings. The final horn sounds with them still in that position.

Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 9-9 (29-27 Choi)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 9-9 (29-27 Choi)
Tudor Leonte scores the round: 9-9 (29-27 Choi)

The Official Result
The judges rule Doo Ho Choi vs. Kyle Nelson a Majority Draw (29-27 Choi, 28-28, 28-28)

Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 29, 2023 (6 days before fight)

Kyle Nelson

Big Brady is wary of Choi's long layoff and recent losses. He thinks Nelson has power and a chance to knock out Choi early. He picks Nelson by first-round knockout but says he is not betting on the moneyline, only interested in the under.

under (rounds), first round knockout

"I'm gonna take Kyle Nelson to win this fight by first round knockout"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Feb 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

Cody picks Choi, citing his superior skill set and speed. He notes that Choi's four-year layoff may actually benefit him by allowing his body to heal from previous damage. He believes Choi is a better striker, grappler, and wrestler than Nelson. He expects Choi to win by knockout or clear decision, and likes the under 2.5 rounds at -175.

Under 2.5 rounds (-175)

"I think Detroit's got his number he's going to take them and the line's actually not too bad... three round fight Choi Coast two runs away if he has to if not catches him clean and knocks him out"

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Feb 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

Connor picks Dooho Choi, citing more concrete reasons to distrust Kyle Nelson. He notes that Nelson is self-defeating, with a tendency to fade after an initial burst, and that Choi is a good scrambler who won't be held down. However, he acknowledges Choi's long layoff and chin concerns, making this a low-confidence pick.

"I'm gonna also pick do hochoi... it's mostly just because I have more concrete reasons to distrust kyle nelson."

MMA Vivisection

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Feb 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

Paul picks Choi, emphasizing his skill advantage and the fact that Nelson is being fed as an easy opponent. He notes that Choi has always looked good early in fights but faded, and the layoff may help. He thinks Nelson's only path is to grind, but Choi's speed and accuracy should prevail. He also mentions the time zone advantage for Asian fighters.

"I gotta go with skill at the end of the day and I know this kid's got the skill... the four years off that's good for him he hasn't taken notice of serious damage"

Bookie Beatdown

Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Feb 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Dooho Choi

Zane picks Dooho Choi, but is more concerned than Connor. He notes that Nelson is dangerous early and has a reach advantage, and that Choi is an unknown after a long layoff. However, he trusts Choi's durability and believes Nelson's anxiety will cause him to fade. Zane sees a serious chance of Nelson winning by KO or TKO.

Nelson wins by TKO +400

"I'm also gonna pick do hochoi... I just think there's a really serious chance that kyle nelson just chaos him or takes him down and tk owes him on the ground."

MMA Vivisection

LOSS vs Charles Jourdain

TKO (punches) R2 4:32 · UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie · Dec 21, 2019

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Charles Jourdain	1	42 of 94	44%	44 of 96	0 of 0	---	0	0	1:08
Dooho Choi	2	64 of 129	49%	75 of 140	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:21

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Charles Jourdain	1	29 of 57	50%	31 of 59	0 of 0	---	1:08
1	Dooho Choi	1	28 of 56	50%	39 of 67	0 of 0	---	0:19
2	Charles Jourdain	0	13 of 37	35%	13 of 37	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Dooho Choi	1	36 of 73	49%	36 of 73	0 of 0	---	0:02

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Charles Jourdain	42 of 94	44%	30 of 80	9 of 11	3 of 3	36 of 80	3 of 8	3 of 6
Dooho Choi	64 of 129	49%	38 of 84	23 of 37	3 of 8	52 of 115	4 of 4	8 of 10

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Charles Jourdain	29 of 57	50%	20 of 48	6 of 6	3 of 3	23 of 43	3 of 8	3 of 6
1	Dooho Choi	28 of 56	50%	13 of 32	12 of 16	3 of 8	19 of 45	4 of 4	5 of 7
2	Charles Jourdain	13 of 37	35%	10 of 32	3 of 5	0 of 0	13 of 37	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Dooho Choi	36 of 73	49%	25 of 52	11 of 21	0 of 0	33 of 70	0 of 0	3 of 3

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Doo Ho Choi vs. Charles Jourdain

Round 1
Choi stalks his foe right away and he fires off a one-two. The featherweights clinch and Jourdain lands some body shots before they separate. Choi lands a powerful uppercut to the body. Choi steps in with a knee and Jourdain responds with a jump knee which the South Korean avoids. They clinch after a Jourdain leaping knee, and Jourdain digs to the body again. Choi wobbles Jourdain with a counter left hook, but Jourdain seems to have recovered. A low kick from Choi makes his man stumble, and “The Korean Super Boy” drops his opponent with a punch. Choi follows his opponent to the canvas. He stands and looks to land some ground-and-pound. Choi clears the legs and works to take Jourdain’s back. They separate and Choi follows a front kick with a spinning back fist. Choi continues to pressure and absorbs a body kick. Jourdain with a jumping knee, but Choi eats it with no problem. Choi forces a tie up but misses a punch on the break. They clinch again and Jourdain lands a knee. Jourdain drops Choi late in the frame. Choi hangs on until the horn sounds. 10-9 Choi.

Round 2
Choi again comes with the forward pressure and absorbs a body kick and a jab to the body from Jourdain. The featherweights both land right hands. Jourdain goes back to the body kick and then follows up with an overhand left. Choi lands a couple solid rights in an exchange. Choi marches forward with another straight right followed by an uppercut. Jourdain circles away and then attacks with an effectively combination. Choi is unsuccessful on a flying knee. Choi catches Jourdain coming forward with a short right. A quick left jab connects for Choi. Jourdain pressures and lands a glancing uppercut, while Choi counters with a spinning back fist. A straight left from Jourdain lands directly on the chin and buckles Choi’s legs. A follow-up right hook to the side of the head sends “Korean Super Boy” to the canvas, and Jourdain punctuates his victory with a few follow-up punches on the mat.

The Official Result
Charles Jourdain def. Doo Ho Choi via TKO (Punches) R2 4:32

LOSS vs Jeremy Stephens

TKO (punches and elbows) R2 2:36 · UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi · Jan 14, 2018

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Jeremy Stephens	1	49 of 133	36%	49 of 133	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:11
Dooho Choi	0	44 of 79	55%	45 of 80	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:04

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Jeremy Stephens	0	22 of 73	30%	22 of 73	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Dooho Choi	0	30 of 57	52%	30 of 57	0 of 0	---	0:04
2	Jeremy Stephens	1	27 of 60	45%	27 of 60	0 of 0	---	0:11
2	Dooho Choi	0	14 of 22	63%	15 of 23	0 of 0	---	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Jeremy Stephens	49 of 133	36%	32 of 111	6 of 6	11 of 16	42 of 124	3 of 3	4 of 6
Dooho Choi	44 of 79	55%	24 of 51	3 of 7	17 of 21	42 of 76	2 of 3	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Jeremy Stephens	22 of 73	30%	13 of 59	2 of 2	7 of 12	20 of 71	2 of 2	0 of 0
1	Dooho Choi	30 of 57	52%	14 of 34	2 of 5	14 of 18	28 of 54	2 of 3	0 of 0
2	Jeremy Stephens	27 of 60	45%	19 of 52	4 of 4	4 of 4	22 of 53	1 of 1	4 of 6
2	Dooho Choi	14 of 22	63%	10 of 17	1 of 2	3 of 3	14 of 22	0 of 0	0 of 0

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Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi

Round 1
Referee Keith Peterson is the third man in the cage for tonight's 145-pound main event, scheduled for five rounds. Stephens whiffs on his opening leg kick and takes one in return from Choi, who backs up when the veteran threatens to charge forward. Stephens is swinging some heavy punches in the opening minute, but Choi is able to dodge or deflect most of them. The lightweights exchange low kicks before Choi grabs Stephens in the Thai clinch to deliver a knee. Stephens checks a leg kick but eats a straight right hand down the center. Choi rips into Stephens' lead leg with another chop; this time, "Lil Heathen" is waiting with a right-handed counter. Choi backs up Stephens to the fence, feints an uppercut but doesn't unleash the punch. Now it's Stephens driving forward, getting too aggressive and being spun against the fence. Stephens breaks free from the clinch with an elbow, but now it's Choi with a clean right uppercut-left hook. Thirty seconds left in round one as the fighters trade jabs, then Choi tacks on another heavy leg kick. Stephens answers with a loud kick to the body, then counters Choi's final kick with a straight right.

Sherdog Scores
Jordan Breen scores the round 10-9 Stephens
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Choi
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Choi

Round 2
Stephens dodges one front kick from Choi, but the second lands right on the jaw, snapping back the head of the veteran. Stephens wakes up and tries to take off Choi's head with a knee, then lands a blistering right hand. Choi grimaces but stays right in the pocket, now seemingly measuring Stephens, waiting for a chance to counter and reclaim some ground. Stephens gives Choi some of his own medicine with a few hard leg kicks. Stephens counters Choi's low kick with another massive right hand that knocks the "Korean Superboy" backward a few steps. Choi goes to the body with a left, sucks in a deep breath and backs up as Stephens continues to march forward. Stephens jabs his way into range and then floors Choi with a massive right hand to the temple. Stephens comes crashing down on top of Choi with a heavy elbow, then stands and continues to pour on the punishment with punches. Referee Peterson is taking a close look; Choi is covering up, rolling onto his side, and the ref decides he's seen enough. Jeremy Stephens scores a minor upset with a hard-hitting second-round stoppage of Doo Ho Choi.

The Official Result
Jeremy Stephens def. Doo Ho Choi via TKO (Punches) R2 2:36

LOSS vs Cub Swanson

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis · Dec 10, 2016

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Cub Swanson	0	111 of 210	52%	122 of 226	2 of 5	40%	0	1	2:31
Dooho Choi	0	77 of 160	48%	87 of 170	1 of 5	20%	0	0	0:53

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Cub Swanson	19 of 53	35%	22 of 56	0 of 1	0%	0	0:11
1	Dooho Choi	24 of 47	51%	27 of 50	0 of 2	0%	0	0:31
2	Cub Swanson	46 of 80	57%	50 of 85	1 of 1	100%	0	1:09
2	Dooho Choi	37 of 62	59%	37 of 62	0 of 0	---	0	0:10
3	Cub Swanson	46 of 77	59%	50 of 85	1 of 3	33%	1	1:11
3	Dooho Choi	16 of 51	31%	23 of 58	1 of 3	33%	0	0:12

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Cub Swanson	111 of 210	52%	75 of 155	29 of 40	7 of 15	82 of 175	22 of 26	7 of 9
Dooho Choi	77 of 160	48%	61 of 140	16 of 19	0 of 1	54 of 131	21 of 27	2 of 2

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Cub Swanson	19 of 53	35%	8 of 33	6 of 8	5 of 12	14 of 46	5 of 7	0 of 0
1	Dooho Choi	24 of 47	51%	17 of 38	7 of 8	0 of 1	14 of 35	10 of 12	0 of 0
2	Cub Swanson	46 of 80	57%	32 of 59	12 of 19	2 of 2	36 of 67	9 of 10	1 of 3
2	Dooho Choi	37 of 62	59%	31 of 54	6 of 8	0 of 0	30 of 52	7 of 10	0 of 0
3	Cub Swanson	46 of 77	59%	35 of 63	11 of 13	0 of 1	32 of 62	8 of 9	6 of 6
3	Dooho Choi	16 of 51	31%	13 of 48	3 of 3	0 of 0	10 of 44	4 of 5	2 of 2

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Cub Swanson vs. Doo Ho Choi

Round 1
Swanson steps inside to tie up and gets a hard knee to the gut, then another. Swanson drops levels momentarily, comes back up and gets two or three hard knees to the head before Choi releases him. Choi pumps piston jabs at Swanson, forcing him to circle around the outside. Swanson tries to fend off the young Korean with low and spinning kicks but can't quite connect. Swanson eats a jab, tries to blitz Choi with an uppercut and gets caught with a body kick. Choi snipes over Swanson's guard with a nifty right hand; Swanson gets caught leaning forward and takes an uppercut on the jaw. Swanson tries to clinch, gets his head pulled down and kneed again by Choi, who puts the veteran's back against the wall with about two minutes remaining. Swanson reverses to the outside and throws some knees at Choi's thighs, then steps back and separates. Choi's lightning fast jab is in and out before Swanson can react, and now the "Korean Superboy" steps forward with another right hand. Now it's Swanson's turn to stick a jab that bloodies Choi's nose, but the California native misses on his follow-up kicks. Swanson shoots for a late takedown, but Choi keeps his balance until the horn.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Choi
Brian Knapp scores the round 10-9 Choi
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Choi

Round 2
Both featherweights come out swinging, but it's Swanson pressuring Choi with clubbing hooks, followed by a clinch in the center of the cage. Choi disengages and flashes his jab, but it's Swanson clipping Choi with a right hand on the temple. Choi is wobbling all over the cage, dropping to his knees at one point as Swanson tries to polish him off with punches. In a flash, Choi has Swanson hurt with a volley of punches, and now it's Choi swinging for the fences and a finish. Swanson gets hold of him and trips him to the ground, then tries to take Choi's back in the scramble. Choi puts his back on the ground and puts Swanson in half guard, and now the 145er work back to their feet after a brief rest on the mat. Both guys are still looking for the knockout, both swinging head kicks and big right hands. Choi presses forward but walks into a right hand from Swanson, and now the Korean wobbles back to the fence. Swanson tries to take off Choi's head with follow-up punches, but Choi somehow stays standing under the assault. They fight back to the center in the closing seconds, where Choi hurts Swanson with a Thai clinch knee to the face just before time runs out.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Swanson
Brian Knapp scores the round 10-9 Swanson
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Swanson

Round 3
Swanson backs Choi away with a kick to the body, but Choi stiffs him on the follow-up takedown attempt and then slams the veteran with a nasty right hand. Choi keeps coming with a knee to the body, another right hand before wrapping up Swanson by the waist and pulling him to the ground. Before Choi can establish back-mount, Swanson rolls over into top position. Choi tries to hit the sweep, winds up holding Swanson in butterfly guard and drilling the top of his head with elbow strikes. Swanson stands up and Choi trips him up with an ankle pick, then scrambles to his feet. Swanson marches him down with punches, gets him against the fence and uses a head-and-arm throw to hurl Choi to the mat. Choi escapes from the bulldog choke position and gets to his feet, where he clinches with Swanson in the middle of the cage. Swanson lands a punch to the body, disengages and takes a deep breath. Choi is still swinging punches with his mouth wide open, and still eating punches, too. Choi ducks under a Swanson punch and gets a waistlock then rolls him to the ground, but Swanson is back on his feet within seconds. Swanson knocks Choi backward with a right hook, then slams Choi with a straight right on the fence. Choi is somehow still standing as Swanson decks him with another right hand, now an uppercut. Swanson finishes the fight by running Choi to the ground and landing some heavy ground punches.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Swanson (29-28 Swanson)
Brian Knapp scores the round 10-9 Swanson (29-28 Swanson)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Swanson (29-28 Swanson)

The Official Result
Cub Swanson def. Doo Ho Choi via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) R3 5:00

WIN vs Thiago Tavares

TKO (punches) R1 2:42 · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia Finale · Jul 08, 2016

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Dooho Choi	1	4 of 7	57%	6 of 11	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:17
Thiago Tavares	0	2 of 5	40%	13 of 17	2 of 2	100%	0	0	1:58

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Dooho Choi	1	4 of 7	57%	6 of 11	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:17
1	Thiago Tavares	0	2 of 5	40%	13 of 17	2 of 2	100%	0	0	1:58

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Dooho Choi	4 of 7	57%	4 of 7	0 of 0	0 of 0	3 of 6	0 of 0	1 of 1
Thiago Tavares	2 of 5	40%	0 of 2	1 of 2	1 of 1	0 of 3	2 of 2	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Dooho Choi	4 of 7	57%	4 of 7	0 of 0	0 of 0	3 of 6	0 of 0	1 of 1
1	Thiago Tavares	2 of 5	40%	0 of 2	1 of 2	1 of 1	0 of 3	2 of 2	0 of 0

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Doo Ho Choi vs. Thiago Tavares

Round 1
Tavares shoots in early and completes a takedown at the fence; Choi nearly regains his footing, but the Brazilian sucks out his legs and keeps him on the mat. Tavares isn’t doing much with the position, and now Choi finds the angle to land some short punches while his back is pressed against the cage. It’s all pressure from Tavares in the first two minutes, but little in the way of offense. Choi posts and stands, but he’s taken down again almost immediately. Back up comes Choi, now creating some space from Tavares at the midway point of the round. Tavares stands with his back to the wall as Choi melts him with a perfect straight right hand. Tavares hits the deck in a heap, and one more punch from Choi is all that referee Herb Dean needs to see to stop the fight.

The Official Result
Doo Ho Choi def. Thiago Tavares via KO (Punches) R1 2:42

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