Daniel Santos vs Dooho Choi: Result and Prediction
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa · May 16, 2026
Result
Dooho Choi defeated Daniel Santos by KO/TKO in round 2 (4:29) at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026.
The FIGHT//AI model had Dooho Choi at only 48%, so this was an upset against the model.
Model prediction
The FIGHT//AI headline probability gave Daniel Santos a 52% chance to beat Dooho Choi (Dooho Choi 48%).
The betting market prices Daniel Santos at 60% (-168) and Dooho Choi at 40% (+135), with the bookmaker margin removed.
Our model is more positive on Dooho Choi than the bookmakers: 44% for Daniel Santos against the market's 60%. A gap like this is where value bets come from.
Santos' relentless cardio meets Choi's knockout power, setting the stage for a thrilling clash where striking precision could dictate the outcome.
How the model expected it to end
Method of victory, either fighter: KO/TKO 44%, decision 44%, submission 12%. The most likely way this 3-round featherweight fight ends is by KO/TKO.
Fight length: goes the distance 44%, over 1.5 rounds 76%, over 2.5 rounds 63%.
Key factors
- Choi's KO power
- Santos' cardio edge
- Grappling control potential
Tale of the tape
| Daniel Santos | Dooho Choi | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| Age | 32 | 36 |
| Height | 5'7" (170 cm) | – |
| UFC fights | 6 | 10 |
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