- Dooho Choi vs Daniel Santos Preview
- Upcoming Event: UFC Vegas 117
- Location: Meta APEX, Las Vegas
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Dooho Choi is set to battle Daniel Santos in the Octagon at UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. According to the latest odds, Choi is listed at +145, while Santos comes in at -170.
Dooho “The Korean Superboy” Choi enters this matchup with a professional record of 16 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. The 35-year-old fighter stands at 5’10” and weighs in at 145 lbs, boasting a reach of 70 inches. In contrast, Daniel “Willycat” Santos weighs the same but is shorter at 5’7″ and has a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. The 31-year-old Santos has a reach of 67 inches. Looking at their striking stats, Choi averages 4.67 significant strikes per minute, while Santos lands 4.76 per minute. Choi has a striking accuracy of 56%, in comparison to Santos’s 40%. Defensively, Choi absorbs 4.02 significant strikes per minute, whereas Santos takes in 5.03 strikes. Choi also has a significant strike defense rate of 56%, while Santos defends against 51% of incoming blows.
| UFC Vegas 117 | Dooho Choi | Daniel Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +145 | -170 |
| Record | 16-4-1 | 14-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 8:11 | 11:58 |
| Height | 5’10” | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
| Reach | 70″ | 67″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.67 | 4.76 |
| Striking Accuracy | 56% | 40% |
When it comes to grappling, Choi is less proficient, averaging 1.43 takedowns per 3 rounds with a takedown success rate of 53%. He also defends against 47% of takedown attempts made against him. Santos, on the other hand, secures 40% of his attempted takedowns and successfully defends against 73% of attempts against him. In submission attempts, Choi leads with 0.6 submissions per 3 rounds, while Santos averages 0.3 submissions per 3 rounds.
In his most recent fight, Dooho Choi faced Nate Landwehr and won through elbows in the third round. Landwehr managed to land 32 out of 77 total strikes, while Choi landed an impressive 114 out of 157 strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Landwehr connected on 25 of 67 attempts, equating to a 37% accuracy, landing 13 of 47 significant strikes aimed at the head. Conversely, Choi achieved a high accuracy of 67%, landing 78 out of 116 attempts, with 61 of those targeting the head. Notably, 60% of Landwehr’s significant strikes and 79% of Choi’s were landed at distance.
In Daniel Santos’s last appearance, he faced JooSang Yoo and secured the win with a punch to the head in the second round. Yoo connected on 96% of his significant strikes from a distance, while Santos achieved 66% accuracy at range. Santos successfully landed 27 of 62 significant strikes for a total of 43% accuracy, with 16 of those aimed at the head. In the same fight, Yoo landed 31 out of 55 significant strikes, targeting the head 15 times out of 38 attempts. Overall, Yoo threw 75 strikes and connected on 51, while Santos totaled 63 strikes, landing 28.
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Who will come out on top in tonight’s UFC event?
Prediction: Bet on Daniel Santos (-170)
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