Korean knockout artist Doo Ho “The Korean Superboy” Choi steps back into the Octagon this Saturday as he meets Brazilian striker Daniel Santos in the co‑main event of UFC Fight Night 276: Allen vs. Costa at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Choi enters the matchup riding a late‑career resurgence, earning two stoppage victories in 2024 that reestablished him as one of the featherweight division’s most dangerous finishers. His trademark forward pressure, clean boxing mechanics, and explosive counterpunching have made him a perennial fan favorite since his UFC debut.
Santos, representing Chute Boxe Diego Lima, brings a relentless Muay Thai‑based attack and a reputation for pushing a high pace. With a 14‑2 professional record, he has built momentum through aggressive combinations, heavy leg kicks, and a willingness to engage in chaotic exchanges — a style that often produces highlight‑reel moments.
The matchup is scheduled for three rounds at 145 lbs and sits directly beneath the evening’s main event between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. For Choi, now 35, a victory would likely propel him back toward the featherweight rankings and set up a major fight later in 2026.
HanPunch Prediction: Doo Ho “The Korean Superboy” Choi by KO/TKO (Round 2)
This matchup favors violence — and Choi thrives in those conditions.
- Choi’s advantages: sharper boxing, cleaner counters, superior one‑punch power
- Santos’ advantages: pace, volume, durability, pressure
Santos’ forward‑marching style creates openings for Choi’s best weapons: the right cross, the left hook, and the step‑in counter. Once Choi finds the rhythm, the power difference becomes the story.
Prediction: Doo Ho Choi defeats Daniel Santos via KO/TKO in Round 2.
DooHo Choi is scheduled to fight Daniel Santos in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on Paramount+.
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So excited for this fight!
Me too!
Finally superboy jeez