TLDR
- Patricio Pitbull knocked out Doo Ho Choi at 3:28 of round one at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
- Pitbull landed a powerful right hand that rocked Choi before finishing with a flurry of punches
- The win improves Pitbull’s UFC record to 2-2 after losing two of his first three fights in the promotion
- Choi’s three-fight knockout winning streak came to an end with the loss
- Pitbull called out Jean Silva in his post-fight interview and apologized for his previous UFC performances
Sources: middleeasy.com | mmafighting.com | mmajunkie.usatoday.com
Former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull earned a first-round knockout victory over Doo Ho Choi on Saturday night at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The featherweight bout ended at 3:28 of the opening round when referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight.
The fight started slowly with both fighters looking to find their range. Choi used his height advantage to work from the center of the octagon while Pitbull stalked forward.
Pitbull landed a short uppercut to the body early in the round. He followed with an overhand right that connected cleanly on Choi’s head.
Pitbull Takes Control
The 39-year-old Brazilian began to find his rhythm as the round progressed. He mixed body shots with punches to the head, keeping Choi guessing on defense.
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Choi landed his own combinations and worked his jab to try to keep Pitbull at bay. The Korean fighter appeared to weather an early storm from Pitbull’s aggressive attack.
Pitbull continued to press forward and let his hands go. He landed a stiff jab that got Choi’s attention.
Then Pitbull uncorked a powerful right hand that badly hurt Choi. The Korean fighter stumbled backward as Pitbull rushed in for the finish.
Pitbull unleashed a flurry of punches as Choi covered up against the cage. Beltran stepped in to wave off the fight, giving Pitbull the knockout victory.
Pitbull Apologizes and Calls Out Silva
In his post-fight interview, Pitbull apologized to fans for his previous three fights in the UFC. He said this knockout performance represented his true debut in the promotion.
The win improves Pitbull’s UFC record to 2-2 since joining the organization in 2025. He had lost a decision to Yair Rodriguez in his first fight before beating Dan Ige.
Pitbull then dropped another decision to fellow former Bellator fighter Aaron Pico. The loss to Pico raised questions about whether the aging veteran could still compete at the highest level.
Choi entered the fight riding a three-fight knockout streak. He had stopped Daniel Santos, Nate Landwehr, and Bill Algeo in consecutive bouts.
The loss drops Choi’s record to 17-5-1 overall. He has competed in the UFC since 2014 and earned Hall of Fame recognition for his classic battle with Cub Swanson at UFC 206.
Pitbull’s overall MMA record now stands at 38-9. He was a two-division champion in Bellator before making the move to the UFC.
After his victory, Pitbull called out Jean Silva for his next fight. The Brazilian featherweight appeared confident in his post-fight interview at Crypto.com Arena.
