Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi to clash at UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Patricio Pitbull will face Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This matchup follows Pitbull's recent decision loss to Aaron Pico, leaving him with a UFC record of 1-2. Choi enters the fight on a three-fight winning streak, including a knockout victory in May that earned him a 'Fight of the Night' bonus. The UFC has not yet disclosed the main event for UFC 331.
- •Pitbull attempts to rebound after loss to Pico in April.
- •Choi has won three consecutive fights since 2024.
- •The event will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- •UFC 331 is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
- •Main event for UFC 331 has not been announced yet.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi added to UFC 331 in Los Angeles
- 12:16 AMMMA Fighting — Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi added to UFC 331 in Los Angeles
"A featherweight clash between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is on for UFC 331 on Sept. 19; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting. The numbered event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The promotion has yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC 331. Pitbull (37-9) attempts to rebound from a decision defeat to Aaron Pico in April, a result that dropped his UFC record to 1-2. The Brazilian is a former two-division champion in Bellator, going 24-6 in that company before joining the UFC, and is currently ranked No. 15 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Pitbull’s lone UFC victory was a decision over Dan Ige. Choi (17-4-1) won three straight since 2024, stopping Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr that year before coming back to action this past May to score a knockout and earn a $50,000 check for a “Fight of the Night” win over Daniel Santos. “The Korean Superboy” is a fan-favorite in the UFC with six bonuses cashed in 10 octagon appearances, including a UFC Hall of Fame war with Cub Swanson in 2016.
"UFC has yet to announce the main event for the Los Angeles event
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 12:16 AMPatricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi added to UFC 331 in Los Angeles
UFC has yet to announce the main event for the Los Angeles event
- MMA FightingJul 25, 2026, 12:16 AMPatricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi added to UFC 331 in Los Angeles
A featherweight clash between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is on for UFC 331 on Sept. 19; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting. The numbered event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The promotion has yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC 331. Pitbull (37-9) attempts to rebound from a decision defeat to Aaron Pico in April, a result that dropped his UFC record to 1-2. The Brazilian is a former two-division champion in Bellator, going 24-6 in that company before joining the UFC, and is currently ranked No. 15 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Pitbull’s lone UFC victory was a decision over Dan Ige. Choi (17-4-1) won three straight since 2024, stopping Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr that year before coming back to action this past May to score a knockout and earn a $50,000 check for a “Fight of the Night” win over Daniel Santos. “The Korean Superboy” is a fan-favorite in the UFC with six bonuses cashed in 10 octagon appearances, including a UFC Hall of Fame war with Cub Swanson in 2016.
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