Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest UFC Vegas Odds for Featherweight Fight
Doo Ho Choi and Daniel Santos will match up on Saturday night in a Featherweight fight at UFC Vegas 117. Can Choi and Santos deliver a short fight tonight? Let's take a look at this Choi vs. Santos prediction on May 16th.
OC Staff - May 16, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadDoo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Prediction: Can Choi Pull Upset at UFC Vegas 117
Doo Ho Choi and Daniel Santos meet Saturday night on the UFC Vegas 117 main card at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the fight scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Santos is favored at -166, while Choi comes back as a +140 underdog in a featherweight fight built for action.
The best bet is under 2.5 rounds at -110. Choi has always carried knockout danger, Santos brings a high-output Muay Thai style, and both fighters have enough defensive openings to make this feel more like a finish spot than a slow tactical fight.
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Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Odds
- Moneyline: Choi (+140), Santos (-166)
Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
- Time: 10:15 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Prediction
Choi enters at 16-4-1 and is still one of the more recognizable action fighters in the division. He has won two straight after a draw against Kyle Nelson, giving him some late-career momentum after injuries and long layoffs slowed his UFC run. Choi lands 4.67 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy, and his best moments still come when he can pressure forward and turn exchanges into clean boxing opportunities.
Santos enters at 14-2 and has the more consistent recent profile, which explains the favorite price. He is a forward-moving striker who lands 4.76 significant strikes per minute, mixes in takedowns at a solid rate, and fights with the kind of pace that can overwhelm opponents who do not back him off early. The concern is defense. Santos absorbs 5.03 significant strikes per minute, and that is dangerous against a puncher like Choi.
The under is the right angle because both fighters create volatility. Choi can crack if Santos gives him clean counters, but Santos can also break the fight open with pressure, knees, body work, and volume. Neither side needs a long accumulation game to cash this number. One extended exchange, one hurt moment, or one bad defensive read can push this into a finish before the final horn.
Doo Ho Choi vs. Daniel Santos Pick
- Pick: Under 2.5 Rounds (-105) Check out these best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Santos deserves to be favored, but laying the moneyline is less attractive than betting on the style of the fight. Choi’s power and Santos’ aggression should produce enough danger on both sides to keep this from becoming a comfortable three-round decision.
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