Dooho Choi vs Jeremy Stephens — Fight recap

Jeremy Stephens defeated Dooho Choi by KO/TKO in the second round at 1:36 on January 14, 2018, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Despite landing more significant strikes overall—44 of 79 (55%) compared to Stephens's 49 of 133 (36%)—Choi could not overcome a crucial knockdown that shifted momentum decisively in Stephens's favor.

Choi's leg strikes proved effective with a 17 of 21 success rate, yet Stephens's power striking, particularly to the head (32 of 111), accumulated enough damage to force the finish. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the action standing throughout.

Stephens's ability to absorb Choi's volume and counter with heavier, more accurate strikes demonstrated the featherweight's capacity to handle elite competition despite lower striking accuracy.