Dooho Choi vs Kyle Nelson — Fight recap

Dooho Choi earned a majority draw against Kyle Nelson in their featherweight contest on February 4, 2023, at the end of round three. Choi dominated the striking exchanges, landing 50 of 78 significant strikes (64%) while Nelson managed just 20 of 58 (34%).

Nelson's wrestling provided occasional control, securing five takedowns at 50% efficiency and maintaining 5:34 of control time compared to Choi's 3:58. Choi's striking was precise across all levels—he landed 23 of 24 body strikes and 16 of 17 leg strikes, though neither fighter scored knockdowns.

The fight reflected a classic striker-versus-grappler dynamic, with Choi's superior stand-up efficiency offset by Nelson's wrestling activity. The majority draw verdict left both fighters searching for clarity in their divisional standing moving forward.