UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi in the featherweight division. Check out our UFC 331 odds series for our Pitbull-Choi prediction and pick.

Patricio Pitbull (37-9) is looking to rebound after dropping a unanimous decision to Aaron Pico in April, when he was outlanded 104-49 and suffered an orbital injury. Before that, the former two-division Bellator champion edged Dan Ige by decision in July 2025, as he comes into his fight this weekend against Doo Ho Choi.

Doo Ho Choi (17-4-1) enters UFC 331 on a three-fight winning streak, most recently stopping Daniel Santos with second-round punches in May. That followed his third-round elbow TKO of Nate Landwehr in December 2024, reaffirming the Korean Superboy’s finishing form as he comes into his fight this weekend against Patricio Pitbull.

UFC 331 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings.

UFC 331 Odds: Patricio Pitbull-Doo Ho Choi

Patricio Pitbull: +225

Doo Ho Choi: -278

Over 2.5 rounds: -110

Under 2.5 rounds: -120

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Why Patricio Pitbull Will Win

Patricio Pitbull’s strongest advantage is his depth of championship experience. Across 46 professional fights, he has faced elite opposition in title bouts and five-round main events, which gives him a tactical maturity Choi has not consistently encountered.

Pitbull also offers the more complete finishing game, with 12 knockout wins and 12 submissions. Choi is dangerous in open striking exchanges, but Pitbull can change levels, use clinch trips, and threaten the neck or arms if the Korean swings aggressively.

That grappling threat is particularly important because Choi’s recent surge has been built on pressure and knockout offense. If Choi overcommits to his combinations, Pitbull can counter with takedowns and turn a brawl into a controlled top-position fight.

Pitbull remains durable despite the mileage, with only two knockout losses in 46 bouts. He has survived the power of elite featherweights for more than a decade, giving him a credible chance to weather Choi’s fast start and take over as the fight becomes more tactical.

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Why Doo Ho Choi Will Win

Doo Ho Choi brings the sharper current form, entering on a three-fight winning streak while Pitbull is 1-2 since joining the UFC. Choi’s recent run includes a second-round knockout of Daniel Santos, evidence that his aggression and finishing power remain major weapons at featherweight.

The Korean Superboy also has the youth and activity advantage against a 39-year-old veteran with 46 professional bouts of mileage. Pitbull’s skill set remains deep, but his April decision loss to Aaron Pico showed how a younger, faster opponent can outwork him in sustained exchanges.

Choi has enough grappling awareness to complicate Pitbull’s preferred path. He owns a higher career takedown-defense rate than Pitbull, 59% to 50%, and has logged substantially more control time per 15 minutes, meaning he is not simply a striker waiting to be grounded.

That defensive wrestling could force Pitbull into a stand-up contest, where Choi’s speed and willingness to lead combinations should be decisive. Choi can attack with straight punches, low kicks, and quick exits, denying Pitbull the stationary target he needs for his counters.

Final Patricio Pitbull-Doo Ho Choi Prediction & Pick

Doo Ho Choi enters as the rightful favorite, combining sharper recent form with the speed and offensive urgency that have troubled Pitbull in his recent UFC run. Choi has won three straight, while Pitbull is 1-2 in the promotion and was outworked decisively by Aaron Pico in April.

Pitbull’s experience and grappling create a real upset path, particularly if he can slow Choi with clinches and force prolonged mat exchanges. But Choi’s improved takedown defense and faster combination work should make it difficult for the veteran to dictate those positions.

The market strongly leans toward Choi, listing him around -262 with a 72% implied chance to win; Pitbull sits near +210. That price reflects a matchup in which Choi owns the more favorable youth, activity, and momentum advantages.

Expect Choi to establish his jab and low kicks early, then build volume while avoiding extended grappling exchanges. The pick is Doo Ho Choi by unanimous decision, winning two rounds through superior pace before Pitbull makes a competitive late push.

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