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Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC on ESPN 60

A fun featherweight scrap fills out the UFC on ESPN 60 main card. Will Bill Algeo prevent Dooho Choi from getting back on track?

[autotag]Bill Algeo[/autotag] and [autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag] meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 60 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. 

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Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi UFC on ESPN 60 preview

Algeo (18-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC) has a pattern of losing one and winning two over his past six fights. He enters his second fight of 2024 following a first-round TKO loss to Kyle Nelson. Before that, he won a unanimous decision win vs. Alexander Hernandez and submitted TJ Brown. … Choi (14-4-1 MMA, 3-3-1 UFC) will be hunting for his first win since December 2016. “The Korean Superboy” has failed to record a victory in four consecutive fights, losing three, and drawing with Nelson in his last appearance in February 2023. Prior to this rough stretch, Choi was virtually untouchable as a winner of 12 straight fights.

Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi UFC on ESPN 60 expert pick, prediction

Algeo is coming off an unfortunate stoppage that was arguably a tad bit early, but “Senior Perfecto” is always one to put on a show regardless of whether or not he wins or loses.

The same can be said for Choi, though it’s ultimately hard to know what to make of “The Korean Superboy” considering the inconsistency that’s plagued his career for the last eight or so years.

Although part of me would love to see Choi finally get back on track, I suspect that this fight could get ugly for him if he’s not able to put Algeo away early.

I’ll officially side with Algeo to survive the early storm and find a finish in Round 2.

Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi UFC on ESPN 60 odds

The oddsmakers and the public are siding with the American, listing Algeo -170 and Choi +138 via FanDuel.

Bill Algeo vs. Dooho Choi UFC on ESPN 60 start time, how to watch

As the second fight on the main card, Algeo and Choi are expected to make their walks to the cage at approximately 8:35 p.m. ET (5:35 p.m. local time in Las Vegas). The fight airs on ESPN and streams live on ESPN+.

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UFC on ESPN 60: Dooho Choi vs. Bill Algeo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 60 odds between Dooho Choi vs. Bill Algeo, with MMA picks and predictions.

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In a 3-round featherweight bout on the main card, Dooho Choi and Bill Algeo meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 60 — also known as UFC Vegas 94 — at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC on ESPN 60: Choi vs. Algeo odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims begin 5:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPN2/ESPN+, while the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, also on ESPN/ESPN+.

Records: Choi (14-4-1) | Algeo (18-8-0)

Choi snapped a 3-bout losing skid last time out. Sort of. He fought to a draw against Kyle Nelson in early Feb. 2023, after losing the previous 2 bouts via Round 2 KO/TKO against Charles Jourdain and Jeremy Stephens, while falling to Cub Swanson at UFC 206 via unanimous decision, a fight of the year nominee.

His last victory came Dec. 10, 2016, in a unanimous-decision win over Thiago Tavares, a fight that earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.

Choi has cited numerous injuries over the years, pulling out of scheduled fights. He suffered a fractured arm in the KO/TKO loss to Jourdain, and he had some personal issues outside of the octagon in 2021, which led to a fight hiatus, too.

For Algeo, he is looking to bounce back from a 1st-round KO/TKO to Nelson in late March. He is 4-2 in the past 6 fights, including a KO/TKO win against Herbert Burns, a submission win over TJ Brown and 2 unanimous-decision victories. He has shown tremendous versatility, and he’ll put Choi’s defense to the test.

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UFC on ESPN 60: Choi vs. Algeo odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:22 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Choi +148 (bet $100 to win $148) | Algeo -176 (bet $176 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 rounds (Over -190 | Under +148)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes -148 | No +116)

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UFC on ESPN 60: Choi vs. Algeo picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

ALGEO (-176) is a little on the pricey side, but he’s a strong play against Choi (+148).

Choi just has been in and out of the octagon, logging just 3 UFC fights since Dec. 2016. And he hasn’t won since July 2016. While the South Korean fighter always makes it difficult for his opponent, one has to wonder about his cardio or stamina.

The fact Choi hasn’t won in nearly 8 years is already a red flag. And he is facing Algeo, a fighter hungry to get back into the win column after losing in Round 1 last time out.

Over/Under (O/U)

NO (+116): WILL THE FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? is worth a look at plus-money, as Choi just hasn’t had a lot of fights under his belt in the past 8 years. For the South Korean to go the distance, it wouldn’t be quite a surprise.

Since making his UFC debut in Nov. 2014, Choi has gone the distance just twice.

Algeo has ended up going the distance twice in the past 5 fights, but he has also ended 2 of his past 3 bouts before the midway point of Round 2.

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UFC Fight Night 218 post-event facts: Derrick Lewis’ struggles continue

Derrick Lewis, the UFC’s all-time knockout record holder, is on a personal worst losing skid after UFC Fight Night 218.

The UFC opened its February schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 218, which went down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The main event saw [autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag] (16-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) continue his climb as a heavyweight contender when he halted former title challenger [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (26-11 MMA, 17-9 UFC) with a first-round submission.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC Fight Night 218.

UFC Fight Night 218 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Derrick Lewis’ $21,000 tops card

UFC Fight Night 218 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.

LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 218 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $136,000

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

UFC Fight Night 218 took place at the UFC Apex. The entire card streamed on ESPN+.

The full UFC Fight Night 218 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included:

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[autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag]: $21,000

[autotag]Devin Clark[/autotag]: $11,000
def. [autotag]Da-un Jung[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Marcin Tybura[/autotag]: $16,000
def. [autotag]Blagoy Ivanov[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag]: $6,000
vs. [autotag]Kyle Nelson[/autotag]: $6,000

[autotag]Adam Fugitt[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Yusaku Kinoshita[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Anshul Jubli[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Jeka Saragih[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Jeong Yeong Lee[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Yi Zha[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Rinya Nakamura[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Toshiomi Kazama[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Sung Hyun Park[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Seung Guk Choi[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Junyong Park[/autotag]: $6,000
def. [autotag]Denis Tiuliulin[/autotag]: $4,000

[autotag]Tatsuro Taira[/autotag]: $4,000
def. [autotag]Jesus Santos Aguilar[/autotag]: $4,000

Under the UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2187 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2181 and later). Fighters with 1-3 bouts receive $4,000 per appearance; 4-5 bouts get $4,500; 6-10 bouts get $6,000; 11-15 bouts earn $11,000; 16-20 bouts pocket $16,000; and 21 bouts and more get $21,000. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears their likeness, according to officials.

Full 2023 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts:

Year-to-date total: $632,500
2022 total: $8,351,500
2021 total: $6,167,500
Program-to-date total: $15,151,500

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UFC Fight Night 218: Dooho Choi vs. Kyle Nelson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 218 odds and lines between Dooho Choi and Kyle Nelson, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a featherweight bout on the main card, Dooho Choi and Kyle Nelson meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 218 — also known as UFC Vegas 68 — at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UFC Fight Night 218: Choi vs. Nelson odds, and make our expert picks and predictions.

The prelims on ESPN+ start at 7 p.m. PT, and the main card on ESPN+ begins at 10 p.m PT.

Choi heads into this fight on a 3-bout losing skid, including a 2nd round KO/TKO loss against Charles Jourdain in his most recent fight in Dec. 2019. Choi was expected to fight Danny Chavez at UFC on ESPN 28 in July 2021 but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury.

Nelson is also on a skid, losing each of his past 2 fights in the 3rd round. He had a unanimous-decision loss to Jai Herbert in July and was knocked out by Billy Quarantillo 2 years prior. His only win in 5 fights at the UFC level was a round 1 KO/TKO against Polo Reyes in Sept. 2019.

Choi holds a 5.32-to-3.34 significant strikes landed per minute advantage, while Nelson has been better on the canvas at the UFC level.

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UFC Fight Night 218: Choi vs. Nelson odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 p.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Choi -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Nelson +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -150 | Under +110)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +170 | No -250)

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UFC Fight Night 218: Choi vs. Nelson picks and predictions

Records: Choi (14-4) | Nelson (13-5)

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

CHOI (-190) is a punching machine who should be able to sneak by Nelson in this undercard bout. He not only holds a significant strikes landed advantage, but he is also slightly more accurate, too.

Choi has had 5 of his 6 fights at the UFC level end via KO/TKO, with 3 wins and 2 losses, and he’ll keep that going in this bout. Look to CHOI BY TKO/KO (+112) at plus-money for a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-150) is worth playing despite the KO/TKO call for method of victory.

Both of Choi’s past 2 fights have resulted in KO/TKO losses, but each were in the 2nd half of the 2nd round.

Nelson has gone into the 3rd round in 3 of his 5 fights at the UFC level so far. This won’t end early.

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Photos: UFC Fight Night 218 weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos of the UFC Fight Night 218 official weigh-ins and faceoffs at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Check out these photos of the UFC Fight Night 218 official weigh-ins and faceoffs at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Photos by Ken Hathaway, MMA Junkie)

UFC Fight Night 218 predictions: Have our Derrick Lewis-Serghei Spivac picks changed?

Check out our staff members’ picks for UFC Fight Night 218, including the rebooked Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac heavyweight main event.

Lewis
vs.
Spivac		 Clark
vs.
Jung		 Ivanov
vs.
Tybura		 Choi
vs.
Nelson		 Fugitt
vs.
Kinoshita
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
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Lewis
(54%)		 jung2023
Jung
(80%)		 tybura2023
Tybura
(82%)		 choi2023
Choi
(86%)		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
(72%)
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
8-2		 lewis2023
Lewis		 clark2023
Clark		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
7-3		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
7-3		 lewis2023
Lewis		 clark2023
Clark		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
6-4		 spivac2023
Spivac		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 fugitt2023
Fugitt
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
6-4
trophy copy 2017 Champion		 spivac2023
Spivac		 clark2023
Clark		 ivanov2023
Ivanov		 choi2023
Choi		 fugitt2023
Fugitt
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
6-4		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
5-5
trophy copy 2018, 2022 Champion		 lewis2023
Lewis		 clark2023
Clark		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 fugitt2023
Fugitt
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
5-5		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
5-5
trophy copy 2014 Champion		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
4-6		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita
Nolan King
@mma_kings
4-6/em>		 lewis2023
Lewis		 jung2023
Jung		 tybura2023
Tybura		 choi2023
Choi		 kinoshita2023
Kinoshita

The UFC is back in its home base after a week off, and a rebooked heavyweight clash tops the card.

UFC Fight Night 218 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card streams on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, two-time heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (26-10 MMA, 17-8 UFC) takes on [autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC). The two were supposed to headline UFC Fight Night 215 in November, but Lewis became ill during the event and wasn’t cleared to fight.

Spivac is a modest favorite at -240 at Tipico Sportsbook; the comeback on Lewis is +180. But our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers are going with him in an upset at a hefty 9-2 clip.

When our staff members first picked this fight this past November, Lewis also had a 9-2 lead in the picks. But oddly, the two pickers who took Spivac the first time switched to Lewis this week, and the two who are picking Spivac this time around had Lewis in November.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Devin Clark[/autotag] (13-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC) meets [autotag]Da-un Jung[/autotag] (15-3-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC) at light heavyweight. Jung is a -250 favorite at the betting window and has a 7-4 edge from our pickers.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Blagoy Ivanov[/autotag] (19-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) and [autotag]Marcin Tybura[/autotag] (23-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC) meet at heavyweight. Tybura only is a -135 favorite in the fight, but he’s a near-unanimous pick from our staff members at 10-1.

The only unanimous pick on the main card is [autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag] (14-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) in his featherweight bout against [autotag]Kyle Nelson[/autotag] (13-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC). Choi is a betting favorite of nearly 2-1.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Adam Fugitt[/autotag] (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) takes on [autotag]Yusaku Kinoshita[/autotag] (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at welterweight. Kinoshita is the biggest favorite on the main card at -350, but three of our pickers are taking Fugitt in an upset.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Lewis (54 percent), Jung (80 percent), Tybura (82 percent), Choi (86 percent) and 72 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

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Dooho Choi excited to show off improvements at UFC Fight Night 218 after three-year layoff

“The Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi believes new tools added over three-year absence will result in a finish of Kyle Nelson.

LAS VEGAS – It has been a long time since [autotag]Dooho Choi[/autotag] stepped into the UFC’s octagon, but he’s excited to get back to action.

The always-exciting Choi (14-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) returns to competition after a three-year layoff to face Kyle Nelson on the main card of UFC Fight Night 218 at the UFC Apex.

During his time away, Choi says he has been focusing on getting better as a fighter. After a series of tough results, “The Korean Superboy” is eager to prove he belongs with the best in the division by getting past Nelson (13-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC) in their featherweight bout.

“I’m excited to compete,” Choi told reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “I got really strong over the three years, and I’ve been improving my skills. So, I’m excited to prove myself on Saturday.”

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In his last three outings, Choi walked away with a Fight of the Night bonus in his tough battles with Charles Jourdain, Jeremy Stephens, and a UFC Hall of Fame bout against Cub Swanson.

Despite the extra money and prestigious HOF honor, Choi came away from each bout with three losses on his record. He aims to correct course and get back to his winning ways by stopping Nelson.

“I’m not taking him lightly,” Choi said. He’s a veteran, but I’m going to go in there and finish him. … I’m not going to chase for the finish, but if I carry out my gameplan, the finish is going to be there.”

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UFC Fight Night 218 pre-event facts: Will Derrick Lewis add to knockout record?

Check out the numbers behind UFC Vegas 68, where Derrick Lewis can add to his all-time UFC knockout record.

The UFC opens a busy February schedule on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 218, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streams on ESPN+.

A heavyweight headliner serves atop the card. The most decorated knockout artist in UFC history returns to competition as [autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag] (26-10 MMA, 17-8 UFC) looks to buck his losing skid against the streaking [autotag]Serghei Spivac[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC).

For more on the numbers behind the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 218.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 19-25)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from July 19-25: