UFC 331: Patricio Pitbull demolishes Doo Ho Choi in first round, calls out Jean Silva following knockout win

Patricio Pitbull delivered a devastating knockout of Doo Ho Choi at UFC 331 on Saturday, securing his first victory inside the octagon in impressive fashion. The former two-division Bellator champion caught Choi with a perfectly timed straight right hand just 3:28 into the opening round, freezing the Korean featherweight before he crashed to the canvas. Referee Mike Beltran quickly waved off the contest as Pitbull followed up with additional strikes.

Pitbull, competing at 39 years old, showed the striking prowess that made him dominant during his years at Bellator. After a measured start to the bout, the Brazilian featherweight began landing crisp combinations and heavy counter shots, with Choi unable to match the power and precision Pitbull displayed. The knockout punctuated a performance that Pitbull felt demonstrated his adjustment to the UFC's higher level of competition.

"I'm sorry about my last three fights," Pitbull said in his post-fight remarks. "The pressure is bigger [in the UFC] but now I'm comfortable." He immediately called out top-ranked featherweight Jean Silva, signaling his ambitions to challenge elite competition following the emphatic knockout win.

For Choi, the loss ended a streak of three consecutive knockout victories. The bout represented a significant test for the Korean veteran, and Pitbull's dominant performance suggested the former Bellator champion still possesses the skills to compete at the highest level of the UFC featherweight division.