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After venturing to Abu Dhabi last weekend, the UFC continues its time away from the United States with its first of five August events, which is taking place in Belgrade, Serbia.

UFC fighter Drew Dober points out the rate of injury difference in wrestling and Muay Thai training

For someone who has spent most of his career trading kicks and throwing powerful punches like Drew Dober, you might assume he’s suffered major injuries due to Muay Thai.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 25

Drew Dober sympathizes with Dustin Poirier retirement struggle

Drew Dober says he understands what Dustin Poirier is going through following the former lightweight contender's arrest for public intoxication in Atlanta earlier this week.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 8

Drew Dober Crushes Michael Johnson With Brutal KO at UFC 326

Drew Dober added another highlight to his already dangerous résumé Saturday night. The veteran lightweight delivered a devastating second-round knockout over Michael Johnson at UFC 326, extending his record for the most knockouts in UFC lightweight history with his 11th finish in the division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 8

Lightweight Veteran Hospitalized After Brutal KO Loss at UFC 326

UFC 326 concluded last night at the T-Mobile Arena, and out of the 12 bouts featured on the card, only four ended in a finish. The remaining fights went the distance, which surprised many, given the kind of fight card that was headlined by a BMF title fight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 3

UFC 326 – Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight showdown between Drew Dober and Michael Johnson feels like guaranteed action at UFC 326 on Saturday. Dober (28-15, 1 NC) has built his reputation as one of the division’s most reliable action fighters.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 3

UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira — Preview and Fight Breakdowns

Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira first met in the Octagon for UFC Fight Night 74 all the way back in 2015, as budding UFC fighters seeking to make a name for themselves.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 19

Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson, veteran lightweights collide at UFC 326

Drew Dober and Michael Johnson will square off at UFC 326 on March 7th in what promises to be an explosive matchup between two seasoned veterans known for their willingness to engage in firefights.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 20, 2025

Drew Dober triumphs with emotional TKO at UFC Vancouver after personal tragedy

Drew Dober stood in the center of the octagon at Rogers Arena, microphone in hand, apologizing to a hostile Vancouver crowd whose hometown hero had just been knocked unconscious.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18, 2025

Drew Dober ‘unleashes hell’ to overcome point deduction and grim cut to win by KO at UFC Vancouver

The UFC Vancouver prelims had a violent ending. The UFC returns to Canada with a 13-fight card headlined by a top contender fight at middleweight between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 18, 2025

UFC Vancouver: de Ridder vs. Allen preview, full card, odds

The UFC is back on the road this Saturday in Vancouver, Canada, for yet another Fight Night card. The stakes couldn't be bigger, though, regarding Saturday's main event.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16, 2025

Kyle Prepolec vs. Drew Dober prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver

UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the prelims with a fight between Kyle Prepolec and Drew Dober in the lightweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13, 2025

UFC Vancouver preview, full fight card as middleweights clash for title shot

The Octagon returns to ‘The Great White North’ this weekend, bringing with it a pivotal middleweight clash at UFC Vancouver. Set to throw down on October 18, surging divisional star Reinier de Ridder makes a quickfire turnaround from his latest win to draw a short-notice pairing.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 26, 2025

Davey Grant vs. Charles Jourdain and Drew Dober vs. Kyle Prepolec added UFC Vancouver

The UFC’s return to Vancouver on October 18th just got a major boost, with two exciting bouts officially added to the fight card. The promotion announced that Davey Grant will face Charles Jourdain in a bantamweight showdown, while lightweight veteran Drew Dober has been booked against Canadian underdog Kyle Prepolec.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 20, 2025

'The Minority Beater': UFC Star Compares Himself to Drew Dober for a Wild Reason

There’s a new UFC fighter on the block who wants to emulate Drew Dober. There are memes on social media of Dober being a ‘White Pride Fighter’, which is not a true reflection of the Nebraska-born fighter.

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MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 1, 2025

UFC Mexico fighter absolutely roasts fan for complaining about lost bet

Sports betting is as popular as ever, but some fans still haven’t learned that calling an athlete out for a lost bet is an ill-advised move. Combat sports

MMA News / Dice City Sports / March 31, 2025

Drew Dober reacts to ’embarrassing’ loss at UFC Mexico City

Sometimes, the rubber meets the road. This time, Drew Dober just happened to be on the wrong end of a horrible stoppage. Miguel Torres pummeled Drew Dober into submission.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 31, 2025

Drew Dober releases statement following UFC Mexico City brutal TKO loss

Lightweight Drew Dober needed a win on Saturday when he faced Manuel Torres in the UFC Mexico City co-main event. Instead, he was finished in under two minutes. Dober entered the fight coming off back-to-back losses and having lost three of his last four bout.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 30, 2025

'That sucked' ... Drew Dober reacts to devastating loss to Miguel Torres at UFC Mexico City

Sometimes the hammer, sometimes the nail. UFC lightweight's Drew Dober was on the wrong end of a horrific stoppage Saturday night when Miguel Torres pummelled him into submission.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30, 2025

Veteran referee breaks down what fans don’t understand about controversial Torres vs Dober stoppage

A controversial stoppage became a major talking point from this past Saturday’s action inside the Octagon. The UFC returned to Arena CDMX in Mexico City on March 29 for a card headlined by a flyweight contest between Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 29, 2025

'El Loco' thrills fans with violent first-round finish in UFC Mexico co-main event

The co-main event of UFC Fight Night Mexico saw longtime UFC veteran Drew Dober square off with another credentialed finisher in Manuel Torres. A member

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 15, 2024

'Worst Signing Ever': UFC Fans Rage as OnlyFans 'TikTok Star' Booked for Major Event

Irish MMA prospect Shauna Bannon will no longer be fighting Ravena Oliveira at UFC 304 on July 27. UFC News: Drew Dober Shares Update on Gruesome Cut That Stopped Denver Fight Instead, an injured Oliveira will be replaced by regional prospect Alice Ardelean (9-5-0).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 15, 2024

UFC News: Drew Dober Shares Update on Gruesome Cut That Stopped Denver Fight

Drew Dober is in good spirits after his fight with Jean Silva at UFC Denver was stopped in the third round due to a gruesome cut on his eyebrow. UFC Denver

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 14, 2024

UFC Denver: Jean Silva Knocks Down, Cuts Up Drew Dober in Historic Victory

In just three fights with the UFC, Jean Silva has already made history in the promotion. Two weeks after impressively knocking out Charles Jourdain at UFC 303, Silva accepted the call from the matchmakers to turn around and face Drew Dober at UFC Denver.

MMA News / The Takedown on SI / July 12, 2024

Drew Dober: ‘I Never Have Boring Fights’

The MMA Notebook runs every week. Drew Dober returns to the Octagon tomorrow, stepping into a very unique bout against Jean Silva. Silva fought–and won–two weeks ago at UFC 303.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 4, 2024

Drew Dober Receives New Opponent, Will Face Recent UFC 303 Winner on July 13

Following a week of uncertainty, Drew Dober has received a second opponent for his next fight to remain on the UFC Denver card on July 13. As a native of Omaha, Nebraska, Dober joined the Denver-based Elevation Fight Team shortly after making his UFC debut and has been living in the Mile High City ever since.