Drew Dober News
Mike Davis forced out of Drew Dober matchup at UFC Denver, requires surgery: “This kills me man”
Harry Kettle - June 19, 2024
UFC prospect Mike Davis has been forced out of his scheduled matchup against Drew Dober due to injury. Over the course of the last few years, Mike Davis has been making a real name for himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In his most recent outing, he submitted Natan Levy back in March. That made it four wins on the trot, and six in his last seven, and he seems to be getting better and better.
Drew Dober issues statement following loss to Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 85
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
Drew Dober has issued a statement after suffering a decision loss to Renato Moicano at tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 event. Dober (27-13 MMA) was returning to action this evening for the first time since scoring a first-round TKO victory over Ricky Glenn at October’s UFC Vegas 80 event. That finish had put the Denver native back into the win column, as he had previously suffered a TKO loss to Matt Frevola at UFC 288.
Pros react after Renato Moicano defeats Drew Dober at UFC Vegas 85
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight fight between Drew Dober and Renato Moicano. Dober (27-13 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since October’s UFC Vegas 80 event, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Ricky Glenn. That finish moved the Denver native back into the win column, as he had previously suffered a TKO loss to Matt Frevola at UFC 288.
UFC Vegas 85 Results: Renato Moicano defeats Drew Dober (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 results, including the co-main event between Drew Dober and Renato Moicano. Dober (27-12 MMA) was last seen in action at October’s UFC Vegas 80 event, where he scored a first-round TKO victory over Ricky Glenn. That finish got the Denver native back into the win column, as he had previously suffered a TKO loss to Matt Frevola at UFC 288.
Ricky Glenn reveals he trained with Ben Askren for Drew Dober fight, plans to get "redemption" for his last bout
Cole Shelton - October 5, 2023
Ricky Glenn is going back to his roots for his UFC Vegas 80 fight against Drew Dober. Glenn is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Christos Giagos earlier this year, which was a tough pill to swallow. It was his first fight in a year-and-a-half and immediately after the loss, Glenn wanted to get the bad taste out of his mouth.
Drew Dober taunts Paddy Pimblett in hopes of securing future fight: “I wonder if he’s going to find his courage”
Susan Cox - July 19, 2023
Drew Dober is taunting Paddy Pimblett in hopes of securing a future fight. Dober (26-12 MMA) was sporting 3 wins in a row before his fight with Matt Frevola (11-3 MMA) in May of this year at UFC 288. It was ‘The Steamrolla’ handing Dober a TKO loss at 4:08 of round 1.
Drew Dober issues statement following TKO loss to Matt Frevola at UFC 288: “I'm not ashamed of taking chances, chasing greatness”
Harry Kettle - May 8, 2023
UFC lightweight Drew Dober has issued a short statement in the wake of his TKO defeat at the hands of Matt Frevola last weekend. On Saturday night, Drew Dober’s three-fight win streak came to an end. He was beaten by Matt Frevola via stoppage after being dropped in the first round. The 34-year-old fought valiantly, as he always does, but it simply wasn’t enough in New Jersey.
UFC 288 Results: Matt Frevola stops Drew Dober in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 288 results, including the featured prelim between Drew Dober and Matt Frevola. Dober (26-11 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, with all three of those wins coming by way of knockout. The 34-year-old was most recently seen in action last December, where he scored a second-round knockout victory over Bobby Green.
Matt Frevola admits he was "surprised" to get Drew Dober fight at UFC 288, vows to be the first person to KO him in the UFC: "He's never been hit by me before"
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2023
Matt Frevola didn’t expect to get a ranked opponent for his next fight, but was thrilled when he was offered Drew Dober at UFC 288. After Frevola picked up a KO win over Ottman Azaitar at UFC 281 last November, he thought he would be fighting someone like Michael Johnson or Clay Guida his next time out. Yet, he was offered Dober and couldn’t be more excited for the matchup.
Drew Dober names the fighter he believes is most capable of dethroning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev
Susan Cox - April 21, 2023
Drew Dober has named the fighter he believes is most capable of dethroning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) is riding high after defeating Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) this past February at UFC 284.
Drew Dober explains why Dustin Poirier could be a problem for Islam Makhachev
Andrew Whitelaw - December 22, 2022
Drew Dober is on an impressive run of form. The American has won his last three on the bounce with all of those victories coming via stoppage. In fact, his last six wins have all been finishes. Dober’s last loss came against Brad Ridell last year as he dropped a unanimous decision – but still walked away with a bonus for Fight of the Night. Prior to that, the Bellator veteran was submitted by the champion, Islam Makhachev.
Drew Dober calls for a fight with Michael Chandler: “If Conor refuses I'm ready for the violence”
Susan Cox - December 22, 2022
Drew Dober is calling for a fight with Michael Chandler. It was at UFC Vegas 66 last Saturday night, December 17th, that Drew Dober (26-11 MMA) defeated Bobby Green (29-14 MMA) with an impressive knockout which put him back into the UFC lightweight rankings.
Drew Dober on UFC Vegas 66 KO win over Bobby Green: "It was difficult"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2022
Drew Dober pulled off a scintillating finish over Bobby Green, but it wasn’t easy. Dober and Green shared the Octagon this past Saturday inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The lightweight tilt was featured on the main card of UFC Vegas 66. This was an exciting fight that ended with Dober scoring the second-round knockout win. This one earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Drew Dober would love to face Paddy Pimblett in London, but claims "the UFC will not let me fight him"
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2022
Drew Dober doesn’t think he’ll ever fight Paddy Pimblett. Pimblett has taken the UFC by storm since he signed in 2021. He’s now 4-0 in the promotion and coming off a controversial decision win over Jared Gordon. Yet, given how popular he is, a lot of fighters have called him and want the chance to fight him and Dober is no different. However, Dober claims the UFC wouldn’t allow him to fight Pimblett as they know he would beat the Brit.
Drew Dober welcomes the opportunity of fighting Paddy Pimblett after UFC 277: “I want to collide with that hype train for sure”
Susan Cox - July 29, 2022
Drew Dober (24-11 MMA) is set to take on Rafael Alves (20-10 MMA) tomorrow, Saturday July 29th at UFC 277, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Dober will be entering the Octagon coming off a thrilling first round TKO of Terrance McKinney (12-4 MMA) in March of this year.
UFC Vegas 50 Results: Drew Dober TKO's Terrance McKinney (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022
A lightweight fight between Drew Dober and Terrance McKinney takes place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 main card. Dober (24-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The lightweight veteran suffered a unanimous decision loss to Brad Riddell in his most previous Octagon appearance at UFC 263.
