Drew Dober's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Drew Dober.

Drew Dober is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Lightweight division. Noted for his striking ability, Dober holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC lightweight history with ten. He has been a professional fighter since 2009, with previous experience in Bellator MMA and Titan Fighting Championship.

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April 29, 2010: Dober defeats Nick Nolte at Bellator 16

On April 29, 2010, Dober faced Nick Nolte at Bellator 16, winning the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.

January 2, 2016: Dober Defeats Scott Holtzman at UFC 195

On January 2, 2016, Drew Dober faced Scott Holtzman at UFC 195, after Erik Koch pulled out due to injury. Dober won the fight by unanimous decision.

September 10, 2016: Dober Defeats Jason Gonzalez at UFC 203

On September 10, 2016, Drew Dober faced Jason Gonzalez at UFC 203 after Erik Koch withdrew due to injury. Dober won the fight via TKO in the first round.

July 29, 2017: Dober Defeats Burkman at UFC 214

On July 29, 2017, Drew Dober faced Josh Burkman at UFC 214 and won by first round knockout.

January 27, 2018: Dober Defeats Camacho, Earns Bonus

On January 27, 2018, Drew Dober faced Frank Camacho at UFC on Fox 27. He won the fight via unanimous decision and earned the Fight of the Night bonus.

August 25, 2018: Dober Defeats Tuck at UFC Fight Night 135

On August 25, 2018, Drew Dober faced Jon Tuck at UFC Fight Night 135 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

June 29, 2019: Dober Defeats Reyes at UFC on ESPN 3

On June 29, 2019, Drew Dober faced Polo Reyes at UFC on ESPN 3 and won the fight via knockout in the first round.

January 18, 2020: Dober Defeats Haqparast, Earns Award

On January 18, 2020, Drew Dober faced Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 246. He won the fight via knockout in the first round, earning a Performance of the Night award.

May 13, 2020: Dober Defeats Hernandez, Earns Award

On May 13, 2020, Drew Dober faced Alexander Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 171 and won the fight via technical knockout in round two, earning a Performance of the Night award.

March 12, 2022: Dober Defeats McKinney at UFC Fight Night 204

On March 12, 2022, Drew Dober faced Terrance McKinney at UFC Fight Night 204, after Ricky Glenn withdrew. Dober won the fight via technical knockout in round one.

July 30, 2022: Dober Defeats Alves, Earns Award

On July 30, 2022, Drew Dober faced Rafael Alves at UFC 277. He won the fight in the third round after knocking out Alves with a punch to the body. Dober also earned his third Performance of the Night award.

December 17, 2022: Dober Defeats Green, Earns Award

On December 17, 2022, Drew Dober faced Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 216 and won the fight via knockout in round two. Dober earned the Fight of the Night award.

October 7, 2023: Dober Defeats Glenn, Breaks Record

On October 7, 2023, Drew Dober faced Ricky Glenn at UFC Fight Night 229 and won the fight via TKO in the first round. With the win, Dober broke the record for most knockouts in the UFC Lightweight division history and earned the Performance of the Night award.

October 18, 2025: Dober Defeats Prepolec, Sets Record

On October 18, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262, Drew Dober faced Kyle Prepolec. Despite a point deduction for a groin strike, Dober won via TKO, achieving his tenth knockout in the UFC lightweight division and setting a new record. He also earned another Fight of the Night award.