UFC veteran Drew Dober wants to continue making history in the lightweight division this weekend when he makes his return at UFC 326.
In one of the more intriguing bouts on the UFC 326 card, Drew Dober will lock horns with Michael Johnson in a classic veteran vs veteran collision. The expectation is that this is going to be a real brawl, and given what we know about their respective styles, it’s not unthinkable to imagine someone’s lights going out when it’s all said and done.
Drew Dober will fancy his chances, but Michael Johnson has been putting together a nice run lately as he continues to defy the odds and extend his career further than anyone could have anticipated. Alas, Drew has more than a few tricks up his sleeve, and this is bound to entertain the fans on the night.
In a recent interview, Drew Dober spoke openly about the fact that he currently holds the record for most lightweight knockouts at 10.
Drew Dober hopes to make history
“It was inevitable,” Dober said at Wednesday’s media day. “We were going to fight each other. We talked about it years ago and why it hasn’t happened. The stars lined up. His fight fell through, and now he became available. I was looking for something. Paramount is blessing us with this opportunity. So, I’m glad it’s happening now and not earlier, and I honestly think I get the best version of MJ in this fight.”
“I think I have six more in me,” Dober laughed. “I just saw the grid of how all that plays out. Matt Brown has what, 13? It’s fun to think about. The fact that I was a part of that conversation has just dumbfounded me, and I cherish it. I’m not aiming for any long goals, but I’m planning on knocking out MJ and continuing it.”
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Dober will want to make a real statement tonight and prove that he can still mix it up with the best – but looking past MJ is something many have foolishly done in the past.