Drew Dober | |
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Born |
Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
October 19, 1988
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
Style | Muay Thai, BJJ |
Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado, United States |
Team | Elevation Fight Team |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 26 |
Wins | 17 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 5 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Andrew Martin Dober (born October 19, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA and Titan Fighting Championship.
Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Dober began training in Muay Thai at the age of 14 and was highly successful, going on to become a two-time Amateur World Champion. He also wrestled his junior and senior years at Millard North High School. Dober is also a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, having achieved that rank under Ed Shobe of Mid-America Martial Arts before he moved to train in Colorado.
Dober faced Nick Nolte at Bellator 16 on April 29, 2010. He won the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the first round.
In the next three years, Dober would compile a 12–2 record in various promotions including Victory Fighting Championship and Titan Fighting Championship. He then appeared on The Ultimate Fighter.
In February 2012, it was revealed that Dober would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter 15. He was defeated in the entry round by Daron Cruickshank via unanimous decision.
Dober stepped in for an injured Sérgio Moraes to face Sean Spencer at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale on November 30, 2013. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.