UFC lightweight contender Drew Dober returned to winning ways with a decisive first-round TKO victory over Ricky Glenn at UFC Vegas 80. This victory came following a setback in his last fight against Matt Frevola, which derailed his impressive three-fight win streak.
Following the victory, Dober dedicated the moment to his daughter, who was tenderly held by his wife, Hollis Casey. In a light-hearted moment, he humorously speculated that, in a few years, his daughter might not care about his victory, playfully claiming she takes after him in looks.
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Who is Hollis Casey?
In November 2020, Drew Dober proposed to Hollis Casey, and they are now happily married, although the exact wedding details remain private. Dober occasionally shares updates on their journey, such as an anniversary post on his Instagram on August 14. Drew Dober and Casey welcomed their first baby in June 2023.
Hollis Casey has a diverse professional background, including roles in sales, healthcare, and fundraising. From May 2014 to September 2020, she served as the Director of Sales at Aspen Baking Co. in Denver, Colorado. In this position, she worked with leading food and beverage companies, focusing on expanding their customer base and market share through Aspen Baking's products and services.
Before her role at Aspen Baking Co, Casey worked as a Retail Sales Specialist at Mondelez International from January 2013 to May 2014, where she maximized sales opportunities within high-volume grocers and received recognition for her outstanding achievements.
Hollis Casey's career journey includes a role as a Health Insurance Associate at HCR ManorCare and a Certified Nursing Assistant. She also contributed to fundraising efforts as a Fundraiser for the Alumni Association at the University of Northern Colorado from August 2008 to May 2011.
When Hollis Casey described how she met Drew Dober
While most MMA fans are unaware of the origin of Drew Dober and Hollis Casey's relationship, Casey shared a detailed account of how they met during her appearance on the Outside the Cage podcast in March 2023. She said:
"So, Drew and I met online. He was in the DM. He was trying to message me, and we had never met. I saw, this guy is gorgeous! He's good looking and he's a professional athlete."
Dober was already in the UFC at this point, and that led Casey to form unfavorable opinions about him, as she said:
"I saw his Instagram, and I thought, 'Oh this guy probably thinks he's a big deal.' ... It thought I think I have a pretty good idea of what this guy is gonna be like. So I, kind of, ghosted him a little bit."
Casey said that people tend to portray a different personality on social media and online dating platforms, so she was wary about Dober. However, they continued to chat online and eventually met. Casey noted that she liked Dober's politeness and chivalrous nature, and they decided to commit to each other after their first date.
Check out Hollis Casey share her story below (3:57):