Who did Drew Dober lose to?

Last Modified Feb 4, 2024 09:45 GMT
Drew Dobber Losses
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Drew Dober is a 34-year-old professional mixed martial artist from America competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Before signing up for the UFC, Dober competed in various promotions like VFC, Titan FC, Bellator MMA, etc.

Since starting his professional career in 2009, Drew Dober has a record of 27 wins and 12 losses. He has had 14 wins via knockout, 6 via submission, and 7 by decision.

Over the years, Drew Dober has competed against some of the most prominent names in the lightweight division of the UFC, which include the likes of the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green, Brad Riddell, Beneil Dariush, Alexander Hernandez, etc.

Drew Dober MMA losses

Drew Dober has had 13 losses in his mixed martial arts career. He has lost to Chase Hackett, Brandon Girtz, Ramiro Hernandez, Will Brooks, Sean Spencer, Nick Hein, Efrain Escudero, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Beneil Dariush, Islam Makhachev, Brad Riddell, Matt Frevola, and Renato Moicano.

Drew Dober’s UFC losses

Drew Dober vs. Sean Spencer

Drew Dober had his first loss come from Sean Spencer via decision at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale on November 20, 2013. It was a welterweight bout between the two and also Dober’s octagon debut.

Drew Dober vs. Nick Hein

Dober had his second UFC loss against Nick Hein via decision at UFC Fight Night 41 on May 31, 2014. It was Dober’s second fight inside the octagon.

Drew Dober vs. Efrain Escudero

At UFC 188, Drew Dober lost to Efrain Escudero via a standing guillotine choke submission at 0:54 in the first round. The fight took place in Mexico, and it was Dober’s fifth fight in the promotion.

Drew Dober vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier

At UFC 206, Drew Dober had a rear naked choke submission loss against Olivier Aubin-Mercier at 2:57 in the second round. The fight took place on December 10, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Drew Dober vs. Beneil Darisuh

Drew Dober lost to Beneil Dariush via a triangle armbar submission at 4:41 in the second round. The fight took place at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos on March 9, 2019, in Wichita, Kansas, United States.

Drew Dober vs. Islam Makhachev

Drew Dober had an arm-triangle choke submission loss against Islam Makhachev on March 6, 2021. The fight took place at UFC 259 in Las Vegas, United States.

Drew Dober vs. Brad Riddell

Drew Dober lost to Brad Riddell via a unanimous decision at UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, in Glendale, Arizona, United States. He also earned a ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus for his showcase against Riddell.

Drew Dober vs. Matt Frevola

Drew Dober suffered a loss at UFC 288, where he got TKO’d by Matt Frevola at 4:08 in the first round on May 6, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey, United States, at UFC 288.

Drew Dober vs. Renato Moicano

Drew Dober's latest loss was against Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 235 via a unanimous decision. This fight took place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What is Drew Dober ranked?

Drew Dober is currently ranked as the 15th-ranked fighter in the lightweight division of the UFC's lightweight division. Since making his debut in the octagon on November 30, 2013, Dober has had 22 fights in the UFC. He has also lost nine of his fights in the promotion, including his last outing at UFC Fight Night 235 against Renato Moicano. Earlier, Dober used to compete in the welterweight division.

*Last updated on February 4, 2024.

FAQs on Drew Dober Losses

A. He has lost to Chase Hackett, Brandon Girtz, Ramiro Hernandez, Will Brooks, Sean Spencer, Nick Hein, Efrain Escudero, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Beneil Dariush, Islam Makhachev, Brad Riddell, Matt Frevola, and Renato Moicano.


A. Drew Dober is ranked 15th as of February 2024 in UFC's lightweight rankings.


A. Drew Dober suffered an arm-triangle choke submission loss against Islam Makhachev on March 6, 2021. The fight took place at UFC 259 in Las Vegas, United States. 


A. Drew Dober had his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov on February 4, 2024. 


A. Drew Dober’s MMA record is 27-13-1. 


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