Overview
- Dober won by TKO at 1:16 of the third round after a decisive uppercut prompted referee John Cooper to wave off the bout.
- He disclosed in post-fight interviews that he and his wife lost an unborn child during training camp, a burden he said reshaped his approach.
- A third-round accidental groin strike led Cooper to deduct a point from Dober, which he called unintentional and a harsh penalty.
- The victory snapped Dober’s three-fight losing streak and marked a return to form after questions about his future.
- Some outlets reported the finish as his 10th UFC lightweight knockout, potentially surpassing Dustin Poirier’s total, a milestone not formally confirmed by the UFC.