Drew Dober breaks down possible matchup with Paddy Pimblett; even though UFC may never book that fight
Drew Dober is very confident that he would have no trouble defeating Paddy Pimblett if the two met inside the octagon. 2022 was a fantastic year for the UFC lightweight as he bounced back from back-to-back losses in 2021 by winning three straight bouts.
Dober joined Ariel Helwani on today's episode of The MMA Hour, where he spoke about his recent knockout win against Bobby Green and gave his thoughts on Pimblett.
When asked about his comments regarding the UFC being opposed to booking him against 'The Baddy', the 34-year-old stated:
"He's [Paddy Pimblett] a cash cow. He's somebody that they're gonna wanna try to keep in the UFC for as long as possible, and I'm notorious for killing hypes."
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Helwani then asked what would transpire if the two lightweights fought in the octagon and what he thought of Pimblett's recent performance against Jared Gordon.
Dober responded by complimenting 'The Baddy's fighting style but mentioned that he would eventually finish him:
"He [Pimblett] leaves his chin up there way too long. His jiu-jitsu is a problem for sure...and so he might win this first round, but I will find his chin... He has a lot to improve upon. I think it was just a really really close fight [Pimblett vs. Gordon]. Some people disagree on how close it was, but I just feel when you're fighting a guy with this much star power, it can't be close."
Although a fight with Pimblett doesn't seem likely to come to fruition, Dober is interested in a fight with Jalin Turner, who is currently riding a 5 fight-winning streak.
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Drew Dober opens up about his durability in fights
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Drew Dober has been praised for his chin and durability. He has been able to absorb a lot of damage throughout his UFC career unflinchingly.
While speaking with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the 34-year-old spoke about his chin and whether he feels he needs to make changes in his fighting style. He mentioned that it comes down to being responsible in training and taking care of his body when he's not in training camp:
"Punching power and durability is just a God-send and I've got the heart for it too to back it up. Truthfully, I think what deteriorates the chin is the extracurricular activites that fighters tend to do. I'm intelligent about my brain, I take time off when I need it, I don't really spar as much and I'm not out there partying and doing a ton of drugs and ruining my longevity in the sport."