UFC Denver: Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva: Live round-by-round updates
Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva at lightweight will take place on the main card of UFC Denver.
Dober (27-13 and one NC) is perhaps one of the hardest hitters at 155 pounds. The Nebraska native has delivered many memorable knockouts during his career. One of the recent displays of his heavy hands came in a second-round KO over Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 216 in 2022.
However, mixed results in recent years have kept the 35-year-old out of the lightweight top 15. Dober is 3-2 in his last five and most recently suffered a unanimous decision loss to Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 235 in February.
Silva (13-2) on the other hand is on a stellar run. He is undefeated in the UFC. 'Lord' is currently on a 10-fight win streak with his latest exploit coming in a second-round KO win over Charles Jourdain at UFC 303.
A win against Dober might just land him a fight against one of the top-15, in his next outing.
DraftKings Sportsbook has given Silva a -115 chance to win the fight against Dober (-105).
The main card of the event is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.
Watch Drew Dober and Jean Silva face-off below:
UFC Denver: Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva: Live round-by-round updates
Round 1
Dober opens up with a leg kick. A powerful body kick elicits a reaction from Silva. Silva hit his opponent t with a quick left hand.
The Brazilian seems to have the speed advantage here. A flying knee to the head lands for Silva, however Dober is unfazed. 'Lord' pushes Dober away as he tries to clinch up.
A cut has appeared under the right eye of Dober. Silva is having success countering his opponent, who up until now has failed to create ankles while attacking. Silva catches Dober twice with counter right hooks.
Silva is doing a good job staying just out of range, picking at his opponent each time he tries to close distance.
A very good round for Silva.
Round 2
As the second round unfolds, Dober is trying to get in range on his opponent. Dober lands a knee in the clinch, Silva lands a left hook on the break. Silva showboats with a powerful no-look left hook.
The American rushes in with a one-two. Dober is however getting peppered up while fighting from the outside.
Dober lands multiple shots in the clinch. Silva fires back crisp counters. Dober is momentarily wobbled as he gets hit with a check left hook. The American stuns his opponent with a Superman punch.
Dober slips and falls down and almost gets hit with a powerful uppercut. Dober gets hit with a spinning back elbow, he is almost out. Wow!!! the bell saves him.
Round 3
Before the round starts the ring-side physician checks Dober's cut and clears him to continue the fight.
Dober almost gets caught in a guillotine as he tries to change levels. Another spinning elbow off the break knocks down Dober. Silva's power seems to have translated well to lightweight.
Herb Dean, stops the fight momentarily, to check the cut on Dober's eye. This time the doctor advises to stop the fight. And it's over folks. Silva is the victor.
Official Result: Jean Silva def. Drew Dober via TKO doctor's stoppage. (1:28 of Round 3)
Watch Jean Silva celebrate his victory with Drew Dober below: