‘Fists full of anti-melanin’: Drew Dober Knocks out Michael Johnson with devastating left hand at UFC 326

A dramatic lightweight clash at UFC 326 ended in brutal fashion as Drew Dober scored a knockout victory over veteran fighter Michael Johnson, finishing the bout with a powerful left hand in the second round. The matchup initially started as a contest between Johnson’s speed and Dober’s knockout power. Johnson looked sharp early in the fight, using his quick striking to control the pace during the opening round. He landed 25 significant strikes, compared to Dober’s 10, gaining the early statistical advantage.

However, the momentum shifted quickly in the second round.

Knockout finish at the second round

Dober connected with a stinging left hand before immediately following up with another powerful punch that landed cleanly on Johnson. The impact knocked Johnson, known by the nickname ‘The Menace’, unconscious, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight.


Final result: Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via TKO (left hand) at 1:53 of Round 2.

Following the stoppage, fans quickly reacted online to the emphatic finish. One fan wrote, ““Fists full of anti-melanin,” The UFC’s official account also posted the knockout moment, writing: “@DrewDober closes this fight with a KO!”

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Other comments circulating online included: “It has to be a hate crime atp �� KO on my story,”

About Drew Dober

Drew Dober is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known for his knockout power and aggressive striking style, Dober has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.

Born on October 19, 1988, in the United States, Dober fights out of Elevation Fight Team, a well-known MMA gym based in Colorado. Standing 1.73 meters tall and weighing around 70 kg, he competes with a southpaw stance and has a reach of 1.78 meters.

Over the course of his professional MMA career, Dober has compiled a record of 29 wins and 15 losses, with the majority of his victories coming by knockout. He has 17 wins by knockout or technical knockout (TKO) and five wins by submission, highlighting his finishing ability inside the cage.