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Drew Dober Stops Michael Johnson at UFC 326 to Extend Lightweight KO Record

The finish reinforced Dober’s status as the UFC lightweight knockout leader, earning a $100,000 bonus.

Overview

  • Dober won by TKO at 1:53 of Round 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking his 11th knockout in the UFC lightweight division.
  • Johnson was transported for precautionary head and face CT scans and later released, with scan results not disclosed at the time of reporting.
  • UFC officials awarded Dober a Performance of the Night bonus worth $100,000 for the emphatic finish.
  • Sportsbooks restricted or pulled wagering on the bout before fight night due to irregular line movement, echoing earlier betting concerns tied to a Johnson booking.
  • Dana White publicly dismissed unverified online claims related to the matchup, while Dober said he was unaware of the betting chatter and had no discussions with the UFC about it.