Drew Dober Wonders If Paddy Pimblett Will Find His Courage

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Drew Dober has been calling out Paddy Pimblett for the last few months to no avail, but Dober isn’t giving up yet and staying optimistic on a potential matchup happening.

Dober: "I Wonder if He's Going to Find his Courage"

Drew Dober joined MMA Junkie Radio and was asked when he wanted to fight again, Dober answered, "The sooner the better, I told the UFC that I’m available so we’re brainstorming opponents and whoever’s going to say yes." MMA Junkie followed up the question by asking if Dober had any new details or hints for his next matchup, "I mean we’re looking right now. Ideally, I want somebody in that top 10, but that Paddy [Pimblett] fight’s looking pretty good, too. I wonder if he’s going to find his courage and take a fight with me." Dober replied. To watch the segment in full, check out the video above.

Dober (26-12-1 MMA, 12-8-1) is just outside of the top 15 at Lightweight and is 3-1 in his last four contests. In 2022, Dober tore through prospects and veterans, defeating Terrance McKinney, Rafael Alves, and Bobby Green. In Dober’s most recent contest at UFC 288 back in May, Dober had his three-fight winning streak snapped by Matt Frevola, losing by TKO in the first round. Dober looks to get back on track and is hopeful it’s against Pimblett.

Paddy Pimblett (20-3 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is currently undefeated in the Octagon since making his debut in September 2021. Winning his first three contests in the UFC against Luigi Vendramini (1st round KO), Rodrigo Vargas (1st round SUB), and Jordan Leavitt (2nd round SUB). Pimblett’s most recent bout was at UFC 282 in December last year against Jared Gordon. Pimblett defeated Gordon via. Unanimous Decision, but many claimed robbery and thought Gordon should’ve had his hand raised for the controversial decision. Pimblett sustained an ankle injury in his last bout against Gordon and hopes to return before the end of the calendar year.

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Austin Marr was introduced to the sport of MMA when his father enrolled him in Billy Scott's MMA & Catch Wrestling classes when he was eleven years old. Since then, Austin's passion for MMA and sports, in general, continues to grow.

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