Exciting lightweight contenders Drew Dober and Michael Johnson are pitted against each other, as they’ll be part of the UFC 326 main card on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Due to his current three-fight win streak, Johnson will be the betting favorite with -120 UFC odds, while Dober, who’s fresh off a bounce-back victory in his most recent bout, is going to be the betting underdog with +100 odds.
UFC 326: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson Fight Odds
- Drew Dober: +100
- Michael Johnson: -120
UFC 326: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: Tale of the Tape
| Drew Dober | Michael Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 39 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 70 inches | 73.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 35 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 28-15 | 25-19 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | Boxing |
| Finishing Rate | 75% | 48% |
UFC 326: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: Prediction
A TKO/KO win for Johnson over Dober is my prediction in this lightweight showdown, as Johnson still possesses the same speed and power that made him an exciting contender. His movement is still sharp, and he uses his reach incredibly well.
Dober has lost a step in his footwork and head movement, making him more hittable, especially at this stage of his pro career. Also, he’ll be at a disadvantage in terms of reach, as he gives up 3.5 inches to Johnson, which means he needs to cover more space in landing his strikes.
Johnson proved he still has the same speed and movement with his three-fight win streak, and he’s keeping up with younger opponents. If he lands a clean one-two punch combination, there’s a big chance that he’ll crack Dober and end the fight with follow-up strikes.
Drew Dober’s Recent Fight Results
Dober is coming off a bounce-back win over Kyle Prepolec, but before that, he lost three of his last four fights. He absorbed losses to Manuel Torres, Jean Silva, and Renato Moicano, while his other victory in his last five bouts was against Rickey Glenn.
Michael Johnson’s Recent Fight Results
Johnson has resurrected his career over his last five fights, recording four wins against Marc Diakiese, Darrius Flowers, Ottman Azaitar, and Daniel Zellhuber. His only defeat in that stretch was to Diego Ferreira in May 2023.
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