Drew Dober vs Ricky Glenn – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Drew Dober will take on Ricky “The Gladiator” Glenn in the Lightweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Dober brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Glenn, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 39% striking accuracy, Dober has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.48 per minute. On the other hand, Glenn boasts a 43% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.99 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Drew Dober vs. Ricky Glenn matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Drew Dober is coming in with a 26-12-0 (1 NC) record. Dober will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Matt Frevola at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo in May.

Glenn, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Christos Giagos on May 6, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes and holds a 22-7-2 record.

Drew Dober has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 36-year-old Ricky Glenn is an southpaw fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Drew Dober stats

→ Dober’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Dober lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dober’s takedown accuracy is 17%.
→ Dober’s takedown average is 0.69 per 15 minutes.
→ Dober’s takedown defense is 56%.

Dober comes in with 39% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.48 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Glenn fires at 43% accuracy, landing about 3.99 significant strikes per minute. Drew Dober also has a 17% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.69 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Glenn’s 0.56 takedowns and 68% takedown accuracy.

Ricky Glenn stats

→ Glenn’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Glenn lands 3.99 significant strikes per minute.
→ Glenn’s takedown accuracy is 13%.
→ Glenn’s takedown average is 0.56 per 15 minutes.
→ Glenn’s takedown defense is 68%.

Ricky spent, on average, 11:55 minutes in the Octagon, and Drew has an average fight time of 7:52 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Drew or Ricky? Sound off in the comments.

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