MMA Match Preview: Kyle Prepolec (18-9) vs. Drew Dober (24-12)

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Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen

Bout: Kyle Prepolec vs. Drew Dober – Lightweight (155 lbs)

Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Time: Preliminary Card (approx. 6:00 p.m. ET start)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Fighter Records & Recent Form

Kyle Prepolec (18-9-0, Canada): Age 36, 5’9”, 70” reach, southpaw stance. Known for his technical kickboxing and counter-striking. He has 10 career knockouts and is 3-2 in his last five fights.

Drew Dober (24-12-0, USA): Age 36, 5’7”, 70” reach, orthodox stance. A UFC veteran with heavy hands and a brawling style. He has 11 career knockouts but has lost 3 of his last 4, including a TKO loss to Manuel Torres in 2025.

Recent Form (last 5 fights):

Prepolec: W–L–W–W–L

Dober: L–L–W–L–W

Injury Report

Both fighters enter with no reported injuries and full training camps completed.

Key Matchups

Striking: Prepolec uses range and southpaw angles, while Dober thrives in close exchanges with hooks and body shots.

Durability: Dober is notoriously tough but has been stopped in recent fights, raising questions about wear-and-tear. Prepolec has been finished 4 times in his career but is generally durable.

Experience: Dober has fought elite names like Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush, while Prepolec has mostly regional experience with limited UFC exposure.

Series History

First-ever meeting between Prepolec and Dober.

Prepolec is 0-2 in previous UFC appearances (2019), making this a return to the promotion.

Dober is 12-9 in the UFC, with multiple Fight of the Night bonuses.

Betting Trends

Dober has gone to decision in only 2 of his last 10 fights.

Prepolec has been finished in 4 of his 9 losses.

Lightweight fights historically finish inside the distance 55% of the time.

FIGHT ODDS

Kyle Prepolec                    + 150

Drew Dober                       – 180

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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