MINNEAPOLIS – Drew Dober beat Marco Polo Reyes with a first-round knockout Saturday night on the main card at UFC on ESPN 3 in Minneapolis.
Take a look inside the fight with Dober, who got his first knockout in nearly two years.
Result: Drew Dober def. Marco Polo Reyes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:07
Updated records: Dober (21-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC), Reyes (8-6 MMA, 4-3 UFC)
Key stat: Dober got back in the win column and has won four of his past five.
Dober on the fight’s key moment
“I know I have power in my hands. I’ve always had it. It’s just a matter of placing these hands on the specific spot. I don’t train trying to hit hard. I train pretty much trying to play tag with somebody’s chin. If I connect, it’s not their best night.”
Dober on his fight-night mentality
“I don’t have any expectations on a fight. You’ve got to let it play out the way it’s supposed to play out. I’m preparing for ‘Fight of the Night,’ but looking for ‘Performance of the Night.'”
Dober on what he wants next
“I always want to get back in there as soon as possible. This is what I love doing. … Any time, fall, winter – I’ve got to take a little week off and enjoy myself a bit.”
To hear more from Dober, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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