The UFC Vancouver prelims were stacked, to begin with! But when Drew Dober faced veteran Kyle Prepolec in the featured prelim bout, fireworks were practically guaranteed. As fans expected, the fight turned into an all-out war. However, nobody imagined Dober would walk away with the win after a massive controversy, while also breaking Dustin Poirier’s record.

From the opening bell, Dober and Prepolec started at a furious pace, trading heavy shots from both sides. The action carried into the second round with neither man backing down. But early in the third, things took a turn when Dober accidentally landed a kick to the hometown favorite’s groin — forcing the referee to deduct a point. Realizing he had to make up for it, Dober hit the gas and unleashed a relentless attack, eventually knocking out Prepolec in front of his home crowd.

With that finish, the Colorado native not only snapped his three-fight losing streak but also made history. By knocking out ‘Killshot,’ Dober scored his 10th lightweight knockout. Surpassing the now-retired Dustin Poirier’s record of nine finishes at 155 pounds.

Prominent MMA journalist Mike Bohn from MMA Junkie posted the update on X, writing, “Drew Dober earns his 10th UFC lightweight knockout at #UFCVancouver, passing Dustin Poirier for sole possession of most KOs in 155-pound history.” 

Even though the fight ended with controversy, it’s clear that Drew Dober turned the tide by unleashing a furious last-minute barrage. After securing the win, the electrifying lightweight apologized to the fans inside Rogers Arena during his octagon interview, saying, “I’m so sorry, Vancouver. I understand how awful that is to see your guy go out like that.”

It was definitely a classy reaction from Dober, and it didn’t stop there. Once he realized he had broken a legend like Dustin Poirier’s record, he expressed gratitude and called the lightweight division the most entertaining in the sport.  

Drew Dober reacts to breaking Dustin Poirier’s record at UFC Vancouver  

At UFC 318, Dustin Poirier finally hung up his gloves after decades of delivering pure violence inside the octagon. Although fans might remember ‘The Diamond’ as the best fighter to never capture an undisputed title, he built a legacy packed with unforgettable moments and records that only warriors with his kind of heart could match. And tonight, Drew Dober became the perfect fighter to surpass Poirier’s record of nine lightweight knockouts while giving the division the recognition and respect it truly deserves.

In the post-fight presser, Dober said, “Dustin Poirier is finally retired! I don’t have to race him anymore, but it’s a special moment. Most knockouts in the lightweight division, that record is…it’s intense. I think the lightweight division is by far the most exciting division to ever exist. I remember when I was 17 years old, somebody told me that I should fight in the featherweight division, cause I’m not big enough to fight as a lightweight. And I cried. Because the lightweight division is the best, and that’s where I want to do my work.”

For a long time, the lightweight division has stood as one of the most exciting in the UFC. The promotion’s most celebrated champions—Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, and now Ilia Topuria—have all become the faces of the company. Fighters like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje have also elevated its reputation as the most violent weight class in the sport. So, every word from Dober rings absolutely true here.

That said, as Drew Dober gets back in the win column, what do you think is next for him? And how soon do you want to see him step inside the octagon again? Let us know in the comments below.