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Drew Dober demonstrating leg kick technique for MMA
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How to Throw a Leg Kick for MMA

UFC lightweight Drew Dober breaks down how to throw a leg kick for MMA: stance, target selection, the X contact point, and the hip mechanics that generate real power.

Apr 22, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating roundhouse kick technique for MMA
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How to Throw a Roundhouse Kick for MMA

UFC knockout artist and Muay Thai expert Drew Dober breaks down the roundhouse kick for MMA: stance, chamber, hip rotation, and how to throw it to the body or head.

Apr 22, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating jab-cross combination technique for MMA
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How to Throw the 1-2: Jab-Cross for MMA

UFC knockout artist Drew Dober breaks down the jab-cross combination for MMA: mechanics, footwork, the laser pointer concept, and how to make the 1-2 a fight-ending tool.

Apr 22, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating cross hook combination technique for MMA
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How to Throw the Cross Hook for MMA

Drew Dober breaks down his favorite MMA combination: the cross hook and hook cross. Learn the mechanics, footwork, and rotation that make these power combinations fight-enders.

Apr 22, 2026
Drew Dober reacting to his first UFC knockout against Jason Gonzalez
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The Combination That Started It All: Drew Dober's First UFC Knockout

Drew Dober breaks down the finish against Jason Gonzalez — the fakes, staying in the pocket, and what his first UFC knockout actually felt like from inside the cage.

Apr 14, 2026
Drew Dober reacting to his KO of Michael Johnson at UFC 326
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I Lost Round 1. Here's How I Still Got the KO.

Drew Dober breaks down his UFC 326 KO of Michael Johnson — how he lost Round 1 on purpose, what he learned, and how he applied it to finish the fight.

Apr 14, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating body shot technique in the gym
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How to throw a body shot for MMA

Body shots in MMA are harder to land than in boxing, but when you know how to hide them, they change the entire fight. Drew Dober breaks down the mechanics.

Apr 14, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating uppercut technique at Easton Training Center
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How to Throw an Uppercut for MMA

The uppercut attacks from below the guard and lands when your opponent least expects it. UFC fighter Drew Dober breaks down how to throw an uppercut for MMA.

Apr 10, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating head movement at Easton Training Center
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How to Slip and Roll: MMA Head Movement Explained

Head movement in MMA is different from boxing. UFC lightweight Drew Dober breaks down how to slip and roll without getting caught with kicks or takedowns.

Apr 6, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating cross technique at Easton Training Center
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How to Throw a Cross for MMA

The cross is your power punch in MMA. UFC lightweight Drew Dober breaks down how to generate force from the ground up and throw the cross without getting countered.

Apr 6, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating hook technique at Easton Training Center
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How to Throw a Hook for MMA

The hook is your best punch at close range. UFC lightweight Drew Dober breaks down hand position, foot rotation, and how to generate power in the hook for MMA.

Apr 6, 2026
Drew Dober demonstrating MMA fighting stance at Easton Training Center
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Stance and Footwork for MMA: The Foundation You Can't Skip

Before you throw a single punch, you need to know how to stand and move. UFC lightweight Drew Dober breaks down MMA stance and footwork for beginners.

Apr 6, 2026
Drew Dober throwing a jab in a UFC fight
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How to Throw a Jab: The Punch Every Fighter Gets Wrong

Drew Dober breaks down how to throw a jab correctly, from stance and extension to recovery. Most people throw it weak. Here's how to make it a weapon.

Mar 22, 2026