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The final UFC programme of 2023 features a matchup between two prominent lightweights.
UFC Fight Night 216 features a 155-pound bout between Drew Dober (24-11 MMA, 11-7 UFC) and Bobby Green (29-13-1 MMA, 10-8-1 UFC). The UFC Apex in Las Vegas will host the event on December 17.
After the fight showed up on an ESPN listing (h/t Sherdog writer Tom Feely), MMA Junkie confirmed the booking with two sources on Tuesday. Due to the lack of a formal statement, the individuals involved have requested anonymity.
Dober, 34, is coming into the bout on the strength of two consecutive knockout victories. With strikes in the first round, he knocked out Terrance McKinney in March. An unlucky body blow from Dober in Round 3 of their battle in July saw Rafael Alves knocked out.
US Anti-Doping Agency suspended Green, 36, in May after he tested positive for a banned substance. If ingested by accident, Green recommended a supplement available at Walmart. Green has gone 2-2 in his last four matches. Green last fought in February, losing a main event bout to current UFC champion Islam Makhachev.
With this new addition, UFC Fight Night on December 17 now features:
Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland
Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan
Amir Albazi vs. Brandon Royval
Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green
Julian Marquez vs. Deron Winn
Tafon Nchukwi vs. Vitor Petrino
Sergey Morozov vs. Journey Newson
Albert Duraev vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Michael Morales
Rafa Garcia vs. Hayisaer Maheshate
Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Said Nurmagomedov
Cheyanne Vlismas vs. Cory McKenna
Alex Caceres vs. Julian Erosa
David Dvorak vs. Manel Kape
Jake Matthews vs. Matthew Semelsberger