Drew Dober: Me not fighting Chandler at UFC White House a 'disservice to Americans'

Drew Dober has made his stance clear on the upcoming UFC White House event scheduled for June 14: he believes he should be fighting Michael Chandler instead of Chandler's current opponent, Mauricio Ruffy. In an appearance on a YouTube show with Max Warin, the lightweight contender didn't mince words about the matchmaking decision. "Why am I not fighting Michael Chandler on this card?" Dober said. "It's a disservice to Americans, I feel. First and foremost, I will fight Michael Chandler." Dober was participating in a segment where he had to choose between training with, fighting, or partying with several notable fighters. When Chandler's name came up, his answer was immediate—he wanted to fight him. Dober, who has built a reputation as a knockout artist in his own right, also expressed interest in training with Ilia Topuria to absorb the striking techniques of the elite-level finisher. The frustration Dober voiced suggests he views a matchup with Chandler as a significant opportunity, particularly on such a high-profile card at the nation's capital. Whether the UFC will take notice of Dober's public appeal for the fight remains to be seen, but his confidence in calling out one of the division's top contenders underscores his belief that he belongs in marquee matchups.