Drew Dober found himself celebrating a significant milestone on Saturday with his 25th UFC appearance, but the evening quickly turned sour as he faced a shocking knockout loss against Manuel Torres in the penultimate bout of UFC Mexico.

The lightweight contender suffered a devastating defeat in under two minutes, as he was caught by a powerful right hand from Torres that sent him crashing to the canvas. Dober then endured a series of brutal hammer fists while the fight continued, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the referee's stoppage. Mike Beltran was notably slow in halting the bout, allowing Dober to take unnecessary punishment despite showing clear signs of disorientation.

In a statement released on social media the following day, Dober reflected on the loss, saying, "Well, that sucked. A beautifully timed 1-2 by Manuel Torres. There’s not much to go off of other than, unfortunately, stepping in front of the rear hand of a long power puncher." He notably refrained from addressing the controversial nature of the fight's end, where he seemingly regained enough awareness to get back up and adopt a fighting stance, completely unaware that the match had already been stopped.

This defeat marks Dober's third knockout loss in the UFC, adding to a troubling record that now includes three straight losses and four defeats in his last five fights. The 36-year-old veteran finds himself at a critical junction in his career, raising questions about his future in the sport and the effectiveness of his training regimen.

As fans speculate about what’s next for Dober, there is growing concern that this latest setback could signal the decline of a once-promising fighter in the highly competitive lightweight division. Will Dober be able to bounce back and reclaim his place among the top fighters in the UFC, or is this the moment that leads to a significant career reevaluation? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – the UFC community is keeping a close eye on his next moves.