CB Dollaway
Active 2008–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 75.0
Scouting report
Born in Gillette, Wyoming, and an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at Arizona State University, CB "The Doberman" Dollaway was a fixture in the middleweight division for a decade. The TUF 7 finalist used wrestling rides and his "Peruvian necktie" choke to secure wins over Francis Carmont and Daniel Sarafian, his wrestling base reflected in an 81 Wrestling score and 75 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Dollaway put together a solid run between 2012 and 2013, defeating Jason Miller in Las Vegas, outpointing Daniel Sarafian in Sao Paulo, and dropping a split decision to Tim Boetsch in Houston. His NCAA Division I wrestling credentials, front-choke submission threats, and improving standup are reflected in an 81 Wrestling and 75 Boxing.
In 2014, Dollaway knocked out Cezar Ferreira in round one in Natal, Brazil, and outpointed Francis Carmont in Berlin, earning a main event bout against Lyoto Machida in Barueri, Brazil, where he was stopped by a body kick, followed by a decision loss to Michael Bisping in Montreal. His wrestling takedowns and submission transitions anchor his 80 Wrestling and 76 Boxing.
CB Dollaway, an All-American wrestler from Ohio
CB Dollaway won an Ohio state title at Northmor High School in 2002, then took a JUCO national title at Colby Community College in 2003. He wrestled at Arizona State and earned All-American status in 2006. He reached the final of The Ultimate Fighter 7 on Rampage Jackson's team, losing to Amir Sadollah. Afterward, he submitted Jesse Taylor with the first Peruvian necktie in the promotion's history. He is a wrestler with real finishing tools.
Dollaway, one rating at a time
Boxing. Adequate. He knocked out Cezar Ferreira in the first round in 2014.
Kickboxing. The lowest number at 68. His best work came from wrestling.
Wrestling. His best rating at 81. He outwrestled Jay Silva over three rounds.
BJJ. Better than expected. He earned Submission of the Night for the Peruvian necktie on Jesse Taylor and for a guillotine on Joe Doerksen.
Strength. Strong. He beat Jason Miller by unanimous decision in 2012.
Durability. Mark Munoz knocked him out in the first round in 2011 and Nate Marquardt knocked him out in 2015.
Cardio. Decent. He went three rounds against Daniel Sarafian and won a Fight of the Night bonus.
Fight IQ. Situationally smart. He won a decision over Francis Carmont in 2014.
Wrestling is the engine
Wrestling is 81, his top rating. An NCAA Division I All-American finish and a JUCO title came before his pro career took off, and he beat Goran Reljic, Jay Silva, and Jason Miller by decision. He also submitted Joe Doerksen with a guillotine in the first round in 2010.
Kickboxing leaves him open
Kickboxing is 68. Mark Munoz knocked him out in the first round in 2011, Jared Hamman stopped him in the second round that year, and Lyoto Machida stopped him in the first round in 2014. A dangerous striker is a problem.
Keep exploring
Closest middleweight profiles to CB Dollaway, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Francis Carmontbest strength 84 · weakest fight iq 74
- Mark Munozbest wrestling 88 · weakest kickboxing 68
- Yushin Okamibest wrestling 84 · weakest kickboxing 70
- Andreas Michailidisbest strength 78 · weakest bjj 70
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how CB Dollaway is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of CB Dollaway's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.