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John DodsonFLY
FlyweightMMA

John Dodson

"The Magician"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Jackson-Wink MMARIZIN
24
Wins
15
Losses
0
Draws
54%
Finish Rate
11
KO / TKO
2
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

John Dodson is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who competes in the flyweight divisions of Rizin Fighting Federation and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where in the latter promotion, he is the inaugural and current BKFC Flyweight Champion. A professional mixed martial arts competitor since 2004, Dodson has made a name for himself fighting mainly in the Southwest region. He was the winner of the Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller and competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship where he was a two-time title challenger, competing most recently in the bantamweight division, and is a veteran of the promotion with nine years of competition.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy41%
Takedown accuracy29%

3.2

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.58

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.71

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0.71

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 168 cmUFC debut Dec. 4, 2011Born Albuquerque, United StatesTeam Joel Diaz Boxing

How He Wins

KO / TKO11
Decision4
Submission2

Finish Rate

54%
13 of 24
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
L
W
L
L
W
W
W
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts39 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJapanTakaki SoyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin: Otoko MatsuriMay 4, 2025
LossJapanHiromasa OugikuboH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin 45Dec 31, 2023
WinJapanTatsuki SaomotoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin 42May 6, 2023
WinJapanHideo TokoroH2HKO (punches)R1Rizin 40Dec 31, 2022
WinUnited StatesFrancisco RiveraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3XMMA 4Apr 2, 2022
LossUnited StatesCody GibsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3XMMA 3Oct 23, 2021
LossGeorgiaMerab DvalishviliH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 252Aug 15, 2020
WinEnglandNathaniel WoodH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2Feb 15, 2020
LossRussiaPetr YanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. SantosFeb 23, 2019
LossUnited StatesJimmie RiveraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 228Sep 8, 2018
WinBrazilPedro MunhozH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 222Mar 3, 2018
LossBrazilMarlon MoraesH2HDecision (split)R3UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. PettisNov 11, 2017
WinUnited StatesEddie WinelandH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. LobovApr 22, 2017
LossBrazilJohn LinekerH2HDecision (split)R5UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. DodsonOct 1, 2016
WinManvel GamburyanTKO (punches)R1UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. EvansApr 16, 2016
LossUnited StatesDemetrious JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 191Sep 5, 2015
WinUnited StatesZach MakovskyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 187May 23, 2015
WinUnited StatesJohn MoragaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. KhabilovJun 7, 2014
WinUnited StatesDarrell MontagueH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 166Oct 19, 2013
LossUnited StatesDemetrious JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. DodsonJan 26, 2013
WinBrazilJussier FormigaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC on FX: Browne vs. BigfootOct 5, 2012
WinUnited StatesTim ElliottH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. MillerMay 5, 2012
WinUnited StatesT.J. DillashawH2HTKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller FinaleDec 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesJohn MoragaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global InvasionDec 11, 2010
WinUnited StatesJessie RigglemanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8May 22, 2010
LossUnited StatesPat RunezH2HDecision (split)R5Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7Oct 3, 2009
WinJose LujanH2HTKO (punches)R1Duke City MMA Series 2Jul 25, 2009
WinJose VillariscoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5Feb 21, 2009
LossUnited StatesMike EastonH2HDecision (split)R3Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4Oct 11, 2008
WinUnited StatesVern BacaH2HTKO (punches)R1Battlequest 8Apr 11, 2008
WinZac WhiteH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Last Man Standing 2Dec 15, 2007
LossCanadaBill BolandH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ultimate Cage Wars 7Apr 7, 2007
WinJake LongH2HTKO (slam and punches)R1Last Man Standing 1Mar 17, 2007
WinUnited StatesClint GodfreyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ring of Fire 27Dec 9, 2006
LossUnited StatesJoe DohertyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ring of Fire 25Jul 29, 2006
WinJared MorelandH2HTKO (punches)R1Rumble in the Rockies 2Feb 18, 2006
WinJohnny VelasquezH2HDecision (split)R2KOTC: SocorroJul 23, 2005
LossJapanYasuhiro UrushitaniH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Demolition 041114Nov 14, 2004
WinZac WhiteH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Desert ExtremeSep 3, 2004

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.