John “The Magician” Dodson's Professional MMA debut
Dodson made his professional debut against Zac White on September 3, 2004, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Zac White who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Dodson beat Zac White by Submission at 3:23 of Round 1.
John “The Magician” Dodson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Dodson made his debut in the UFC against T.J. Dillashaw on December 3, 2011, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale having compiled a 11-5-0 professional MMA record.
John Dodson beat T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Dodson has gone on to fight a total of 17 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 10-7-0.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against T.J. Dillashaw
Dodson won the Tournament Championship defeating T.J. Dillashaw on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
This was Dodson's 1st UFC championship fight.
John Dodson beat T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Flyweight Championship loss to Demetrious Johnson
Dodson lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Demetrious Johnson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson.
John Dodson lost to Demetrious Johnson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Flyweight Championship loss to Demetrious Johnson
Dodson lost his 2nd flyweight title challenge, losing to Demetrious Johnson on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2.
John Dodson lost to Demetrious Johnson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Dodson took his next fight at XMMA on October 23, 2021, fighting against Cody Gibson on the main event of XMMA 3: Vice City.
John Dodson lost to Cody Gibson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was John Dodson's last win?
Dodson's last win came against Hideo Tokoro at RIZIN 40 on Saturday December 31, 2022. John Dodson beat Hideo Tokoro by KO/TKO at 1:43 of Round 1.