John “The Magician” Dodson is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 23-13-0 pro MMA record. Dodson is scheduled to fight Jarod Grant at BKFC on Friday February 17, 2023 in a bout.
John Dodson has 23 wins with a 53% finish rate, including 13 by knockout, 2 by submission, 11 by decision.
John Dodson is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 22-13-0 | Hideo Tokoro |
KO/TKO
R1 1:43
|
RIZIN 40 | 2022-12-31 | Flyweight | RFF |
| Win | 21-13-0 | Francisco Rivera Jr. |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
XMMA 4 | 2022-04-02 | Bantamweight | XMMA |
| Loss | 21-12-0 | Cody Gibson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
XMMA 3 | 2021-10-23 | Bantamweight | XMMA |
| Loss | 21-11-0 | Merab Dvalishvili |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 252 | 2020-08-15 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-11-0 | Nathaniel Wood |
KO/TKO
R3 0:16
|
UFC on ESPN+ 25 | 2020-02-15 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-10-0 | Petr Yan |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 3 | 2019-02-23 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-9-0 | Jimmie Rivera |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 228 | 2018-09-08 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-9-0 | Pedro Munhoz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 222 | 2018-03-03 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-8-0 | Marlon Moraes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 120 | 2017-11-11 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-8-0 | Eddie Wineland |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 108 | 2017-04-22 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-7-0 | John Lineker |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 96 | 2016-10-01 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-7-0 | Manny Gamburyan |
KO/TKO
R1 0:47
|
UFC on FOX 19 | 2016-04-16 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-6-0 | Demetrious Johnson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 191 | 2015-09-05 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-6-0 | Zach Makovsky |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-6-0 | John Moraga |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 42 | 2014-06-07 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-6-0 | Darrell Montague |
KO/TKO
R1 4:13
|
UFC 166 | 2013-10-19 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-5-0 | Demetrious Johnson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 6 | 2013-01-26 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-5-0 | Jussier Formiga |
KO/TKO
R2 4:35
|
UFC on FX 5 | 2012-10-05 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-5-0 | Tim Elliott |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 3 | 2012-05-05 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-5-0 | T.J. Dillashaw |
KO/TKO
R1 1:54
|
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale | 2011-12-03 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-5-0 | Johnny Bedford |
KO/TKO
R2 1:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 | 2011-07-13 | Bantamweight | TUF |
| Win | 11-5-0 | John Albert |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 | 2011-07-06 | Bantamweight | TUF |
| Win | 11-5-0 | Brandon Merkt |
KO/TKO
R1 1:37
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 | 2011-06-07 | Bantamweight | TUF |
| Win | 10-5-0 | John Moraga |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-12-11 | ||
| Win | 9-5-0 | Jessie Riggleman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8 | 2010-05-22 | Flyweight | UWC |
| Loss | 9-4-0 | Pat Runez |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7 | 2009-10-03 | Flyweight | UWC |
| Win | 8-4-0 | Jose Lujan |
KO/TKO
R1 0:52
|
Regional circuit | 2009-07-25 | ||
| Win | 7-4-0 | Jose Villarisco |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5 | 2009-02-21 | Flyweight | UWC |
| Loss | 7-3-0 | Mike Easton |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4 | 2008-10-11 | Bantamweight | UWC |
| Win | 6-3-0 | Vern Baca |
KO/TKO
R2 1:06
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-11 | ROF | |
| Win | 5-3-0 | Zac White |
SUB
R1 3:42
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-15 | ||
| Loss | 5-2-0 | Bill Boland |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2007-04-07 | ||
| Win | 4-2-0 | Jake Long |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-03-17 | ||
| Win | 3-2-0 | Clint Godfrey |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2006-12-09 | ROF | |
| Loss | 3-1-0 | Joe Doherty |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2006-07-29 | ROF | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Jared Moreland |
KO/TKO
R1 2:55
|
Regional circuit | 2006-02-18 | ||
| Win | 1-1-0 | Johnny Velasquez |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
KOTC Underground 5 | 2005-07-23 | Bantamweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 1-0-0 | Yasuhiro Urushitani |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2004-11-14 | GCM | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Zac White |
SUB
R1 3:23
|
Regional circuit | 2004-09-03 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dodson is scheduled to fight Jarod Grant at BKFC on Friday February 17, 2023.
Dodson's last loss came against Cody Gibson at XMMA 3 on Saturday October 23, 2021. John Dodson lost to Cody Gibson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Dodson has fought 17 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 10-7-0.
Dodson has knocked out 13 opponents.
Dodson has submitted 2 opponents.
Dodson has never been knocked out.
Dodson has never been submitted.
