Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
John Dodson def. Tatsuki Saomoto (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
18-3-0
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Ariake Arena, Koto, Japan
John Dodson defeated Tatsuki Saomoto by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Flyweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 42, held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Frequently asked questions
Who won John Dodson vs Tatsuki Saomoto?
John Dodson defeated Tatsuki Saomoto by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Flyweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 42, held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ariake Arena, Koto.
Referee
Masato Fukuda
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
John Dodson 48%52% Tatsuki Saomoto
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
22-12-0
Record
18-3-0
1579
Elo rating
1592
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
29
5'3"
160 cm
Height
5'3"
160 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
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Orthodox
Stance
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Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
United States
Nationality
Japan
Striking Profile
3.20
SLpM
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40%
Str. Acc.
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3.58
SApM
—
61%
Str. Def.
—
Grappling Profile
0.71
TD Avg.
—
28%
TD Acc.
—
82%
TD Def.
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0.00
Sub. Avg.
—
Recent form (last 5 fights)
John Dodson · 2-3
Tatsuki Saomoto · 4-1
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 17 fights · 0 fights
43.6
Avg sig. strikes
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0.65
Avg takedowns
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0:40
Avg control time
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101
Career high strikes
—
2
Career high TDs
—
Strike Distribution
John Dodson
Strike target
Tatsuki Saomoto
56%
Head
—
30%
Body
—
14%
Leg
—
John Dodson
Strike position
Tatsuki Saomoto
85%
Distance
—
11%
Clinch
—
4%
Ground
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