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3 rounds scheduled
WIN
John Dodson
THE MAGICIAN
22-12-0
RESULT

John Dodson def. Takaki Soya (Decision)

Decision
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

John Dodson defeated Takaki Soya by Decision in the bout of Super RIZIN 3, held Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won John Dodson vs Takaki Soya?

John Dodson defeated Takaki Soya by Decision in the bout of Super RIZIN 3, held Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

John Dodson 75%25% Takaki Soya

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-12-0
Record
13-8-1
1772
Power Index rating
1582
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
31
5'3"
160 cm
Height
5'5"
165 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
65"
165 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
United States
Nationality
Japan

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingOther
vs
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John Dodson
  • Black belt · Other · Greg Jackson (Gaidojutsu / Jackson's MMA)
  • 2024BKFC World Flyweight Championship (1st defense, retained) · BKFC
  • 2023BKFC World Flyweight Championship (inaugural) · BKFC
  • 2011Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · bantamweight

Camp Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

Takaki Soya

No background on record

Striking Profile

3.20
SLpM
-
40%
Str. Acc.
-
3.58
SApM
-
61%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.71
TD Avg.
-
28%
TD Acc.
-
82%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

John Dodson · 2-2-1
  • L
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri · May 4, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Super RIZIN 3 · Jul 28, 2024
    Decision
  • D
    BKFC 59: Dodson vs Aguero · Mar 30, 2024
    Draw · R5 · 02:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 45 · Dec 31, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    BKFC 48 Albuquerque · Aug 12, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 01:49 · Flyweight
Takaki Soya · 1-4
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52 · Mar 7, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4 · Jul 27, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 2:39 · Flyweight
  • W
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri · May 4, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Super RIZIN 3 · Jul 28, 2024
    Decision
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 44 · Sep 24, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 3:15 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 21 fights · 0 fights
41.4
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.65
Avg takedowns
-
0:40
Avg control time
-
101
Career high strikes
-
2
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

John Dodson
Strike target
Takaki Soya
58%
Head
-
30%
Body
-
12%
Leg
-
John Dodson
Strike position
Takaki Soya
83%
Distance
-
14%
Clinch
-
3%
Ground
-