Fighter

John Dodson

"The Magician"

24-15-0★ 3bonuses United States

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John Dodson holds a professional MMA record of 24-15-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 43 bouts on record. John Dodson has won 28 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 13 by decision. In the UFC, John Dodson lands 3.20 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes. John Dodson also has 4 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: May 4, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'3"160 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-09-26
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Iron Chin

96 · top 1% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power98

Kick power96

Punch speed98

Kick speed97

Accuracy94

Takedowns63

Ground striking51

Submissions62

Chin96

Body strength89

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-12-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.20per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.58per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

28% success

Takedowns stuffed82%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

John Dodson has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what John Dodson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Takaki Soya
RIZINRizin FF - Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Flyweight· 24-14 vs 12-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Takaki Soya
RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 3· Jul 28, 2024· 3-0-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 45· Dec 31, 2023· Flyweight· 24-13 vs 25-8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tatsuki Saomoto
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 42· May 6, 2023· Flyweight· 23-13 vs 18-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hideo Tokoro
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 40: Bellator MMA vs. Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· Flyweight· 22-13 vs 35-31-2
KO
R1 · 1:43
WIN
vs Francisco Rivera
XMMA 4: Bl4ck Magic· Apr 2, 2022· Bantamweight· 21-13 vs 14-8
UD
LOSS
vs Cody Gibson
XMMA 3: Vice City· Oct 23, 2021· Bantamweight· 21-12 vs 17-7
UD
LOSS
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFCUFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 16, 2020· Bantamweight· 21-11 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nathaniel Wood
UFCUFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 16, 2020· Bantamweight· 20-11 vs 15-3
TKO
R3 · 0:16
LOSS
vs Petr Yan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-10 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jimmie Rivera
UFCUFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 21-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFCUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Bantamweight· 19-9 vs 15-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Marlon Moraes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 18-5-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Eddie Wineland
UFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 23, 2017· Bantamweight· 18-8 vs 23-11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs John Lineker
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 2, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-7 vs 28-7
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 17, 2016· Bantamweight· 17-7 vs 15-8
TKO
R1 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Flyweight· 17-6 vs 15-2-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zach Makovsky
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 19-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Moraga
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 14-2
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Darrell Montague
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Flyweight· 14-6 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 4:13
KOTN
LOSS
vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 9-2-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jussier Formiga
UFCUFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Flyweight· 13-5 vs 14-1
TKO
R2 · 4:35
WIN
vs Tim Elliott
UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Flyweight· 12-5 vs 8-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs TJ Dillashaw×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Ultimate Fighter 14 Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 1:54
KOTN
WIN
vs Johnny Bedford
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jul 13, 2011· Bantamweight· 13-5
TKO
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs John Albert
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jul 6, 2011· Bantamweight· 12-5
UD
WIN
vs Brandon Merkt
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 7, 2011· Bantamweight· 11-5
TKO
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs John Moraga
Dominican Republic Regional· Dec 11, 2010· 10-5 vs 6-0
DEC
WIN
vs Jessie Riggleman
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8· May 22, 2010· Flyweight· 9-5 vs 9-0
UD
LOSS
vs Pat Runez
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7· Oct 3, 2009· Flyweight· 9-4 vs 2-0
SD
WIN
vs Jose Lujan
New Mexico Regional· Jul 25, 2009· 8-4 vs 5-2
TKO
WIN
vs Jose Villarisco
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5· Feb 21, 2009· Flyweight· 7-4 vs 0-0
UD
LOSS
vs Mike Easton
Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4· Oct 11, 2008· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 6-1
SD
WIN
vs Vern Baca
Ring of Fire· Apr 11, 2008· 6-3 vs 2-3
TKO
WIN
vs Zac White
New Mexico Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 5-3 vs 0-5
SUB
LOSS
vs Bill Boland
Manitoba Regional· Apr 7, 2007· 5-2 vs 2-0
DEC
WIN
vs Jake Long
New Mexico Regional· Mar 17, 2007· 4-2 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Clint Godfrey
Ring of Fire· Dec 9, 2006· 3-2 vs 3-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Joe Doherty
Ring of Fire· Jul 29, 2006· 3-1 vs 4-2
DEC
WIN
vs Jared Moreland
Colorado Regional· Feb 18, 2006· 2-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Johnny Velasquez
KOTC Underground 5· Jul 23, 2005· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 2-0
SD
LOSS
vs Yasuhiro Urushitani
Greatest Common Multiple· Nov 14, 2004· 1-0 vs 8-3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Zac White
New Mexico Regional· Sep 3, 2004· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

John Dodson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Flyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 283

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1761▼16
Peak: 1804Mar 3, 2018
Rated fights: 43

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Dodson fight next?

John Dodson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Dodson's record?

John Dodson's professional MMA record is 24-15-0.

Who is John Dodson fighting next?

John Dodson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Dodson fight last?

John Dodson most recently fought Takaki Soya at Rizin FF - Otoko Matsuri on Sunday, May 4, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does John Dodson fight in?

John Dodson fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does John Dodson have?

John Dodson has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Dodson won?

John Dodson has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× KO of the Night.

How tall is John Dodson?

John Dodson is 5'3" (160 cm) tall.

How much does John Dodson weigh?

John Dodson weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is John Dodson's reach?

John Dodson has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is John Dodson?

John Dodson is 41 years old (born Sep 26, 1984).

Where is John Dodson from?

John Dodson is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY