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John Dodson

"The Magician"
24-15-0★ 3bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 4-1-1BKFC record 4-0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Takaki Soya · Decision · May 4, 2025

24-15-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jamel HerringSD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson·October 17, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

John Dodson holds a professional MMA record of 24-15-0. Dodson has won 24 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 11 by decision. In the UFC, Dodson lands 3.20 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes. Dodson also has 6 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: October 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC, RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'3"160 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 26, 1984
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Takaki Soya
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Flyweight· 24-15 vs 13-6-1
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
    RIZIN 45· Dec 31, 2023· Flyweight· 24-14 vs 26-8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Tatsuki Saomoto
    RIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Flyweight· 24-13 vs 18-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Hideo Tokoro
    RIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Flyweight· 23-13 vs 35-32-2
    KO
    R1 · 1:43
  5. WIN
    vs Francisco Rivera
    XMMA 4: Bl4ck Magic· Apr 2, 2022· Bantamweight· 22-13 vs 14-9
    UD
  6. LOSS
    vs Cody Gibson
    XMMA 3: Vice City· Oct 23, 2021· Bantamweight· 21-13 vs 18-7
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Merab Dvalishvili
    UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 21-12 vs 12-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Nathaniel Wood
    UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 15, 2020· Bantamweight· 21-11 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R3 · 0:16
  9. LOSS
    vs Petr Yan
    UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 20-11 vs 12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Jimmie Rivera
    UFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Bantamweight· 20-10 vs 22-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Pedro Munhoz
    UFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 15-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Marlon Moraes
    UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis· Nov 11, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-9 vs 19-5-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Eddie Wineland
    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 23-12-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs John Lineker
    UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-8 vs 29-7
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Manvel Gamburyan
    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Bantamweight· 18-7 vs 15-9
    TKO
    R1 · 0:37
  16. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Flyweight· 17-7 vs 16-2-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Zach Makovsky
    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 17-6 vs 19-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs John Moraga
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 14-3
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Darrell Montague
    UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 13-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:13
    KOTN
  20. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson· Jan 26, 2013· Flyweight· 14-6 vs 10-2-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  21. WIN
    vs Jussier Formiga
    UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 14-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:35
  22. WIN
    vs Tim Elliott
    UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Flyweight· 13-5 vs 8-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs TJ Dillashaw×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Ultimate Fighter 14 Bantamweight· 12-5 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:54
    KOTN
  24. WIN
    vs John Moraga
    Dominican Republic Regional· Dec 11, 2010· 11-5 vs 6-1
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Jessie Riggleman
    Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8· May 22, 2010· Flyweight· 10-5 vs 9-1
    UD
  26. LOSS
    vs Pat Runez
    Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7· Oct 3, 2009· Flyweight· 9-5 vs 3-0
    SD
  27. WIN
    vs Jose Lujan
    New Mexico Regional· Jul 25, 2009· 9-4 vs 5-3
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Jose Villarisco
    Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5· Feb 21, 2009· Flyweight· 8-4 vs 0-1
    UD
  29. LOSS
    vs Mike Easton
    Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4· Oct 11, 2008· Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 7-1
    SD
  30. WIN
    vs Vern Baca
    Ring of Fire· Apr 11, 2008· 7-3 vs 2-4
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Zac White
    New Mexico Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 6-3 vs 0-6
    SUB
  32. LOSS
    vs Bill Boland
    Manitoba Regional· Apr 7, 2007· 5-3 vs 3-0
    DEC
  33. WIN
    vs Jake Long
    New Mexico Regional· Mar 17, 2007· 5-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Clint Godfrey
    Ring of Fire· Dec 9, 2006· 4-2 vs 3-1
    DEC
  35. LOSS
    vs Joe Doherty
    Ring of Fire· Jul 29, 2006· 3-2 vs 5-2
    DEC
  36. WIN
    vs Jared Moreland
    Colorado Regional· Feb 18, 2006· 3-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  37. WIN
    vs Johnny Velasquez
    KOTC Underground 5· Jul 23, 2005· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-1
    SD
  38. LOSS
    vs Yasuhiro Urushitani
    Greatest Common Multiple· Nov 14, 2004· 1-1 vs 9-3-1
    DEC
  39. WIN
    vs Zac White
    New Mexico Regional· Sep 3, 2004· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingOther
  • 2024BKFC World Flyweight Championship (1st defense, retained) · BKFC
  • 2023BKFC World Flyweight Championship (inaugural) · BKFC
  • 2011Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Bantamweight
  • 2002Started in MMA
  • 2002Started in MMA
  • Champion · State HS
  • Runner-up · State HS
  • Champion · Grapplers Quest · beginner, then intermediate
  • Black belt · Other · Greg Jackson (Gaidojutsu / Jackson's MMA)
  • Moriarty High School · Wrestling, football, track · -2003

Camp

  • Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Instructor
  • United Fit (Nobody's Villains MMA) · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Instructor

Coaches

  • Greg Jackson · Head coach
  • Mike Winkeljohn · Striking coach
  • Chris Luttrell · Mentor

Training partners

  • Eric Dodson

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 1% in division
Iron Chin
96 · top 1% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 5% in division
Punch power98
Kick power95
Punch speed98
Kick speed96
Accuracy95
Takedowns56
Ground striking53
Submissions72
Chin96
Body strength91
Cardio86

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-15-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.99per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.25per min
62% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.60per 15 min
31% success
Takedowns stuffed82%
Submission attempts0.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 10-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.20per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.58per min
62% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed82%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 4-1-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed8.77per min
64% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.50per min
48% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where John Dodson sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

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

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×2
  1. ★ KOTNvs Darrell Montague · UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos IIIOct 19, 2013
  2. ★ FOTNvs Demetrious Johnson · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs DodsonJan 26, 2013
  3. ★ KOTNvs TJ Dillashaw · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller FinaleDec 3, 2011

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 what we estimate John Dodson earns per fight.

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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

#1#5#10#15201420152016Feb 4, 2013 · #2Dec 16, 2013 · #1Oct 5, 2015 · #2Mar 7, 2016 · #3Apr 12, 2016 · #3#3

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#152017201820192020Apr 18, 2016 · #10May 31, 2016 · #8Jun 20, 2016 · #9Sep 14, 2016 · #10Dec 19, 2016 · #9Mar 6, 2017 · #7Aug 2, 2017 · #8Nov 13, 2017 · #9Dec 13, 2017 · #8Mar 5, 2018 · #7Sep 12, 2018 · #8Feb 4, 2019 · #9Feb 25, 2019 · #11Mar 5, 2019 · #12Apr 30, 2019 · #13Jul 8, 2019 · #12Oct 28, 2019 · #11Dec 16, 2019 · #12Jan 27, 2020 · #13Feb 17, 2020 · #12May 11, 2020 · #13Jul 14, 2020 · #12Aug 17, 2020 · #15#15

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

John Dodson's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Flyweight
First ranked
May 6, 2023
Times ranked
31

Flyweight

#1#5#10#15202420252026May 6, 2023 · #1Dec 31, 2023 · #3Nov 17, 2024 · #2Dec 31, 2024 · #2Mar 30, 2025 · #2May 4, 2025 · #3Dec 31, 2025 · #2Jun 6, 2026 · #3Oct 3, 2026 · #3#3

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Official BKFC Ranking

John Dodson's standing in the official BKFC rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Flyweight
First ranked
Aug 27, 2026
Times ranked
4

Flyweight

C#5#10#15Aug 27, 2026 · CSep 27, 2026 · CC

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1743▼15
Peak
1778Feb 16, 2020
Rated fights
40
150016001700200520092013201720212025Sep 3, 2004 · 1541Nov 14, 2004 · 1519Jul 23, 2005 · 1538Feb 18, 2006 · 1574Jul 29, 2006 · 1542Dec 9, 2006 · 1576Mar 17, 2007 · 1595Apr 7, 2007 · 1575Dec 15, 2007 · 1585Apr 11, 2008 · 1603Oct 11, 2008 · 1594Feb 21, 2009 · 1606Jul 25, 2009 · 1625Oct 3, 2009 · 1613May 22, 2010 · 1634Dec 11, 2010 · 1652Dec 3, 2011 · 1695May 5, 2012 · 1717Oct 5, 2012 · 1735Jan 26, 2013 · 1723Oct 19, 2013 · 1738Jun 7, 2014 · 1754May 23, 2015 · 1765Sep 5, 2015 · 1759Apr 17, 2016 · 1771Oct 2, 2016 · 1765Apr 23, 2017 · 1774Nov 11, 2017 · 1770Mar 3, 2018 · 1776Sep 8, 2018 · 1767Feb 23, 2019 · 1759Feb 16, 2020 · 1778Aug 16, 2020 · 1766Oct 23, 2021 · 1740Apr 2, 2022 · 1745Dec 31, 2022 · 1752May 6, 2023 · 1763Dec 31, 2023 · 1752Jul 28, 2024 · 1758May 4, 2025 · 17431743

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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 Jamel Herring at BKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson on Saturday, October 17, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does John Dodson fight in?

John Dodson fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does John Dodson have?

John Dodson has 11 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 42 years old (born Sep 26, 1984).

Where is John Dodson from?

John Dodson is from the United States.

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