John Dodson (fighter)

John Thomas Dodson III (born September 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor since 2004, Dodson has made a name for himself fighting mainly in the Southwest region. He was the winner of the Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller and formerly competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship were he was a 2-time Title Challenger, competeing most recently in the Bantamweight division and is a Veteran of the promotion with 9 years of competition(2011-2020)

John Dodson
BornJohn Thomas Dodson III
(1984-09-26) September 26, 1984
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Other namesThe Magician
ResidenceAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[1]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Reach66 in (168 cm)[2]
StyleGaidojutsu
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
TeamJackson's MMA
RankBlack belt in Gaidojutsu
Years active2002–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins21
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision9
Losses12
By decision12
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

Dodson was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in Albuquerque and later moved to Edgewood, New Mexico with his family. He attended Moriarty High School in Moriarty, New Mexico.[3] Dodson is half African-American, half Filipino.[4] While attending Moriarty, Dodson competed in track, football and wrestling. In wrestling Dodson was a two-time state champion, one time state runner-up and four time district champion.[5] Dodson graduated from high school in 2003, and then enrolled at the University of New Mexico while working at a local Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant.[3][5][6]

Mixed martial arts career

Dodson began training MMA in 2002 after Chris Luttrell, and Greg Jackson recruited him for his extensive wrestling background. After the first day of training he "fell in love with the sport" and continued to train daily with Jackson.[5]

Dodson competed in a Grappler’s Quest and won in the beginner level. Four months later he did another submission tournament, winning that at the intermediate level. Six months later Dodson competed in his first amateur fight. He competed in one other amateur bout before turning pro.[5] Dodson was offered to make his debut in Japan against the number one ranked flyweight in the world, Yasuhiro Urushitani.[5] Dodson lost the fight via decision.[7]

With the lack of fights materializing at flyweight, Dodson began taking fights at featherweight and bantamweight as well. He obtained a 3–2 record before taking a fight against future WEC fighter, Clint Godfrey, winning the fight via decision. With the win over Godfrey, Dodson was selected to be a part of the second season of the Tapout Reality show.[8]

Despite having a 1–1 record under the Ultimate Warrior Challenge promotion, he was awarded shot at the vacant UWC flyweight title at UWC 7. Dodson was defeated by Pat Runez in a highly controversial five-round decision. At UWC 8, Dodson defeated previously unbeaten Jesse Riggleman via unanimous decision.

Dodson was expected to fight at Tachi Palace Fights 9 against Alexis Vila.[9] However, Vila suffered an injury and was forced to pull out of the bout. Vila was replaced by former Shooto champion Mamoru Yamaguchi.[10] Dodson then pulled out of the fight for unknown reasons, and was replaced by Kevin Dunsmoor.[11]

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Dodson had signed with the UFC to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. In the first episode, Dodson fought Brandon Merkt to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. Dodson defeated Merkt in the first round via TKO.

Dodson was selected as a part of Team Mayhem, he was the first bantamweight chosen for the team (fourth overall). Dodson defeated John Albert via unanimous decision in the preliminary round and moved onto the semi-finals.

In the semi-finals Dodson was selected to fight Team Mayhem teammate, Johnny Bedford. After a close first round, Dodson won the fight via KO in the first minute of the second round. The win moved Dodson into the finals. The impressive finish also won Dodson an additional $25,000 for the fan voted "Knockout of the Season".

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Dodson made his UFC debut on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale against T.J. Dillashaw to determine the bantamweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter 14. Dodson won the fight via TKO in the first round to become the first Bantamweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter competition. He received an additional $40,000 for winning Knockout of the Night honors.[12]

For his next fight, Dodson moved back down to the flyweight division and was expected to face Darren Uyenoyama on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3.[13] However, Uyenoyama was forced out of the bout, and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tim Elliott.[14] Dodson defeated Elliott by unanimous decision, generating crowd booing.[15]

Dodson faced promotional newcomer Jussier Formiga on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5.[16] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[17]

Dodson faced UFC Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6,[18] becoming the first Ultimate Fighter alumnus to fight for a title post-season 5. Despite knocking Johnson down twice in the second round, Dodson lost the fight via unanimous decision in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[19][20]

Dodson faced promotional newcomer Darrell Montague on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166.[21] He won via knockout at 4:13 of the first round.[22] The win also earned him his second Knockout of the Night award.[23]

Dodson was expected to face Scott Jorgensen on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9, replacing Ian McCall.[24] However, Dodson himself was forced from the bout after sustaining a knee injury.[25] Jorgensen instead faced promotional newcomer Zach Makovsky.[26]

A rematch with John Moraga took place on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.[27] Dodson won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage between rounds two and three after a knee he threw late in the second round.[28]

Dodson faced Zach Makovsky on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[29] Dodson won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

A rematch with the Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson took place on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[31] In a completely one-sided affair, Dodson lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Dodson faced Manvel Gamburyan in a bantamweight bout on April 16, 2016 at UFC on Fox 19,[33] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[34]

Dodson faced John Lineker on October 1, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 96.[35] The bout took place at a catchweight of 136.5 lbs as Lineker missed weight. He lost the back and forth fight via split decision.[36]

Dodson faced Eddie Wineland on April 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 108.[37] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[38]

Dodson faced Marlon Moraes on November 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 120.[39] He lost the fight via split decision.[40]

Dodson was expected to face Pedro Munhoz at UFC Fight Night 125 on February 3, 2018.[41] However, Munhoz missed weight by four pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight upper limit of 136 pounds, negotiations fell through, and the fight was cancelled.[42] The fight was rescheduled to UFC 222 on March 3, 2018.[43] Dodson won the bout via split decision.[44]

Dodson's contract with UFC expired after the fight with Munhoz and after listening to offers from various companies, he re-signed a new four-fight with UFC.[45]

Dodson faced Jimmie Rivera on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228.[46] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[47]

Dodson faced Petr Yan on February 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 145.[48] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[49]

Dodson faced Nathaniel Wood on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 167.[50] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[51]

On June 16, 2020, news surfaced that with one fight left on his prevailing contract, Dodson re-signed a five-fight deal with the UFC.[52]

Dodson faced Merab Dvalishvili on August 15, 2020 at UFC 252.[53] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[54]

On September 18, 2020, it was announced that Dodson was released by UFC.[55]

Personal life

Dodson's mother raised him and his brother, Eric, as a single parent. His favorite Filipino food is Pancit.[56] Dodson has daughters named Delilah Skye and Aurora Rose with his wife Chelsea.[57][58]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
33 matches 21 wins 12 losses
By knockout 10 0
By submission 2 0
By decision 9 12
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–12 Merab Dvalishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–11 Nathaniel Wood TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 2020 3 0:16 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss 20–11 Petr Yan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos February 23, 2019 3 5:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss 20–10 Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC 228 September 8, 2018 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 20–9 Pedro Munhoz Decision (split) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 19–9 Marlon Moraes Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis November 11, 2017 3 5:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win 19–8 Eddie Wineland Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov April 22, 2017 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 18–8 John Lineker Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 2016 5 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Catchweight (136.5 lb) bout; Lineker missed weight.
Win 18–7 Manvel Gamburyan TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans April 16, 2016 1 0:37 Tampa, Florida, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 17–7 Demetrious Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC 191 September 5, 2015 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win 17–6 Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–6 John Moraga TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov June 7, 2014 2 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 15–6 Darrell Montague KO (punch) UFC 166 October 19, 2013 1 4:13 Houston, Texas, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 14–6 Demetrious Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson January 26, 2013 5 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States For the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 14–5 Jussier Formiga TKO (punches) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 2012 2 4:35 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States UFC Flyweight title eliminator.
Win 13–5 Tim Elliott Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller May 5, 2012 3 5:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Return to Flyweight.
Win 12–5 T.J. Dillashaw TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller Finale December 3, 2011 1 1:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 14 Bantamweight tournament. Knockout of the Night.
Win 11–5 John Moraga Decision (unanimous) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion December 11, 2010 3 5:00 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Win 10–5 Jessie Riggleman Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8 May 22, 2010 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss 9–5 Pat Runez Decision (split) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7 October 3, 2009 5 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States For the UWC Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–4 Jose Lujan TKO (punches) Duke City MMA Series 2 July 25, 2009 1 0:52 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 8–4 Jose Villarisco Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5 February 21, 2009 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States Flyweight bout.
Loss 7–4 Mike Easton Decision (split) Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4 October 11, 2008 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win 7–3 Vern Baca TKO (punches) Battlequest 8 April 11, 2008 1 3:42 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 6–3 Zac White Submission (rear-naked choke) Last Man Standing 2 December 15, 2007 1 3:42 Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Loss 5–3 Bill Boland Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Cage Wars 7 April 7, 2007 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 5–2 Jake Long TKO (slam and punches) Last Man Standing 1 March 17, 2007 1 N/A Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Win 4–2 Clint Godfrey Decision (unanimous) Ring of Fire 27 December 9, 2006 3 5:00 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Loss 3–2 Joe Doherty Decision (unanimous) Ring of Fire 25 July 29, 2006 3 5:00 Vail, Colorado, United States Won the Ring of Fire Bantamweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Jared Moreland TKO (punches) Rumble in the Rockies 2 February 18, 2006 1 2:55 Loveland, Colorado, United States
Win 2–1 Johnny Velasquez Decision (split) KOTC: Socorro July 23, 2005 2 5:00 Socorro, New Mexico, United States
Loss 1–1 Yasuhiro Urushitani Decision (unanimous) Demolition 041114 November 14, 2004 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Flyweight bout.
Win 1–0 Zac White Submission (rear-naked choke) Desert Extreme September 3, 2004 1 3:23 Socorro, New Mexico, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Johnny Bedford KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller November 30, 2011 (airdate) 2 1:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Semi-finals.
Win 2–0 John Albert Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller October 26, 2011 (airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Quarter-finals.
Win 1–0 Brandon Merkt TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller September 21, 2011 (airdate) 1 1:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Preliminary bout.

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