Fighter details Given Name: John Dodson
Nickname: "The Magician"
Age: 42 | Date of Birth: 09/26/1984
Last Weight-in: 126 lbs
Height: 5'3" | Reach: 66,0"
Born: Albuquerque, New Mexico
John Dodson has a 24-14-0 professional record and is 42 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Jackson-Wink MMA (1641 average active-roster Elo across 14 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
John Dodson career snapshot Recent form L-W-W-W-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Draw vs Dagoberto Aguero Finish profile 54% 13 finishes in 24 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 11 recorded wins by knockout/TKO John Dodson quick answers What is John Dodson's record? John Dodson's professional MMA record is 24-14-0.
How old is John Dodson? John Dodson is 42 years old.
What weight class is John Dodson? John Dodson fights at Flyweight in RFF.
What gym does John Dodson represent? John Dodson is associated with Jackson-Wink MMA, whose 14 active Combat Edge fighters average 1641 Elo.
How tall is John Dodson? John Dodson is 5'3" tall with a 66,0" reach.
How much does John Dodson weigh? John Dodson competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 126 lbs.
What is John Dodson's Combat Edge Elo? John Dodson's professional MMA Elo is 1692, with a peak Elo of 1712.
How strong is John Dodson's recent opposition? John Dodson's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1625 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was John Dodson's last fight? John Dodson's latest tracked pro fight was against Dagoberto Aguero at BKFC 59: Dodson vs. Aguero on 2024.03.29.
What is John Dodson's recent form? John Dodson's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does John Dodson usually win? John Dodson's 24 recorded wins include 11 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 11 decisions, with 54% ending before the final bell.
11 Wins by knockout
2 Wins by submission
11 Wins by decision
0 Loss by knockout
0 Loss by submission
14 Loss by decision
John Dodson stats Record : 24 / 14 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 3.20 Fighter 3.95 UFC flyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 41% Fighter 44% UFC flyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.58 Fighter 3.88 UFC flyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 62% Fighter 55% UFC flyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0.71 Fighter 1.44 UFC flyweight avg
Takedown accuracy 29% Fighter 26% UFC flyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 82% Fighter 57% UFC flyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0 Fighter 0.61 UFC flyweight avg
Next fight vs Takaki Soya Super RIZIN 3 — 2024.07.28 Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Upcoming24-14-0 Takaki Soya Record TBD PendingBoxing (Bare Knuckle) TBD TBD Super RIZIN 3 2024.07.28 Details unavailable Draw24-14-0 Dagoberto Aguero Record TBD DecisionBoxing (Bare Knuckle) Unanimous Not recorded BKFC 59: Dodson vs. Aguero 2024.03.29 Details unavailable Loss24-13-0 Hiromasa Ougikubo 25-8-2 Decision Unanimous Not recorded RIZIN 45 2023.12.31 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 JR Ridge Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 1:49 R1 BKFC 48: Dodson vs. Ridge 2023.08.11 Details unavailable Win23-13-0 Tatsuki Saomoto 18-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded RIZIN 42 2023.05.06 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 Jarod Grant Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 1:41 R1 BKFC: Knuckle Mania 3 2023.02.17 Details unavailable Win22-13-0 Hideo Tokoro 35-31-2 KO/TKO 1:43 R1 RIZIN 40 2022.12.31 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 Ryan Benoit Record TBD PunchesBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 0:40 R1 BKFC 28: Ferea vs. Starling 2022.08.27 Details unavailable Win21-13-0 Francisco Rivera Jr. 14-8-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded XMMA 4: Bl4ck Magic 2022.04.02 Details unavailable Loss21-12-0 Cody Gibson 17-7-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded XMMA 3: Vice City 2021.10.23 Details unavailable Cancelled24-14-0 Cody Gibson Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2021.07.30 Details unavailable Loss21-11-0 -13 Elo Merab Dvalishvili 11-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 2020.08.15 View details Win20-11-0 Nathaniel Wood 15-3-0 Left Hook to Ground & Pound 0:16 R3 UFC on ESPN+ 25 2020.02.15 Details unavailable Loss20-10-0 -11 Elo Petr Yan 11-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on ESPN+ 3 2019.02.23 View details Loss20-9-0 -10 Elo Jimmie Rivera 21-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till 2018.09.08 View details Win19-9-0 Pedro Munhoz 15-2-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya 2018.03.03 View details Cancelled24-14-0 Pedro Munhoz Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2018.02.03 Details unavailable Loss19-8-0 Marlon Moraes 18-5-1 Decision Split Not recorded UFC Fight Night 120 2017.11.11 Details unavailable Win18-8-0 Eddie Wineland 23-11-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC Fight Night 108 2017.04.22 Details unavailable Loss18-7-0 John Lineker 28-7-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC Fight Night 96 2016.10.01 Details unavailable Win17-7-0 Manny Gamburyan 15-8-0 Punches 0:47 R1 UFC on FOX 19 2016.04.16 Details unavailable Loss17-6-0 Demetrious Johnson 15-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 2015.09.05 View details Win16-6-0 Zach Makovsky 19-5-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier 2015.05.23 View details Win15-6-0 John Moraga 14-2-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R2 UFC Fight Night 42 2014.06.07 View details Cancelled24-14-0 Scott Jorgensen Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.12.14 Details unavailable Win14-6-0 Darrell Montague 13-2-0 Punches 4:13 R1 UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 2013.10.19 Details unavailable Loss14-5-0 Demetrious Johnson 9-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on FOX 6 2013.01.26 View details Win13-5-0 Jussier Formiga 14-1-0 Punches 4:35 R2 UFC on FX 5 2012.10.05 View details Win12-5-0 Tim Elliott 8-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on FOX 3 2012.05.05 View details Cancelled24-14-0 Darren Uyenoyama Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.05.05 Details unavailable Win11-5-0 T.J. Dillashaw 4-0-0 Punches 1:54 R1 The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale 2011.12.03 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 Johnny Bedford Record TBD PunchesExhibition MMA 1:00 R2 The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 2011.07.13 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 John Albert Record TBD DecisionExhibition MMA Unanimous Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 2011.07.06 Details unavailable Win24-14-0 Brandon Merkt Record TBD PunchesExhibition MMA 1:37 R1 The Ultimate Fighter Season 14 2011.06.07 Details unavailable Cancelled24-14-0 Mamoru Yamaguchi Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.05.06 Details unavailable Win10-5-0 John Moraga 6-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2010.12.11 Details unavailable Win9-5-0 Jessie Riggleman 9-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8 2010.05.22 Details unavailable Loss9-4-0 Pat Runez 2-0-0 Decision Split Not recorded Ultimate Warrior Challenge 7 2009.10.03 Details unavailable Win8-4-0 Jose Lujan 5-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.07.25 Details unavailable Win7-4-0 Jose Villarisco 0-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5 2009.02.21 Details unavailable Loss7-3-0 Mike Easton 6-1-0 Decision Split Not recorded Ultimate Warrior Challenge 4 2008.10.11 Details unavailable Win6-3-0 Vern Baca 2-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ring of Fire 2008.04.11 Details unavailable Win5-3-0 Zac White 0-5-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.12.15 Details unavailable Loss5-2-0 Bill Boland 2-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.04.07 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Jake Long 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.03.17 Details unavailable Win3-2-0 Clint Godfrey 3-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ring of Fire 2006.12.09 Details unavailable Loss3-1-0 Joe Doherty 4-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Ring of Fire 2006.07.29 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Jared Moreland 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.02.18 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Johnny Velasquez 2-0-0 Decision Split Not recorded KOTC Underground 5 2005.07.23 Details unavailable Loss1-0-0 Yasuhiro Urushitani 8-3-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Greatest Common Multiple 2004.11.14 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Zac White 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.09.03 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat John Dodson Cody Gibson Merab Dvalishvili Petr Yan Jimmie Rivera Marlon Moraes John Lineker Demetrious Johnson Mike Easton Compare John Dodson with peers vs Su Young You vs Yuya Wakamatsu vs Michael McDonald vs Rabindra Dhant Embed John Dodson's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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