John Dodson Biography

John Dodson is one of the best flyweight mixed martial artists in the world.  Dodson challenged Demetrius Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship in 2013, but lost in a five-round decision.  The bout did earn Fight of the Night.  Dodson rose to prominence on the 14th season of The Ultimate Fighter.  He won the show and his first UFC Knockout of the Night award with a first-round triumph over Jake Dillashaw.  Prior to his TUF appearance, Dodson fought in a variety of smaller promotions for the first seven years of his career.  He was recruited into the sport due to his wrestling acumen.  Dodson was a two-time state champion wrestler at Moriarty High School in New Mexico.  He was born and raised in Albuquerque and currently trains at Jackson’s MMA in the city.   

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