| Name | John Dodson |
| Nickname | “The Magician” |
| Birthdate | September 26, 1984 |
| Age | 40 |
| Place of Birth | Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA |
| Weightclass | 135 |
| Height | 5 ft, 3 in / 1.60 m |
| Weight | 135 lbs / 29 kg |
| Reach | 66″ / 168 cm |
| Leg Reach | 35″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style | Striker |
John “The Magician” Dodson is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC bantamweight division. He was born in Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA on Wednesday, September 26, 1984, and is currently 40 years old. John trains and represents Jackson-Wink MMA. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on December 4, 2011 — 4,798 days ago.
John Dodson’s record and next fight
John Dodson has fought in over 33 professional MMA bouts. As of Jan. 2025, John Dodson’s record is 21-12-0. Ten of those wins came by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, and the rest (9) by decision.
John Dodson’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, August 15, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3. John Dodson loss by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
John Dodson’s height, reach, and weight
John Dodson is 5' 3" tall with 66″ reach, and 35″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
John weighs in at 135 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 126 – 135 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is John Dodson from?
John Dodson is from Albuquerque, New, Mexico, USA.
When is John Dodson’s birthday?
John Dodson is 40 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is John Dodson fighting stance?
John Dodson fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is John Dodson’s birth sign?
John Dodson was born in the Year of a Rat in Millennials Generation. John’s birth sign is Libra, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does John Dodson train?
John Dodson currently trains out of Jackson-Wink MMA.
John Dodson’s social media
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