John Dodson losses
Over 21 years as a professional, John Dodson has compiled a 24-15 (13) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has 15 losses against 14 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
15. John Dodson loses to Takaki Soya via unanimous decision
On May 4, 2025 John Dodson faced Takaki Soya in a flyweight bout. Dodson was 40 years old with a record of 24-14, and Soya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dodson was coming off a loss. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Soya.
14. John Dodson loses to Hiromasa Ougikubo via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2023 John Dodson faced Hiromasa Ougikubo in a flyweight bout. Dodson was 39 years old with a record of 24-13, and Ougikubo was 36 with a record of 25-8-2. Dodson was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Ougikubo was on a 3-fight losing streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ougikubo.
13. John Dodson loses to Cody Gibson via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2021 John Dodson faced Cody Gibson in a featherweight bout. Dodson was 37 years old with a record of 21-12, and Gibson was 34 with a record of 17-7. Dodson was coming off a loss, while Gibson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gibson.
12. John Dodson loses to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision
On August 15, 2020 John Dodson faced Merab Dvalishvili in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 35 years old with a record of 21-11, and Dvalishvili was 29 with a record of 11-4. Dodson was coming off a win and Dvalishvili was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dvalishvili.
11. John Dodson loses to Petr Yan via unanimous decision
On February 23, 2019 John Dodson faced Petr Yan in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 34 years old with a record of 20-10, and Yan was 26 with a record of 11-1. Dodson was coming off a loss, while Yan was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Yan.
10. John Dodson loses to Jimmie Rivera via unanimous decision
On September 8, 2018 John Dodson faced Jimmie Rivera in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 33 years old with a record of 20-9, and Rivera was 29 with a record of 21-2. Dodson was coming off a win, while Rivera was coming off a loss. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rivera.
9. John Dodson loses to Marlon Moraes via split decision
On November 11, 2017 John Dodson faced Marlon Moraes in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 33 years old with a record of 19-8, and Moraes was 29 with a record of 18-5-1. Dodson was coming off a win, while Moraes was coming off a loss. Dodson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Moraes.
8. John Dodson loses to John Lineker via split decision
On October 1, 2016 John Dodson faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 32 years old with a record of 18-7, and Lineker was 26 with a record of 28-7. Dodson was coming off a win and Lineker was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lineker.
7. John Dodson loses to Demetrious Johnson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 5, 2015 John Dodson fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Dodson was 30 years old with a record of 17-6, and Johnson was 29 with a record of 15-2-1. Dodson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
6. John Dodson loses to Demetrious Johnson via unanimous decision
On January 26, 2013 John Dodson fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Dodson was 28 years old with a record of 14-5, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 9-2-1. Dodson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
5. John Dodson loses to Pat Runez via split decision
On October 3, 2009 John Dodson fought Pat Runez for the vacant UWC flyweight title. Dodson was 25 years old with a record of 9-4, and Runez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dodson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Runez.
4. John Dodson loses to Mike Easton via split decision
On October 11, 2008 John Dodson faced Mike Easton in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 24 years old with a record of 7-3, and Easton was 24 with a record of 6-1. Dodson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Easton was coming off a win. Dodson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Easton.
3. John Dodson loses to Bill Boland via unanimous decision
On April 7, 2007 John Dodson faced Bill Boland in a bantamweight bout. Dodson was 22 years old with a record of 5-2, and Boland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dodson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Boland.
2. John Dodson loses to Joe Doherty via unanimous decision
On July 29, 2006 John Dodson fought Joe Doherty for the vacant Ring of Fire bantamweight title. Dodson was 21 years old with a record of 3-1, and Doherty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dodson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dodson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Doherty.
1. John Dodson loses to Yasuhiro Urushitani via unanimous decision
On November 14, 2004 John Dodson faced Yasuhiro Urushitani in a flyweight bout. Dodson was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Urushitani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dodson was coming off a win. Dodson lost via unanimous decision.