Sources near to the bantamweight and flyweight veteran validated the news to MMA Fighting on Friday. Dodsons manager Ricky Kottenstette released a statement after news of Dodsons release was verified.
Dodsons exit from the UFC comes after he invested nearly an entire decade with the promo following his win on TUF in 2011. Dodson went unbeaten on the truths how before capping off the season with a knockout of future bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw.
Two-time title contender and The Ultimate Fighter 14 champion John Dodson has been launched from the UFC.
Dodson managed to beat a long list of top-ranked flyweights including Jussier Formiga, Tim Elliott and John Moraga.
” John has battled the outright best worldwide in two weight classes and hes still more than ready face elite competitors. We anticipate talking with any and all promos to find John the very best home for his future.”
After contending on the truth series at bantamweight, Dodson dropped down to 125 pounds where he went 2-0 to earn a shot at flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson in January 2013. “The Magician” offered Johnson an incredibly tough fight but eventually lost a decision after 5 rounds. Dodson made his method to a rematch at UFC 191, but came up brief against Johnson a second time.
After competing on the reality series at bantamweight, Dodson fell to 125 pounds where he went 2-0 to make a shot at flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson in January 2013. “The Magician” gave Johnson an extremely tough fight however ultimately lost a decision after 5 rounds. Dodson made his method to a rematch at UFC 191, however came up short against Johnson a second time.
Dodson was up to Merab Dvalishvili by decision in his newest trip, which precipitated his UFC release.
” We are delighted to see what other offers are out there for John,” Kottenstette stated. “John is 100 percent committed to his fight profession and hes not lessened in his skill set whatsoever.
Now the 33-fight veteran looks for a new home with his supervisor informing MMA Fighting that he prepares to speak with multiple promotions to pick the best possible landing spot for his customer.
Following the 2nd fight with Johnson, Dodson decided to go up to bantamweight where he stayed a stalwart of the top-15 rankings while picking up outstanding wins over Pedro Munhoz, Eddie Wineland and a TKO triumph against highly promoted possibility Nathaniel Wood.
