John Dodson The Magician From Albuquerque
John Dodson is a forty-year-old flyweight whose career has stretched from his home base at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to fight cards across Asia Pacific. Standing 5’3” (161 cm), Dodson relies on speed and timing rather than size. He earned his nickname The Magician through sudden bursts of movement and one of the most prolific records among veteran bantam-to-flyweight competitors.
Dodson’s professional ledger reads 24 wins, 14 losses and no contests, a total of 38 outings that include multiple regional promotions and the sport’s biggest stage. He is currently ranked number 95 in the Asia Pacific region and also appears on the Asia Pacific subregion list for Japan. Those standings reflect Dodson’s willingness to chase opportunities abroad – he has fought at least two times in that region among his last six bouts – and his two most recent contests at flyweight.
Despite creeping into his fourth decade, Dodson remains a fixture in the global flyweight picture. His persistence in a division defined by razor-thin margins has kept him relevant wherever he competes, and even at 40 he still draws attention from matchmakers who value experience and a proven fan connection.
