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#8
Flyweight
18-3
Fight: Dodson vs. Saomoto
6 MAY SAT '23 4:00 AM
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3 rounds
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Main Info
nickname
The Magician
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Forms
W
L
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
Nationality
USA 
Japan
Age
(1984-09-26) 40
28 (1996-10-04)
Weight
(57 kg) 126 lbs
126 lbs (57 kg)
Height
(161 cm) 5′3″
5′3″ (159 cm)
Reach
(168 cm) 5′6″
5′3″ (161 cm)
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Win-Loss Records
Wins
24
11 KO/TKO - 28%
2 submission - 5%
11 decision - 28%
18
14% - 3 KO/TKO
10% - 2 submission
62% - 13 decision
Losses
15
0 KO/TKO - 0%
0 submission - 0%
15 decision - 38%
3
0% - 0 KO/TKO
5% - 1 submission
10% - 2 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dodson vs. Saomoto
Which event are John Dodson and Tatsuki Saomoto fighting in?
They are set to face each other in RIZIN 42.
How many rounds is the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto?
The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round RFF fight.
Which organization is hosting the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto?
The fight is organized by the RIZIN Fighting Federation (RFF).
When is the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto fight?
The fight is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2023
At what time does the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto fight start?
The fight is set to start at 04:00 GMT.
Where is the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto fight happening?
The venue for the fight is in Tokyo Ariake Arena.
In which weight class are John Dodson and Tatsuki Saomoto competing?
They are competing in the UFC Flyweight.
What are the nationalities of John Dodson and Tatsuki Saomoto?
John Dodson represents USA, and Tatsuki Saomoto represents Japan.
What type of fight is the John Dodson vs. Tatsuki Saomoto?
The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Flyweight.
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