UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:35
Knockout of the Night
R2, 2:32
Prelims • Final
Canada
R1, 4:51
R3, 5:00
Japan
Germany
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:50
Submission of the Night
Belarus
R2, 3:48
R3, 2:13
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Norway
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth five-round flyweight championship main event clash.
Knockout of the Night: Anthony Pettis earned $50,000 for his thunderous first-round body-kick finish of Donald Cerrone.
Submission of the Night: Ryan Bader collected $50,000 for submitting Vladimir Matyushenko via guillotine choke in just 50 seconds of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $47,000 | $47,000 | $50,000 | $144,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | $50,000 | $77,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $41,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 |
*The Illinois State Professional Boxing and Full Contact Martial Arts Commission does not publicly disclose official fighter purse records. Displayed figures reflect industry estimates based on previous commission filings, standard contractual structures, and official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) paid out directly by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
Demetrious Johnson successfully made the first title defense in UFC flyweight history, retaining his belt in a five-round unanimous decision war.
UFC on Fox 6 marked the first time in promotional history that a flyweight championship bout headlined a live broadcast on free terrestrial network television.
Johnson vs. Dodson was awarded the first Fight of the Night bonus in UFC flyweight history, establishing the gold standard for 125-pound title competition.
Ryan Bader submitted Vladimir Matyushenko via guillotine choke in just 50 seconds of Round 1, setting the fastest submission finish in modern UFC light heavyweight history.
Bader’s 0:50 stoppage established the record for the fastest guillotine choke victory ever recorded in the UFC light heavyweight division.
Anthony Pettis delivered a historic liver kick to hand Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone the first strike-induced stoppage loss across his 29-fight professional MMA career.
With 16,091 fans packed into the United Center, the event drew a $1,270,000 live gate, setting the venue’s record attendance for a UFC on Fox card.
UFC on Fox 6 concluded Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s storied initial 15-fight Octagon career (2007–2013) following his light heavyweight co-main event bout.
Ricardo Lamas earned his fourth straight UFC featherweight victory by stopping Erik Koch, securing the longest active winning streak in the division behind champion José Aldo.
TJ Grant achieved his fourth consecutive lightweight victory, landing 54 significant strikes before stopping Matt Wiman with elbows in the opening frame.
Glover Teixeira dismantled former champion Quinton Jackson over three rounds, improving to 3-0 in the UFC and extending his overall MMA winning streak to 18 fights.
Pascal Krauss landed 163 significant strikes against Mike Stumpf, recording one of the highest 3-round striking totals in UFC welterweight history at the time.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson take place?
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson took place on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Who won the main event between Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson?
Demetrious Johnson defeated John Dodson via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 48–47) to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship in his first title defense.
Why was Demetrious Johnson’s title victory historically significant?
It marked the first-ever successful title defense in UFC flyweight division history and the first flyweight title fight broadcast live on network television.
Who won the co-main event between Glover Teixeira and Quinton Jackson?
Glover Teixeira defeated Quinton “Rampage” Jackson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their three-round light heavyweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox 6?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson (Fight of the Night), Anthony Pettis (Knockout of the Night), and Ryan Bader (Submission of the Night).
How did Anthony Pettis finish Donald Cerrone?
Anthony Pettis defeated Donald Cerrone by KO/TKO (body kick and punches) at 2:35 of Round 1, marking the first time in Cerrone’s career that he was finished by strikes.
What record did Ryan Bader set at UFC on Fox 6?
Ryan Bader submitted Vladimir Matyushenko via guillotine choke in 50 seconds of Round 1, establishing the fastest submission in modern UFC light heavyweight history.
What were the attendance and gate figures for UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson?
The event drew an official crowd of 16,091 attendees at Chicago’s United Center, generating a live gate of $1,270,000.
What was the outcome of the Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch fight?
Ricardo Lamas defeated Erik Koch via TKO (elbows and punches) at 2:32 of Round 2, moving him into position for a featherweight title shot.
Who called the fights for UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson?
The cage-side commentary team featured play-by-play announcer Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Clay Guida perform against Hatsu Hioki?
Clay Guida made his official UFC featherweight division debut, defeating former Sengoku champion Hatsu Hioki via split decision (29–28, 30–27, 28–29).
How did TJ Grant win his bout against Matt Wiman?
TJ Grant defeated Matt Wiman by KO (elbows and punches) at 4:51 of Round 1, earning his fourth consecutive victory at lightweight.
Was this Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s final UFC fight?
Yes. The co-main event marked the final fight on Quinton Jackson’s original UFC contract before departing the promotion for Bellator MMA until his brief return at UFC 186 in 2015.
What were the betting odds for the main event?
Champion Demetrious Johnson closed as a -240 favorite, while challenger John Dodson was a +205 underdog.
Did Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson ever rematch?
Yes. Following their classic encounter, the two met again in a championship rematch at UFC 191 on September 5, 2015, where Demetrious Johnson defeated John Dodson via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45).
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