On February 23, as part of the UFC mixed martial arts tournament, a duel between Peter Yan (Russia) and John Dodson (USA) will take place. Preview of the meeting, in which one of the brightest Russian fighters is involved.
On Defender of the Fatherland Day, the 26-year-old fighter from Omsk will meet with American athlete John Dodson. For Jan, this will be the fourth fight in the most prestigious tournament on the planet. His fourth step on the way to the championship belt. Will John be able to provide a worthy opposition and impose his own rules of battle on the Russian avenue? In order to more accurately answer this question, you need to understand the current form of these guys.
Peter Yan is a very organic fighter. He has a mixed style, prefers to work as the first number in the cell, forcing constant pressure on his opponent. Throws many punches in different trajectories, which for the lightest weight is an important factor for success. At the same time, he inflicts serial punches not only with his hands, but often connects his legs and knees. He is not a supporter of wrestling on the ground, while actively using takedowns, submissions, and enters the clinch. The first brings points and improves position, the second helps to recover from energy-intensive attacks.
He suffered the only defeat in his career from Magomed Magomedov in the Russian ABC tournament. Some experts did not agree with the decision of the judges, and a year later Peter took revenge from his offender. He won 11 victories in 12 fights, 6 of them ahead of schedule. In 2018, UFC scouts spotted him. And after several successful fights within the UFC Fight Night and an early victory over the Brazilian Douglas Silva di Andradi, the organizers of the promotion renewed the contract with the Russian athlete on more favorable terms for him.
Not much is known about the American fighter. John Dodson's career is coming to an end, 36 years for the bantamweight is a serious age. Like Peter, the American athlete has a mixed (versatile) style. Prefers to cut in a rack. It is worth noting that at a young age he was professionally engaged in wrestling, twice became the champion of the state.
Dodson's track record includes two title fights with Demetrius Johnson for the flyweight champion belt. Both fights ended in defeat for John, perhaps it was this fact that dashed the athlete's hopes for a great future. In total, the American had 30 fights, of which he won 20. After the second consecutive defeat to Demetrius, he decided to change the weight category. But even in the lightest weight, the sports career did not work out, victories are replaced by failures.
