AJ Dobson

Overview

AJ Dobson's only finish as a pro in this data came on the Contender Series, and he has not finished a fight in the UFC. The Brooklyn-born middleweight is 1-3 in the UFC, with a 7-3-0 professional record across all promotions. His one UFC win went to the scorecards, and his three losses split between two decisions and a first-round stoppage.

He carries a one-fight losing streak into his next bout.

UFC Career

Dobson came to the UFC after submitting Hashem Arkhagha in the first round (4:21) at Dana White's Contender Series 5.4. That fight sits outside his UFC record. His debut came five months later, at UFC 271 in February 2022, and ended in a unanimous decision loss to Jacob Malkoun.

A second unanimous decision loss followed at UFC 280, to Armen Petrosyan. Two fights, two trips the full three rounds, two losses.

Then came the win: a unanimous decision over Tafon Nchukwi at a Fight Night in August 2023. It remains his longest winning streak at one fight.

His most recent bout went the other way and fast. Edmen Shahbazyan stopped him in the first round at 4:33 in March 2024, Dobson's only UFC loss that didn't go the distance.

Three of his four UFC fights have gone the full 15 minutes. That is not a finisher's profile.

Fighting Style

AJ Dobson is a busy striker who lands at a good clip but takes a lot back. He absorbs more than most fighters and is harder to defend against than he should be, while his accuracy is about what you'd expect.

His standout trait is takedown defense, which is excellent. Opponents have a hard time putting him on the mat. He attempts takedowns at a typical rate himself, and he almost never hunts for submissions.

His UFC record reflects that mix. His one win came by decision, and he has not finished a fight in the promotion. Of his three losses, one came by knockout or TKO and two went to the scorecards.

The picture is a striker who stays on his feet but is easy to hit.

Notable Wins

• Tafon Nchukwi — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos (2023)
• Hashem Arkhagha — submission, round 1 (4:21), Dana White's Contender Series 5.4 (2021)

Quick Facts

• Division: Middleweight
• UFC record: 1-3
• Professional record (all promotions): 7-3-0
• UFC debut: 2022
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 6'1"; reach: 76"
• Born: Brooklyn, United States