Dodson Seeks Two-Division BKFC Crown Against Herring
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 29, 2026
Dodson pursues crown
John Dodson gets a chance to add a second BKFC belt when he meets Jamel Herring for the vacant BKFC World Bantamweight Championship in the main event of BKFC 95. The card is set for Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will stream live worldwide on The BKFC App. Dodson already holds the BKFC World Flyweight Championship, so this bout puts him in position to become a two-division champion. He enters unbeaten in his first five BKFC fights, and the bantamweight title fight gives that streak its biggest stage yet.
The matchup also adds another chapter to a long combat sports career. Dodson fought 17 times in the UFC and got two shots at the UFC flyweight title. He now brings that experience into a bare-knuckle main event. The opportunity gives him a new setting for the experience he gained in the UFC.
Dodson expects violence
Dodson did not hide what he thinks the fight will look like. He said he expects a violent fight and a knockout. He also said, “I do not believe anyone can stand toe to toe with me for five rounds,” and predicted he will finish Herring inside the distance. That leaves little doubt about his mindset going into the bout. He sees a direct fight and a chance to end it before the judges get involved.
That approach fits the bare-knuckle setting, where clean shots and pressure can change a fight fast. Dodson is not talking about a cautious night or a drawn-out chess match. He is looking for a stoppage and the kind of performance that ends with a belt in his hands. One clean finish would not only win the fight, it would also secure a championship that is open for the taking. For Dodson, the goal is simple, leave no doubt and leave with another title.
Dodson’s BKFC climb
The chance to become a two-division champion carries real meaning for Dodson. He said that would be “amazing,” underscoring the significance of the opportunity.
Dodson’s background helps frame the moment. He has been through title fights before, he has seen the UFC spotlight and he knows what it takes to prepare for a major championship bout. Now he has a new chance to add to his résumé in a different format. If he delivers the finish he expects, he leaves with more than a win. He leaves as a two-division champion.
