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Former Ultimate Fighter champ John Dodson recovering from ‘near death’ car accident

Harrowing news has been reported regarding Ultimate Fighter season 14 winner and former multiple-time UFC title contender John ‘The Magician’ Dodson. Dodson’s manager, Ricky Kottenstette, took to Instagram on Saturday, July 3rd, to announce that the long-time Jackson-Wink talent and his family had been involved in a life threatening car accident on Friday night, from which they were now recovering.

Dodson had been preparing to take his first bout after exiting the UFC late last year, against fellow former UFC talent Cody Gibson on July 30th at XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem. Dodson and his family were reportedly on their way for a vacation in Texas when the accident occurred.