Bleacher Report · May 24, 2015
John Dodson vs. Zach Makovsky: What We Learned from UFC 187 Tilt
John Dodson took a unanimous decision against a game Zach Makovsky in the featured preliminary bout at UFC 187.
Dodson gets the UD win. Not impressive though. That wont be enough to beat Mighty Mouse. #UFC187
— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) May 24, 2015Makovsky forced Dodson to be a defensive fighter. Makovsky's tight defense, wrestling and left hand created a lot of issues for Dodson. He was not able to be the dynamic, fast-paced fighter he typically is. And it may have made him a better fighter for it.
The 15-minute flyweight tilt gave good insight into both competitors, and this is what we learned.
What We'll Remember About This Fight
Nothing.