John Dodson explains why he asked to fight Thomas Almeida at bantamweight

More From MMA Fighting

• McGregor says Chandler still ‘has to be’ opponent for UFC return: ‘Sit down and wait and shut your mouth’
• Tyson Fury announces Oleksandr Usyk fight, reportedly set for December or January
• Heck of a Morning: What is going on with Conor McGregor? Plus, Fury vs. Usyk reaction
• John Fury reacts to Francis Ngannou’s ‘embarrassing’ open workout: ‘I hope that’s a joke’
• Video: Alex Pereira hilariously tricks Glover Teixeira into eating restaurant napkin
• Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: Live round-by-round updates