Shana Dobson

Shoshana Renee Dobson (born March 30, 1989) is a retired American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competed in the Flyweight division. She is most notable for her time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Personal life Dobson is of Jamaican descent and is openly lesbian.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Dobson started her professional MMA career since 2016 after amassed a record of 3–1, she participated in The Ultimate Fighter 26.

The Ultimate Fighter In August 2017, it was announced that Dobson would be one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion would take place.

Dobson, representing team Alvarez, faced Roxanne Modafferi and she lost by TKO due to punches in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Dobson made her promotional debut on December 1, 2017 on The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale against Ariel Beck. She won the fight via a technical knockout in round one.

Dobson next faced Lauren Mueller at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje on April 14, 2018. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Dobson faced Sabina Mazo on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Dobson faced Priscila Cachoeira (replacing Rachael Ostovich) on February 23, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168. Dobson lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Dobson faced Mariya Agapova on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15. She won the fight via TKO in the second round, securing the largest betting odds upset in UFC women's history (tied with Holly Holm's upset victory over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193). This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.

Dobson faced promotional newcomer Casey O'Neill on February 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 185. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

On March 11, 2021, it was announced that Shana was released from the UFC.

On March 23, 2021, Dobson announced her retirement from MMA.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) MMA Mania 2020 Upset of the Year vs. Mariya Agapova Combat Press 2020 Upset of the Year vs. Mariya Agapova LowKick MMA 2020 Upset of the Year vs. Mariya Agapova MMA Junkie 2020 Upset of the Year vs. Mariya Agapova

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Casey O'Neill TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mariya Agapova TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Priscila Cachoeira KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker

Auckland, New Zealand Loss

Sabina Mazo Decision (unanimous) UFC 241

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Lauren Mueller Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje

Glendale, Arizona, United States Win

Ariel Beck TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Rebecca Adney Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Knockout 35

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Nicco Montaño Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Will Power

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Cassandra Spatz Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Knockout 30

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Roxanne Modafferi TKO (elbows)

(air date)

Win

Morgan Solis TKO (strikes) Sugar Creek Showdown 28

Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Win

Bella Wasserman Submission (rear-naked choke) Sugar Creek Showdown 24

Hinton, Oklahoma, United States