WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) announced today the launch of its Flyweight Division (125lbs) with a feature fight between John “The Magician” Dodson and Jose “The Pistol” Villarisco at UWC 5: Man “O” War on February 21, 2009 at the George Mason University Patriot Center Arena in Fairfax, VA.

John “The Magician” Dodson (6-4) fights out of Greg Jackson’s legendary MMA camp in Albuquerque, N.M. A returning UWC veteran, Dodson is widely considered one of the most entertaining and imaginative MMA fighters at any weight. A two-time state high school wrestling champion in New Mexico, Dodson took top bantamweight contender Mike Easton to a split decision at UWC 4: Confrontation in October.  Dodson has been featured on the Versus Network’s TapouT mixed martial arts reality show.

Jose “The Pistol” Villarisco (0-0) is a champion kickboxer and submission grappler who is making his pro debut at UWC 5: Man “O” War. Villarisco trains with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Lloyd Irvin and UFC Fighter Brandon "The Truth" Vera as part of Team Lloyd Irvin in Camp Springs, MD. A three-time WKA Muay Thai national champion and Virginia State Kickboxing champion, Jose is also a respected grappler with titles from the NAGA world championships and Grapplers Quest and a jiu jitsu purple belt under Lloyd Irvin.

“I’m thrilled to be putting on this fight,” said UWC CEO S. Marcello Foran. “MMA fans who’ve had the opportunity to see flyweight fights know that there’s just nothing comparable to the speed and skill you can see on display in a 125 lb. fight. No matter who wins this fight, the winner will have established himself as one of the top flyweight fighters in the United States.”

The card will be co-headlined by the first ever UWC bantamweight world championship fight featuring Mike “The Hulk” Easton vs Chase “The Rage” Beebe and a light heavyweight battle between Antwain “The Juggernaut” Britt vs Jamal “The Suit” Patterson.