Johnny Case

Johnny Case
Born June 28, 1989
Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Other names Hollywood
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Team Alliance MMA
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Myles Jury
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 24
Wins 20
By knockout 12
By submission 6
By decision 2
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Johnny Case (born June 28, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, Case has also formerly competed for the RFA.

Mixed martial arts career

Case was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa. He began wrestling as a youngster, competing through high school and began training mixed martial arts upon his graduation at the age of 18. Case began competing professionally almost immediately, and was finished in the first round by older, experienced fighters in his first two fights. He competed for various regional promotions across the Midwest for several years, compiling a record of 18-4 along the way, before signing with the UFC on the heels of an eight fight win streak in the spring of 2014.[2][3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Case was initially tabbed to make his promotional debut as a short notice replacement to face Joe Ellenberger on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.[4] However, Case was forced of of the fight with an undisclosed medical issue and was replaced by James Moontasri.[5]

Case eventually made his debut against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52.[6] Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.[7]

Case was linked to a bout with Paul Felder on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59. However, Felder elected to fight as a replacement against Danny Castillo at UFC 182 and was briefly replaced by Frank Trevino.[8] On December 23, it was announced that Trevino had to pull out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by newcomer Frankie Perez.[9] Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.[10]

Case is expected to face Francisco Trevino on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–4 Frankie Perez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 2015 3 1:54 Boston Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4 Kazuki Tokudome Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson September 20, 2014 2 2:34 Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–4 E.J. Brooks Decision (split) RFA 10 October 25, 2013 3 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–4 Ted Worthington Submission (punches) MCC 49 August 2, 2013 2 2:47 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–4 Demi Deeds TKO (punches) MCC 46 February 22, 2013 2 4:12 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–4 Sean Wilson Submission (punches) MCC 44 November 21, 2012 1 4:07 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–4 Jay Ellis KO (punch) Brutaal: Fight Night February 18, 2012 1 2:30 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4 Derek Getzel Decision (unanimous) Brutaal: Fight Night July 30, 2011 3 5:00 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4 Lonnie Scriven KO (punch) MCC 33 April 9, 2011 1 0:18 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 Jeremy Castro TKO (punches) MCC 33 January 15, 2011 2 0:29 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–4 Rick Glenn Submission (punches) MCC 29 October 22, 2010 1 4:07 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Tyler Mills KO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night August 27, 2010 1 0:31 Jefferson, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Mike Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) MCC 26 April 16, 2010 1 1:02 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Derek Getzel TKO (punches) Brutaal: Strikeforce Final February 26, 2010 1 2:05 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 James Winters KO (punches) Iowa Insanity: II December 20, 2009 1 0:52 Boone, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Brandon Bergeron TKO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night November 25, 2009 1 1:18 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 Gabe Walbridge Submission (guillotine choke) Ambition Promotions: The Crucible September 12, 2009 2 0:29 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Roland Larson KO (punch) Brutaal Fight Night April 11, 2009 1 0:59 Ames, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Nate Boebel KO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night February 21, 2009 1 0:51 LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–2 Travis Nath Submission Brutaal Fight Night December 13, 2008 1 1:03 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–2 Tim Morris TKO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night July 12, 2008 1 2:50 Jefferson, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–2 Jerald Steer KO (punch) Brutaal Fight Night June 13, 2008 1 0:48 Elko, Minnesota, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–2 Marcus LeVesseur KO (punch) Seconds Out/Vivid MMA May 17, 2008 1 0:23 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Chad Murphy Submission (armbar) Brutaal Fight Night December 5, 2007 1 N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night McGregor vs. Siver". UFC.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-06-11). "Welcome to the UFC Phillips, Case and Lazaro". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  3. ↑ Scott Reister (2015-02-08). "Iowan breaks into UFC". kcci.com. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  4. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-06-10). "Joe Ellenberger vs. Johnny Case official for UFC Fight Night 44". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  5. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-06-11). "Johnny Case out of UFC Fight Night 44 bout against Joe Ellenberger". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  6. ↑ Ariel Helwani (2014-07-09). "Following eye surgery, Johnny Case set for UFC debut". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-07-09.
  7. ↑ Staff (2014-09-20). "UFC Fight Night 52 bonuses: Hunt, Case, Kang, Tanaka win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-20.
  8. ↑ Staff (2014-12-08). "With Paul Felder out, Johnny Case now meets Francisco Trevino at UFC Fight Night 59". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
  9. ↑ Jamie Penick (2014-12-23). "Frank Trevino injured, newcomer Frankie Perez steps in against Johnny Case at UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston". mmatorch.com. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
  10. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-01-18). "UFC Fight Night 59 results: Johnny Case grinds out, finishes Frankie Perez". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
  11. ↑ Staff (2015-03-27). "Johnny Case vs. Francisco Trevino rebooked for UFC 188 in Mexico City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-27.

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