Johnny Case

American mixed martial artist
72+1⁄2 in (184 cm)[3]StyleBoxingFighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTeamAlliance MMA (2014–2015)[4]
Power MMA (2015–2016)[4]
The MMA Lab (2016–present)[4]
Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts (2018–2021)[5]
Bonsai jiu-jitsu (2022–present)[6]RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Crouch[7]Years active2007–presentProfessional boxing recordTotal4Wins4By knockout4Losses0 Mixed martial arts recordTotal38Wins28By knockout20By submission4By decision4Losses9By knockout4By submission3By decision2Draws1 Other informationWebsite[1]Boxing record from BoxRecMixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Johnny Case (born June 28, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of RIZIN. A professional since 2007, he formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Professional Fighters League, and RFA.

Background

Case was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa.[4] He began wrestling in kindergarten and continued through Jefferson-Scranton High School from where he graduated.[8][4] He had a wrestling scholarship for college but opted to turn it down in pursuit of mixed martial arts career.[9]

Mixed martial arts career

Case began competing professionally almost immediately, losing in the first round in his first two fights after just one amateur fight, a first-round win. 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.[10][11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Case was initially slated to make his UFC debut as a short-notice replacement for Francisco Treviño to face Joe Ellenberger on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44.[12] However, Case did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.[13][14]

Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.[15] Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.[16]

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 Francisco Treviño.[17] On December 23, it was announced that Treviño had to pull out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by newcomer Frankie Perez.[18] Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.[19]

Case faced Francisco Treviño on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188.[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.[22][23] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[25] Case lost the fight via submission in the third round.[26] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[27]

Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104.[28] However, on January 19, Case pulled out of the fight with an injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo.[29]

Case faced Anthony Rocco Martin on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.[30] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[31] It was later announced that Case was released from the UFC.[32]

Professional Fighters League

Racking two victories in the regional circuit, Case signed with the Professional Fighters League to participate as an alternate on short notice against Jason High at PFL 7 on August 30, 2018.[33] However, High was not unable to make weight and Case was awarded a walkover victory with which he advanced to the playoffs.[34]

In the playoffs Case was pitted against Natan Schulte at PFL 9 on October 13, 2018.[35] The bout ended in a majority draw, but Schulte advanced to the semi-finals and Case was eliminated from the tournament.[36]

Rizin FF

As the first bout of his four-fight contract, Case faced Yusuke Yachi at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018.[37][38] He won the fight via TKO due to a cut in the second round.[39]

Case then faced Satoru Kitaoka at Rizin 17 on July 28, 2019.[40] He won the bout via technical knockout after the initial round.[41]

Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix

After the Kitaoka bout it was announced that Case would be participating the Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix.[42] In the quarterfinals at Rizin 19 on October 12, 2019, Case faced Roberto de Souza.[43] Case won the fight via first round knockout, advancing to the semifinals.[44]

In the semifinals which were at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019, Case faced Tofiq Musayev.[45] After the back-and-forth fight, Case lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[46]

Return to PFL

In January 2020 it was announced that Case will be returning to the PFL and participating the third season's lightweight division tournament.[47]

Case was expected to face Loik Radzhabov on April 23, 2021, at PFL 1.[48] However, due to an arrest, Case had to pull out and was replaced by Alexander Martinez.[49]

Return to Rizin FF

Case challenged for the Rizin Lightweight Championship against reigning champion Roberto de Souza at Rizin 35 on April 16, 2022.[50] He lost the bout in the first round via reverse triangle armbar.[51]

Case then faced Koji Taked at Rizin 37 on July 31, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[52]

Case was then scheduled to face Luiz Gustavo at Rizin 40 on December 31, 2022.[53] However, Gustavo was removed from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Nobumitsu Osawa.[54] Case won the fight by first-round knockout 36 seconds into the bout.[55]

Case was scheduled to face Ali Abdulkhalikov at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023.[56] However, due to undisclosed reasons, Case was removed from the bout and was replaced by Tatsyua Saika.

Personal life

Case has two sons – Kruz and Kuper – from a previous relationship.[57][4]

On April 1, 2021, Case was arrested for domestic battery charges in Las Vegas, Nevada.[58] Case claimed self-defense in throwing the victim to the ground to stop her from striking him. Due to Case corroborating the victim’s report that he threw her to the ground – along with his history as a professional fighter – police deemed him as the primary aggressor. The case was later dropped.[59]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Midwest Cage Championship
    • MCC Lightweight Championship (one time; former)
      • Three successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches 28 wins 9 losses
By knockout 20 4
By submission 4 3
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 28–9–1 Nobumitsu Osawa TKO (punches) Rizin 40 December 31, 2022 1 0:36 Saitama, Japan
Loss 27–9–1 Koji Takeda Decision (unanimous) Rizin 37 July 31, 2022 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
Loss 27–8–1 Roberto de Souza Submission (reverse triangle armbar) Rizin 35 April 17, 2022 1 3:32 Chōfu, Japan For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.
Loss 27–7–1 Tofiq Musayev TKO (punches) Rizin 20 December 31, 2019 1 2:46 Saitama, Japan Lightweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 27–6–1 Roberto de Souza TKO (punch) Rizin 19 October 12, 2019 1 1:15 Osaka, Japan Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 26–6–1 Satoru Kitaoka TKO (corner stoppage) Rizin 17 July 28, 2019 1 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 25–6–1 Yusuke Yachi TKO (doctor stoppage) Rizin 14 December 31, 2018 2 4:47 Saitama, Japan
Draw 24–6–1 Natan Schulte Draw (majority) PFL 9 October 13, 2018 2 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States 2018 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinal bout.
Win 24–6 Jose Luis Verdugo TKO (punches) Iron Boy MMA 12 July 28, 2018 1 0:36 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 23–6 Brandon Longano TKO (punches) Extreme Beatdown 21 March 10, 2018 2 3:25 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Loss 22–6 Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee June 25, 2017 3 5:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 22–5 Jake Matthews Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 2016 3 4:45 Brisbane, Australia Fight of the Night.
Win 22–4 Yan Cabral Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 21–4 Francisco Treviño Decision (unanimous) UFC 188 June 13, 2015 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 20–4 Frankie Perez TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 2015 3 1:54 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 19–4 Kazuki Tokudome Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson September 20, 2014 2 2:34 Saitama, Japan Performance of the Night.
Win 18–4 E.J. Brooks Decision (split) RFA 10 October 25, 2013 3 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 17–4 Ted Worthington TKO (submission to punches) MCC 49 August 2, 2013 2 2:47 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.
Win 16–4 Demi Deeds TKO (punches) MCC 46 February 22, 2013 2 4:12 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.
Win 15–4 Sean Wilson TKO (submission to punches) MCC 44 November 21, 2012 1 4:07 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.
Win 14–4 Jay Ellis KO (punch) Brutaal: Fight Night February 18, 2012 1 2:30 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Win 13–4 Derek Getzel Decision (unanimous) Brutaal: Fight Night July 30, 2011 3 5:00 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Win 12–4 Lonnie Scriven KO (punch) MCC 33 April 9, 2011 1 0:18 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Won the MCC Lightweight Championship.
Win 11–4 Jeremy Castro TKO (punches) MCC 31 January 15, 2011 2 0:29 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 10–4 Rick Glenn TKO (submission to punches) MCC 29 October 22, 2010 1 4:07 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 10–3 Tyler Mills KO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night August 27, 2010 1 0:31 Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Win 9–3 Mike Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) MCC 26 April 16, 2010 1 1:02 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 8–3 Derek Getzel TKO (punches) Brutaal: Strikeforce Final February 26, 2010 1 2:05 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 8–2 James Winters KO (punches) Iowa Insanity: II December 20, 2009 1 0:52 Boone, Iowa, United States
Win 7–2 Brandon Bergeron TKO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night November 25, 2009 1 1:18 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–2 Gabe Walbridge Submission (guillotine choke) Ambition Promotions: The Crucible September 12, 2009 2 0:29 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–2 Roland Larson KO (punch) Brutaal Fight Night April 11, 2009 1 0:59 Ames, Iowa, United States
Win 4–2 Nate Boebel KO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night February 21, 2009 1 0:51 LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States
Win 3–2 Travis Nath Submission (choke) Brutaal Fight Night December 13, 2008 1 1:03 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win 2–2 Tim Morris TKO (punches) Brutaal Fight Night July 12, 2008 1 2:50 Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Win 1–2 Jerald Steer KO (punch) Brutaal Fight Night June 13, 2008 1 0:48 Elko, Minnesota, United States
Loss 0–2 Marcus LeVesseur KO (punch) Seconds Out/Vivid MMA May 17, 2008 1 0:23 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loss 0–1 Chad Murphy Submission (armbar) Brutaal Fight Night December 5, 2007 1 N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

Professional boxing record

4 fights 4 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
4 Win 4–0 United States Antwaun Darnell Gross KO 1 (4), 0:32 12 November 2022 United States Wild rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US
3 Win 3–0 United States Thomas Allen KO 2 (4), 0:50 19 February 2022 United States Horizon Events Center, Clive, Iowa, US
2 Win 2–0 United States Joseph Borys KO 1 (4), 2:58 30 October 2021 United States Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US
1 Win 1–0 United States Jamarius Brown KO 2 (4), 1:10 17 July 2021 United States Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US

Entrepreneur career

Case made it public in 2016 that he was making his first investment, by purchasing Midwest Cage Championship from MCC founder, Ryan Hass. Based out of Des Moines, Iowa,[60] Johnny Hollywood got his start in MMA by fighting for MCC and would eventually become the MCC Lightweight Champion.

Case has stated that he is actively pursuing his life outside of his MMA career, as an entrepreneur and investor,[61] with his Venture Capital firm. Hollywood established his firm in 2015 and started to pick up steam in 2016.

See also

References

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External links

  • Johnny Hollywood website
  • Johnny Case at UFC
  • Professional MMA record for Johnny Case from Sherdog