Johnny Case

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

Johnny Case
BornJohnny Case
(1989-06-28) June 28, 1989
Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Other namesHollywood
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada, United States[1]
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Weight154.3 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach72 1⁄2 in (184 cm)[3]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamThe MMA Lab
Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts (2019–present)[4]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Crouch[5]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins27
By knockout19
By submission4
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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,[6] 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,[7] with his Venture Capital firm. Hollywood established his firm in 2015 and started to pick up steam in 2016.

Mixed martial arts career

Case was born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa. He began wrestling in kindergarten through high school, training in mixed martial arts after graduation. 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.[8][9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Case was initially slated to make his UFC debut as a short-notice replacement to face Joe Ellenberger on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44.[10] However, Case was did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.[11][12] Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52.[13] Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.[14]

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.[15] 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.[16] Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.[17]

Case faced Francisco Treviño on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77.[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[22] Case lost the fight via submission in the third round.[23] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[24]

Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104.[25] However, on January 19, Case pulled out of the fight with an injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo.[26]

Case faced Tony Martin on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112.[27] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28] It was later announced that Case was released by the UFC .[29]

Rizin FF

Case faced Yusuke Yachi at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018.[30] He won the fight via TKO due to a cut in the second round.

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

Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix

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

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

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.[31]

Personal life

Case resides in Las Vegas.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
34 matches 27 wins 7 losses
By knockout 19 4
By submission 4 2
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 27–7–1 Tofiq Musayev TKO (punches) Rizin 20 December 31, 2019 1 2:46 Saitama, Japan Lightweight Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Win 27–6–1 Roberto de Souza TKO (punch) Rizin 19 October 12, 2019 1 1:15 Osaka, Japan Lightweight Grand Prix Quarter-Finals
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 Submission (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 Submission (punches) MCC 44 November 21, 2012 1 4:07 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Won 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
Win 11–4 Jeremy Castro TKO (punches) MCC 33 January 15, 2011 2 0:29 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 10–4 Rick Glenn Submission (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

See also

References
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  2. "Fight Card - UFC 188 Velasquez vs. Werdum". UFC.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
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