Other names Hollywood Reach 72.0 in (183 cm) Division Lightweight | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Nationality American Name Johnny Case | |
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Born June 28, 1989 (age 34)
Jefferson, Iowa, United States ( 1989-06-28 ) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) Profiles | ||
Before johnny case was johnny hollywood
Johnny Hollywood (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, Johnny Hollywood has also formerly competed for the Midwest Cage Championship and Resurrection Fighting Alliance.
Contents
- Before johnny case was johnny hollywood
- Ufc 188 johnny case says trevino called him p sy for takedowns
- Entrepreneur career
- Mixed martial arts career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Ufc 188 johnny case says trevino called him p sy for takedowns
Entrepreneur career
Johnny Hollywood made it public in 2016 that he was making his first investment, by purchasing MCC - Midwest Cage Championship, from MCC Founder, Ryan Hass. Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, Johnny Hollywood got his start in MMA by fighting for MCC and would eventually become the MCC Lightweight Champion.
Johnny Hollywood has stated that he is actively pursuing his life outside of his MMA career, as an entrepreneur and investor, with his Venture Capital firm. Hollywood established his firm in 2015 and started to pick up steam in 2016.
Mixed martial arts career
Johnny Hollywood was (born Johnny Case) and raised in Jefferson, Iowa. He began wrestling in high school, training in mixed martial arts after graduation. Johnny Hollywood began competing professionally almost immediately, losing in the first round 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.
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. However, Case was did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri. Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.
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. 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. Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.
Case faced Francisco Trevino on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. Case lost the fight via submission in the third round. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.
Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104. However on January 19, Case pulled out of the fight with an injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo.
Case faced Tony Martin on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. He lost the fight via unanimous decsion.