Tony Johnson Jr.

"Hulk"

18-11-1

United StatesLast 5

Pro bare-knuckle 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Kirill Kornilov · Unanimous Decision · Apr 12, 2026

18-11-1 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Cheick KongoMD · R3 5:00

BellatorBellator 161: Kongo vs Johnson·September 16, 2016

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Tony Johnson Jr. holds a professional MMA record of 18-11-1. Johnson has won 18 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Johnson also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Most recent fight: September 16, 2016. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 265 lbs120 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
DOB: Feb 7, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Killeen, Texas

Career history

LOSS
vs Kirill Kornilov
ACA 202: Kornilov vs. Johnson· Apr 12, 2026· Heavyweight· 18-11-1 vs 20-3-1
UD
LOSS
vs Amir Aliakbari
ACA 194: Aliakbari vs. Johnson· Oct 23, 2025· Heavyweight· 18-10-1 vs 16-4
UD
LOSS
vs Alikhan Vakhaev
ACA 178: Goncharov vs Bogatyrev· Aug 16, 2024· Heavyweight· 18-9-1 vs 14-3
UD
WIN
vs Carlos Felipe
ACA 173: Frolov vs. Yankovskiy· Mar 29, 2024· Heavyweight· 18-8-1 vs 12-4
SD
WIN
vs Denis Smoldarev
ACA 165: Dakaev vs. Batista· Nov 3, 2023· Heavyweight· 17-8-1 vs 18-11
TKO
R1 · 0:20
LOSS
vs Anton Vyazigin
ACA 158: Mokhnatkin vs Olenichev· Jun 2, 2023· Heavyweight· 16-8-1 vs 16-4
UD
LOSS
vs Evgeniy Goncharov
ACA 145: Slipenko vs. Abdulaev· Sep 23, 2022· Heavyweight· 16-7-1 vs 17-3
TKO
R1 · 4:38
LOSS
vs Salimgirey Rasulov
ACA 138: Vagaev vs. Gadzhidaudov· Mar 26, 2022· Heavyweight· 16-6-1 vs 22-7
TKO
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Mukhumat Vakhaev×2Title bout · Title win #2
ACA 132: Johnson vs. Vakhaev· Nov 19, 2021· Heavyweight· 16-5-1 vs 10-5-1
TKO
R1 · 4:25
WIN
vs Dmitry Poberezhets×1Title bout · Title win #1
ACA 122: Johnson vs. Poberezhets· Apr 23, 2021· Heavyweight· 15-5-1 vs 26-6-1
TKO
R3 · 4:04
WIN
vs Daniel Omielanczuk
ACA 114· Nov 26, 2020· Heavyweight· 14-5-1 vs 24-10-1
TKO
R1 · 1:09
LOSS
vs Evgeniy Goncharov
ACA 97: Krasnodar· Aug 31, 2019· Heavyweight· 13-5-1 vs 14-2
UD
NC
vs Evgeniy Goncharov
ACA 96: Lodz· Jun 8, 2019· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 13-2
NC
R3 · 0:50
WIN
vs Denis Smoldarev
ACA 92: Poland· Feb 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 13-5
SUB
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs D.J. Linderman
Final Fight Championship 34· Nov 16, 2018· Heavyweight· 12-4-1 vs 21-16
UD
DRAW
vs Aleksander Emelianenko
WFCA 50· Aug 18, 2018· Heavyweight· 11-4-1 vs 28-7-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Vitaly Minakov
Fight Nights Global 82· Dec 16, 2017· Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 21-0
TKO
R2 · 0:38
WIN
vs Baga Agaev
Fight Nights Global 68· Jun 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 28-20
TKO
R1 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Cheick Kongo
Bellator 161: Kongo vs Johnson· Sep 16, 2016· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 25-10-2
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Raphael Butler
Bellator 148: Daley vs Uhrich· Jan 29, 2016· Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 9-2-1
TKO
R3 · 4:24
WIN
vs Alexander Volkov
Bellator 136: Brooks vs Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 24-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robert Neal
V3 Fights: Neal vs. Johnson· Nov 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 3-2
TKO
R1 · 1:21
LOSS
vs Chris Lokteff
ONE FC 12: Warrior Spirit· Nov 15, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 12-1
SD
WIN
vs Tim Sylvia
ONE FC 9: Rise to Power· May 31, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 31-9
TKO
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Derrick Lewis
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 46· Jun 25, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 4-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Boban Simic
KOTC: Infusion· Nov 13, 2010· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 8-5-1
UD
LOSS
vs Daniel Cormier
KOTC: Imminent Danger· Aug 13, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Tony Lopez×1Title bout · Title win #1
KOTC: Legacy· Mar 26, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 18-3
UD
WIN
vs Cedric James
Florida Regional· Sep 26, 2009· 3-0 vs 0-4
TKO
WIN
vs Steven Banks
North Carolina Regional· Aug 22, 2009· 2-0 vs 4-2
DEC
WIN
vs Kenny Garner
Florida Regional· Nov 6, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Nashville MMA

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power61

Punch speed71

Kick speed54

Accuracy83

Takedowns89

Ground striking97

Submissions53

Chin96

Body strength94

Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-11-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.79per min

Strikes absorbed3.04per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.14per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed27%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tony Johnson Jr. sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#3 Longest average fight time, Heavyweight17:34

ACA

Recent & upcoming opponents

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1724▲15
Peak: 1724Nov 16, 2018
Rated fights: 16

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tony Johnson Jr. fight next?

Tony Johnson Jr. has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tony Johnson Jr.'s record?

Tony Johnson Jr.'s professional MMA record is 18-11-1.

Who is Tony Johnson Jr. fighting next?

Tony Johnson Jr.'s next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tony Johnson Jr. fight last?

Tony Johnson Jr. most recently fought Cheick Kongo at Bellator 161: Kongo vs Johnson on Friday, September 16, 2016, LOSS (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Tony Johnson Jr. fight in?

Tony Johnson Jr. fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Tony Johnson Jr. have?

Tony Johnson Jr. has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Tony Johnson Jr.?

Tony Johnson Jr. is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Tony Johnson Jr. weigh?

Tony Johnson Jr. weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Tony Johnson Jr.'s reach?

Tony Johnson Jr. has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Tony Johnson Jr.?

Tony Johnson Jr. is 40 years old (born Feb 7, 1986).

Where is Tony Johnson Jr. from?

Tony Johnson Jr. is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY