Brett Johns | |
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Born | Thomas Brett Johns February 21, 1992 Swansea, Wales |
Other names | The Pikey |
Nationality | Welsh |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Reach | 71 |
Fighting out of | Pontarddulais |
Rank | Black belt in Judo Brown belt in Muay Thai Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Years active | 2012–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 8 |
Losses | 0 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Brett Johns (born 21 February 1992) is a Welsh professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2012, he formerly competed for Cage Warriors and Titan FC, and was Bantamweight Champion for both promotions.
Johns made his mixed martial arts debut as an amateur in 2011 where he compiled an undefeated record of 3 - 0. He turned professional in 2012 and competed on the regional circuit with stints in Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and Titan Fighting Championships where he was the Bantamweight Champion for each promotion.
Johns signed with the UFC in 2016.
Johns made his promotional debut on 19 November 2016 against Kwan Ho Kwak at UFC Fight Night 99. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Johns was expected to face Ian Entwistle on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107. Entwistle missed weight at the weigh ins coming in at 139lbs, 3lbs over the bantamweight limit of 136lbs. He forfeited 20% of his fight purse to his opponent. The following day, Entwistle's medical clearance was revoked following a trip the hospital and the bout was canceled.
Johns was expected to face Mitch Gagnon on 16 July 2017 at UFC Fight Night 113. However, Gagnon was removed from the card on 27 June and replaced by Albert Morales. Johns won the bout by unanimous decision.
Professional MMA record for Brett Johns from Sherdog