Johnny Case

{{short description|American mixed martial artist|bot=PearBOT 5}}

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| birth_place = Jefferson, Iowa, United States

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| residence = Las Vegas, Nevada, United States{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/off-guard-johny-case-thrives-vegas-rizin-ff-lightweight-grand-prix|title=Off Guard: Johnny Case thriving in Vegas ahead of Rizin FF lightweight GP|author=Simon Head|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 8, 2019}}

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| weight_lb = 156

| weight_class = Lightweight

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| style = Boxing

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| team = Alliance MMA (2014–2015){{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTcyMzM0LnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xMDUzMDA1Nw|title=Hollywood rising with Rizin|date=April 30, 2022|host=Josh Jesse}}
Power MMA (2015–2016)
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| rank = Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Crouch{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/johnny-case|title=Johnny Case - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=June 14, 2015}}

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Johnny Case (born June 28, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer 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. He began wrestling in kindergarten and continued through Jefferson-Scranton High School from where he graduated.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0E-XRoKHA|title=MMA Discussion Podcast Episode 28 (Johnny Case)|date=March 23, 2015|author=Nick Peralta|via=YouTube}} He had a wrestling scholarship for college but opted to turn it down in pursuit of mixed martial arts career.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QZjL4YFZU|title=True Story #26 Johnny Case|date=May 21, 2021|via=YouTube|author=John Gibson}}

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.{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/11/5800680/ufc-174-signs-phillips-san-antonio-case-vs-ellenberger-176-lazaro-vs-vick|title=Welcome to the UFC Phillips, Case and Lazaro|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|accessdate=June 11, 2014|date=June 11, 2014|archive-date=June 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613005917/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/11/5800680/ufc-174-signs-phillips-san-antonio-case-vs-ellenberger-176-lazaro-vs-vick|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.kcci.com/sports/iowan-breaks-into-ufc/31167044|title=Iowan breaks into UFC|publisher=kcci.com|author=Scott Reister|accessdate=February 8, 2015|date=February 8, 2015}}

=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.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/06/joe-ellenberger-vs-johnny-case-official-for-ufc-fight-night-44/|title=Joe Ellenberger vs. Johnny Case official for UFC Fight Night 44|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Jason Floyd|accessdate=June 10, 2014|date=June 10, 2014}} However, Case did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/06/johnny-case-out-of-ufc-fight-night-44-bout-against-joe-ellenberger/|title=Johnny Case out of UFC Fight Night 44 bout against Joe Ellenberger|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Jason Floyd|accessdate=June 11, 2014|date=June 11, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2014/06/18/james-moontasri-signs-fight-joe-ellenberger-ufc-fight-night-44/ |title=James Moontasri signs on to fight Joe Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night 44 |author= |date=June 18, 2014 |website=The Fight Corner |access-date=August 28, 2014 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220045004/http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2014/06/18/james-moontasri-signs-fight-joe-ellenberger-ufc-fight-night-44/ |url-status=dead }}

Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/7/9/5885255/following-eye-surgery-johnny-case-set-for-ufc-debut|title=Following eye surgery, Johnny Case set for UFC debut|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|accessdate=July 9, 2014|date=July 9, 2014}} Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-52-bonuses-hunt-case-kang-tanaka-win-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 52 bonuses: Hunt, Case, Kang, Tanaka win $50,000|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=September 20, 2014|accessdate=September 20, 2014}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/with-paul-felder-out-johnny-case-now-meets-francisco-trevino-at-ufc-fight-night-59|title=With Paul Felder out, Johnny Case now meets Francisco Trevino at UFC Fight Night 59|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=December 8, 2014|accessdate=December 8, 2014}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_24333.shtml|title=Frank Trevino injured, newcomer Frankie Perez steps in against Johnny Case at UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston|publisher=mmatorch.com|author=Jamie Penick|date=December 23, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}} Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/ufc-fight-night-59-results-johnny-case-grinds-out-finishes-frankie-perez|title=UFC Fight Night 59 results: Johnny Case grinds out, finishes Frankie Perez|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=January 18, 2015|accessdate=January 18, 2015}}

Case faced Francisco Treviño on June 13, 2015, at UFC 188.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/03/johnny-case-vs-francisco-trevino-rebooked-for-ufc-188-in-mexico-city|title=Johnny Case vs. Francisco Trevino rebooked for UFC 188 in Mexico City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=March 27, 2015|accessdate=March 27, 2015}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-188-results-johnny-case-works-through-eye-poke-to-sweep-francisco-trevino|title=UFC 188 results: Johnny Case works through eye poke to sweep Francisco Trevino|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=June 13, 2015|accessdate=June 13, 2015}}

As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2015/08/yan-cabral-vs-johnny-case-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-77/|title=Yan Cabral vs. Johnny Case slated for UFC Fight Night 77 on November 7 in Brazil |publisher=themmareport.com |author=Staff|date=August 18, 2015|accessdate=August 18, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/johnny-case-signs-5-fight-ufc-deal-looks-to-conquer-brazil-in-november|title=Johnny Case signs 5-fight UFC deal, looks to conquer Brazil in November|date=August 14, 2015|author=Damon Martin|work=Fox Sports}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-77-results-johnny-case-runs-streak-to-12-outpoints-yan-cabral|title=UFC Fight Night 77 results: Johnny Case runs streak to 12, outpoints Yan Cabral|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=November 7, 2015|accessdate=November 7, 2015}}

Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/19/10793944/johnny-case-vs-jake-matthews-set-for-ufc-fight-night-84-in-brisbane|title=Johnny Case vs. Jake Matthews set for UFC Fight Night 84 in Brisbane|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Hunter A. Homistek|date=January 19, 2016|accessdate=January 19, 2016}} Case lost the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-fight-night-85-results-jake-matthews-submits-johnny-case-with-seconds-left-in-fight|title=UFC Fight Night 85 results: Jake Matthews submits Johnny Case with seconds left in fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=March 19, 2016|accessdate=March 19, 2016}} Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Brisbane-Bonuses-Magny-Hunt-Matthews-Case-Earn-3650K-102215|title=UFC Fight Night Brisbane bonuses: Magny, Hunt, Matthews, Case earn $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=March 20, 2016|accessdate=March 20, 2016}}

Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/johnny-case-vs-james-vick-in-the-works-ufc-fight-night-houston-super-bowl-112916|title=Johnny Case vs. James Vick in the works for UFC Fight Night in Houston|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=November 29, 2016|accessdate=November 29, 2016}} However, on January 19, Case pulled out of the fight with an injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/1/19/14324378/after-injuries-to-original-opponents-james-vick-and-abel-trujillo-to-fight-in-houston|title=After injuries to original opponents, James Vick and Abel Trujillo fight in Houston|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=MMA Fighting Newswire|date=2017-01-19|accessdate=2017-01-19}}

Case faced Anthony Rocco Martin on June 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/johnny-case-expected-to-meet-tony-martin-at-ufc-fight-night-in-oklahoma-city-051117|title=Johnny Case expected to meet Tony Martin at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2017-05-11|accessdate=2017-05-12}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-112-results-tony-martin-wins-unanimous-decision-johnny-case|title=UFC Fight Night 112 results: Tony Martin wins hotly contested affair over rival Johnny Case|date=2017-06-25|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-26|language=en-US}} It was later announced that Case was released from the UFC.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters|title=Comprehensive list of current UFC fighters|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2018-02-01}}

=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.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/08/brian-foster-ramsey-nijem-ruled-out-pfl-playoffs-johnny-case-jason-high-winner-in|title=Brian Foster, Ramsey Nijem ruled out of PFL playoffs, Johnny Case vs. Jason High winner gets in|date=August 27, 2018|work=MMAjunkie.com}} However, High was not unable to make weight and Case was awarded a walkover victory with which he advanced to the playoffs.{{cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/pfl-7-jason-high-vs-johnny-case-canceled|title=Jason High misses weight for PFL 7 vs. Johnny Case, who qualifies for playoffs after cancellation|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=August 29, 2018}}

In the playoffs Case was pitted against Natan Schulte at PFL 9 on October 13, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/9/24/17895904/light-heavyweight-lightweight-playoffs-set-for-pfl-9-in-long-beach|title=Light heavyweight, lightweight playoffs set for PFL 9 in Long Beach|date=September 24, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com}} The bout ended in a majority draw, but Schulte advanced to the semi-finals and Case was eliminated from the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/10/pfl-9-results-million-dollar-finals-set-vinny-magalhaes-sean-oconnell-natan-rashid-schulte-magomedov/2|title=PFL 9 results: Two more $1 million finals set with Magalhaes-O'Connell, Schulte-Magomedov|date=October 14, 2018|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=John Morgan}}

=Rizin FF=

As the first bout of his four-fight contract, Case faced Yusuke Yachi at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/axed-ufc-flyweights-justin-scoggins-ulka-sasaki-japan-rizin-ff-14|title=Axed UFC flyweights Justin Scoggins, Ulka Sasaki head to Japan for Rizin FF 14|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 29, 2018}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHm1B82zYw|title=Johnny Case on LWGP, story of PFL/UFC departures, amazing Japanese scene, mindset days before war|date=December 30, 2019|via=YouTube|author=Bad Moon Rizin}} He won the fight via TKO due to a cut in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/12/31/rizin-14-mayweather-tenshin/|title=RIZIN 14 Results and Recap: Floyd Mayweather Finishes Tenshin Nasukawa In Minutes|date=December 31, 2018|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jason Payne}}

Case then faced Satoru Kitaoka at Rizin 17 on July 28, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/rizin-17-fight-announcements-johnny-case-seo-hee-ham-and-mizuto-hirota-and-more/|title=RIZIN.17 fight announcements; Johnny Case, Seo Hee Ham and Mizuto Hirota and more|website=fightbookmma.com|date=26 June 2019 }} He won the bout via technical knockout after the initial round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/7/28/8933683/rizin-17-results-and-highlights-mikuru-asakura-dominates-yusuke-yachi-in-grudge-match|title=Rizin 17 results and highlights: Mikuru Asakura dominates Yusuke Yachi in grudge match|date=July 28, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Peter Carroll}}

==Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix==

After the Kitaoka bout it was announced that Case would be participating the Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix.{{cite web|url=https://fansided.com/2019/09/11/rizin-lightweight-tournament-fighters-revealed/|title=RIZIN Lightweight Grand Prix tournament fighters revealed|date=September 11, 2019|author=Amy Kaplan|website=fansided.com}} In the quarterfinals at Rizin 19 on October 12, 2019, Case faced Roberto de Souza.{{cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2019/09/23/rizin-19-lightweight-grand-prix-brackets-revealed/|title=RIZIN 19 Lightweight Grand Prix Brackets Revealed|author=Andrew Benjamin|date=September 23, 2019|website=mmasucka.com}} Case won the fight via first round knockout, advancing to the semifinals.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/10/12/20910934/rizin-19-jiri-prochazka-blasts-fabio-maldonado-kai-asakura-ulka-sasaki-mma|title=Rizin 19 results: Jiri Prochazka blasts through Fabio Maldonado, Kai Asakura overwhelms Ulka Sasaki|date=October 12, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Peter Carroll}}

In the semifinals which were at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019, Case faced Tofiq Musayev.{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/rizin/rizin-20-bout-order-revealed-bantamweight-title-fight-headlines-15-fight-card/|title= RIZIN 20 bout order revealed, bantamweight title fight headlines 15-fight card|date=December 21, 2019|website=thebodylockmma.com|author=Mike Skytte}} After the back-and-forth fight, Case lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/12/31/21044214/rizin-20-results-manel-kape-stops-kai-asakura-to-claim-bantamweight-title|title=RIZIN 20 results: Manel Kape stops Kai Asakura to claim bantamweight title |date=December 31, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Peter Carroll}}

=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Johnny-Case-Signs-with-PFL-for-Upcoming-Lightweight-Season-168225|title=Johnny Case Signs with PFL for Upcoming Lightweight Season|date=January 2, 2020|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield}}

Case was expected to face Loik Radzhabov on April 23, 2021, at PFL 1.{{cite web |last1=Head |first1=Simon |title=Anthony Pettis vs. Clay Collard to headline PFL 2021 season opener |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/02/pfl-2021-week-1-anthony-pettis-vs-clay-collard-headline-season-opener |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=23 February 2021 |access-date=23 February 2021}} However, due to an arrest, Case had to pull out and was replaced by Alexander Martinez.{{cite tweet |number=1379486465877544962 |title=ROSTER UPDATE: @Mmartinez_alex steps in for Johnny Case at #PFL1 |user=profightleague|author=Professional Fighters League |access-date=14 May 2022 |language=en}}

=Return to Rizin FF=

Case challenged for the Rizin Lightweight Championship against reigning champion Roberto de Souza at Rizin 35 on April 16, 2022.{{cite web |title=【RIZIN】3大タイトルマッチが決定！サトシvs.ケース、牛久vs.斎藤、浜崎vs.伊澤がベルトを賭けて再戦＝4月16日（土）『RIZIN.35』府中 |url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/dd9c797601f309e09ba01b9aabc2da4aced73037 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=news.yahoo.co.jp |archive-date=10 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310073554/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/dd9c797601f309e09ba01b9aabc2da4aced73037 |url-status=dead }} He lost the bout in the first round via reverse triangle armbar.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Roberto De Souza Submits Johnny Case, Defends Lightweight Championship at Rizin 35 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Roberto-De-Souza-Submits-Johnny-Case-Defends-Lightweight-Championship-at-Rizin-35-186055 |access-date=2022-04-17 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Case then faced Koji Taked at Rizin 37 on July 31, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/30/rizin-37-full-results/|title=RIZIN 37: Full Results|date=July 30, 2022|publisher=cagesidepress.com}}

Case was then scheduled to face Luiz Gustavo at Rizin 40 on December 31, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/john-dodson-faces-hideo-tokoro-at-rizin-40/|title= John Dodson faces Hideo Tokoro at Rizin 40 |date=November 17, 2022|website=asianmma.com}} However, Gustavo was removed from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Nobumitsu Osawa.{{cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/ren-hiramoto-to-face-mystery-opponent-at-rizin-40/|title= Ren Hiramoto to face mystery opponent at Rizin 40 |date=December 21, 2022|website=asianmma.com}} Case won the fight by first-round knockout 36 seconds into the bout.{{Cite web |title=【RIZIN】元UFCのジョニー・ケースが右フックで戦慄の36秒殺、4試合ぶり勝利（ENCOUNT） |url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/43b8c8245b82b9bcb7e7dcb6783c5b5a91a8083a |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Yahoo!ニュース |language=ja |archive-date=2023-01-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102001346/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/43b8c8245b82b9bcb7e7dcb6783c5b5a91a8083a |url-status=dead }}

Case was scheduled to face Ali Abdulkhalikov at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://asianmma.com/mikuru-asakura-faces-juntaro-ushiku-at-rizin-landmark-5/|title= Mikuru Asakura faces Juntaro Ushiku at Rizin Landmark 5 |date=March 6, 2023|website=asianmma.com}} However, due to undisclosed reasons, Case was removed from the bout and was replaced by Tatsyua Saika.

Case next fought Japanese Kickboxer Noah Bey at Rizin 47 on June 9, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/four_bouts_added_to_rizin_47_lineup_on_june_9/s1_16996_40354593 | title=MMA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights }} Case missed weight coming at 158.7 pounds for this Lightweight bout and received a point deduction should this fight go to the distance. Case would go on to lose the bout via unanimous decision in a fight he would've won without the point deduction.{{cite web | url=https://mmasucka.com/2024/06/08/rizin-47-results-kyoji-horiguchi-vs-sergio-pettis-2/ | title=Rizin 47 Results: Kyoji Horiguchi vs Sergio Pettis 2 | date=9 June 2024 }}

Personal life

Case has two sons – Kruz and Kuper – from a previous relationship.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/johnny-case-taking-one-fight-time|title=Johnny Case: Taking One Fight at a Time|date=November 3, 2015|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Mike Straka}}

On April 1, 2021, Case was arrested for domestic battery charges in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web |title=MMA's Johnny Case Arrested for Domestic Battery In Las Vegas |url=https://www.tmz.com/2021/04/02/mma-john-case-arrested-for-domestic-battery-in-vegas/ |website=TMZ |date=3 April 2021 |access-date=3 April 2021 |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-04-07|title=PFL's Johnny Case claims self-defense in alleged domestic battery of ex-girlfriend|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/7/22372643/pfls-johnny-case-claims-self-defense-in-alleged-domestic-battery-of-ex-girlfriend|access-date=2022-01-03|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Kazuki Tokudome}}
Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Jake Matthews}}

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

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{small|Catchweight (158.7 lb) bout; Case missed weight.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| {{nowrap|28–9–1}}

|Nobumitsu Osawa

|TKO (punches)

|Rizin 40

|{{dts|2022|December|31}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 0:36

|Saitama, Japan

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 27–9–1

|Koji Takeda

|Decision (unanimous)

|Rizin 37

|{{dts|2022|July|31}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Saitama, Japan

|{{small|Catchweight (159 lb) bout.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|27–8–1

|Roberto de Souza

|Submission (reverse triangle armbar)

|Rizin 35

|{{dts|2022|April|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:32

|Chōfu, Japan

| {{small|For the Rizin Lightweight Championship.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|27–7–1

|Tofiq Musayev

|TKO (punches)

|Rizin 20

|{{dts|2019|December|31}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:46

|Saitama, Japan

|{{small|2019 Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix Semifinal.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|27–6–1

|Roberto de Souza

|TKO (submission to punch)

|Rizin 19

|{{dts|2019|October|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:15

|Osaka, Japan

|{{small|2019 Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|26–6–1

|Satoru Kitaoka

|TKO (corner stoppage)

|Rizin 17

|{{dts|2019|July|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|5:00

|Saitama, Japan

|{{yes2}}Win

| align=center|25–6–1

|Yusuke Yachi

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|Rizin 14

|{{dts|2018|December|31}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:47

|Saitama, Japan

|{{draw}}Draw

|align=center|24–6–1

|Natan Schulte

|Draw (majority)

|PFL 9 (2018)

|{{dts|2018|October|13}}

|align=center| 2

|align=center| 5:00

|Long Beach, California, United States

|{{small|2018 PFL Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 24–6

|Jose Luis Verdugo

|TKO (punches)

|Iron Boy MMA 12

|{{dts|2018|July|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:36

|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 23–6

|Brandon Longano

|TKO (punches)

|Extreme Beatdown 21

|{{dts|2018|March|10}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:25

|New Town, North Dakota, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–6

|Anthony Rocco Martin

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee

|{{dts|2017|June|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–5

|Jake Matthews

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir

|{{dts|2016|March|20}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 4:45

|Brisbane, Australia

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–4

|Yan Cabral

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3

|{{dts|2015|November|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|São Paulo, Brazil

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 21–4

|Francisco Treviño

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 188

|{{dts|2015|June|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Mexico City, Mexico

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 20–4

|Frankie Perez

|TKO (elbows and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver

|{{dts|2015|January|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:54

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 19–4

|Kazuki Tokudome

|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson

|{{dts|2014|September|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:34

|Saitama, Japan

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 18–4

|E.J. Brooks

|Decision (split)

|RFA 10

|{{dts|2013|October|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 17–4

|Ted Worthington

|TKO (submission to punches)

|MCC 49

|{{dts|2013|August|2}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:47

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{small|Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 16–4

|Demi Deeds

|TKO (punches)

|MCC 46

|{{dts|2013|February|22}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:12

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{small|Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 15–4

|Sean Wilson

|TKO (submission to punches)

|MCC 44

|{{dts|2012|November|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:07

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{small|Defended the MCC Lightweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 14–4

|Jay Ellis

| KO (punch)

|Brutaal: Fight Night

|{{dts|2012|February|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:30

|Red Wing, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 13–4

|Derek Getzel

|Decision (unanimous)

|Brutaal: Fight Night

|{{dts|2011|July|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Red Wing, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 12–4

|Lonnie Scriven

|KO (punch)

|MCC 33

|{{dts|2011|April|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:18

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{small|Won the MCC Lightweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 11–4

|Jeremy Castro

|TKO (punches)

|MCC 31

|{{dts|2011|January|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:29

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 10–4

|Rick Glenn

|TKO (submission to punches)

|MCC 29

|{{dts|2010|October|22}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:07

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 10–3

|Tyler Mills

|KO (punches)

|Brutaal: Fight Night

|{{dts|2010|August|27}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:31

|Jefferson, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 9–3

|Mike Miller

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|MCC 26

|{{dts|2010|April|16}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:02

|Des Moines, Iowa, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 8–3

|Derek Getzel

|TKO (punches)

|Brutaal: Strikeforce Final

|{{dts|2010|February|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:05

|Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–2

|James Winters

|KO (punches)

|Iowa Insanity 1

|{{dts|2009|December|20}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:52

|Boone, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–2

|Brandon Bergeron

|TKO (punches)

|Brutaal Fight Night: It's War

|{{dts|2009|November|25}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:18

|St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–2

|Gabe Walbridge

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Ambition Promotions: The Crucible

|{{dts|2009|September|12}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:29

|St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–2

|Roland Larson

|KO (punch)

|Brutaal Fight Night: David and Goliath

|{{dts|2009|April|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:59

|Ames, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–2

|Nate Boebel

|KO (punches)

|Brutaal Fight Night 26

|{{dts|2009|February|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:51

|LaCrosse, Wisconsin, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 3–2

|Travis Nath

|Submission (choke)

|Brutaal Fight Night 24

|{{dts|2008|December|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:03

|Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 2–2

|Tim Morris

|TKO (punches)

|Brutaal Fight Night 16

|{{dts|2008|July|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:50

|Jefferson, Iowa, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 1–2

|Jerald Steer

|KO (punch)

|Brutaal Fight Night 14

|{{dts|2008|June|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:48

|Elko, Minnesota, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 0–2

|Marcus LeVesseur

|KO (punch)

|Seconds Out/Vivid MMA

|{{dts|2008|May|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:23

|St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center| 0–1

|Chad Murphy

|Submission (armbar)

|Brutaal Fight Night 3

|{{dts|2007|December|5}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|N/A

|Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

Professional boxing record

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4 \|{{yes2}}Win \|4–0 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Antwaun Darnell Gross \|{{abbr\|KO\|Knockout}} \|1 (4), {{small\|0:32}} \|12 November 2022 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Wild rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}} \|style="text-align:left;"\|
3 \|{{yes2}}Win \|3–0 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Thomas Allen \|{{abbr\|KO\|Knockout}} \|2 (4), {{small\|0:50}} \|19 February 2022 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Horizon Events Center, Clive, Iowa, US}} \|style="text-align:left;"\|
2 \|{{yes2}}Win \|2–0 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Joseph Borys \|{{abbr\|KO\|Knockout}} \|1 (4), {{small\|2:58}} \|30 October 2021 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}} \|style="text-align:left;"\|
1 \|{{yes2}}Win \|1–0 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Jamarius Brown \|{{abbr\|KO\|Knockout}} \|2 (4), {{small\|1:10}} \|17 July 2021 \|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}} \|style="text-align:left;"\|

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|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Antwaun Darnell Gross

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

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|12 November 2022

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wild rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|3–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Thomas Allen

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

|2 (4), {{small|0:50}}

|19 February 2022

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Horizon Events Center, Clive, Iowa, US}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Joseph Borys

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

|1 (4), {{small|2:58}}

|30 October 2021

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Jamarius Brown

|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}

|2 (4), {{small|1:10}}

|17 July 2021

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wild Rose Casino, Jefferson, Iowa, US}}

|style="text-align:left;"|

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,{{cite web|url=http://MidwestCageChampionship.com|title=MCC - Midwest Cage Championship|publisher=MidwestCageChampionship.com}} 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,{{cite web|url=http://facebook.com/HollywoodCase|title=Johnny Hollywood on Facebook|publisher=facebook.com/HollywoodCase}} with his Venture Capital firm. Hollywood established his firm in 2015 and started to pick up steam in 2016.

References

External links

[http://www.JohnnyHollywoodCase.com Johnny Hollywood website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323221113/http://johnnyhollywoodcase.com/ |date=2015-03-23 }}
{{UFC|johnny-case}}
{{Sherdog|28017}}

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Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters

Category:American male boxers

Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu