Johnny Cisneros
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Johnny Cisneros
| other_names = The Tattooed Terror
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|2|5}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, United States
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| weight = {{convert|175.6|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Middleweight
Welterweight
| reach = {{convert|74.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}
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| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Laguna Niguel, California, United States
| team = Joker's MMA
Lightning MMA
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| years_active = 2010–present
| mma_kowin = 7
| mma_subwin = 1
| mma_decwin = 5
| mma_koloss = 4
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Johnny Cisneros (born February 5, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also competed for King of the Cage and Bellator MMA.
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Cisneros began his professional MMA career in 2010. He compiled an 8–2 record, competing for promotions such as King of the Cage and Gladiator Challenge, before beginning his stint in Bellator MMA.
=Bellator MMA=
In a Catchweight bout, Cisneros lost to Mikkel Parlo in his promotional debut at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014, via unanimous decision. Parlo was able to control Cisneros on ground en route to a decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/bellator-115-live-results-and-fight-recaps|title=Bellator 115 results: Minakov tops Kongo to defend heavyweight belt|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=April 4, 2014}}
In another Catchweight affair and his second bout for the promotion, Cisneros was defeated by Ricky Rainey via first-round TKO on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127. Rainey landed a knee to the head, hurting Cisneros and knocking him down, before subsequent hammer fists prompted a stoppage by the referee.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Former-Champ-Daniel-Straus-Hands-Justin-Wilcox-Early-Dismissal-in-Bellator-127-Main-Event-75107|title=Former Champ Daniel Straus Hands Justin Wilcox Early Dismissal in Bellator 127 Main Event|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=October 3, 2014}}
Cisneros defeated Gabriel Miglioli via a unanimous verdict, on August 28, 2015, at Bellator 141, thus, recording his first victory inside the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-141-Guillard-vs-Girtz-46865|title=Bellator 141 Guillard vs. Girtz|publisher=sherdog.com}}
Cisneros faced Andy Murad at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injury-forces-baby-slice-out-of-bellator-160-lineup-finalized-with-12-fights|title=Injury forces 'Baby Slice' out of Bellator 160, lineup finalized with 12 fights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=August 22, 2016}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Cisneros next faced Curtis Millender at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/1/21/14343474/bellator-170-results-ortiz-vs-sonnen|title=Bellator 170 Results: Ortiz vs. Sonnen|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Bryan Tucker|date=January 21, 2017}}
Cisneros faced Marlen Magee at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018. He won the fight via submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bellator-192-Jackson-vs-Sonnen-63103|title=Bellator 192 - Jackson vs. Sonnen|publisher=sherdog.com|author=|date=}}
Cisneros faced Dave Terrel on November 24, 2018 at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3. He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|date=2018-11-25|title='Golden Boy MMA: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3' official results|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/11/chuck-liddell-vs-tito-ortiz-3-live-official-results-mma-ufc-trilogy|access-date=2021-07-07|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Cisneros faced John Mercurio on March 29, 2019 at Bellator 219. He lost the bout via majority decision.{{Cite web|last=Tucker|first=Bryan|date=2019-03-29|title=Bellator 219 Results: Awad vs. Girtz|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/3/29/18287421/bellator-219-results-awad-vs-girtz|access-date=2021-07-07|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}
Cisneros faced Mike Jasper on September 28, 2019 at Bellator 228. He won the bout in the second round after Jasper was unable to continue fighting due to an ankle injury.{{Cite web|last=Tucker|first=Bryan|date=2019-09-28|title=Bellator 228 Results: Machida vs. Mousasi|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/9/28/20888614/bellator-228-results-machida-vs-mousasi|access-date=2021-07-07|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}
Cisneros faced Joshua Jones on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-07|title=Bellator 263 adds Chris Gonzalez vs. Goiti Yamauchi, one other fight to preliminary card|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/bellator-263-news-chris-gonzalez-vs-goiti-yamauchi-johnny-cisneros-joshua-jones|access-date=2021-07-07|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via ground and pound in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Bellator 263 ‘Pitbull vs. McKee’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-263-Pitbull-vs-McKee-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-180828|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Sherdog}}
Personal life
Heavily-tattooed, Cisneros received his first tattoo at age 16.
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=7
|ko-losses=4
|sub-wins=1
|sub-losses=1
|dec-wins=5
|dec-losses=3
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|13–8
|Joshua Jones
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2021|July|31}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:15
|Los Angeles, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (180 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–7
|Mike Jasper
|TKO (ankle injury)
|{{dts|2019|September|28}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:48
|Inglewood, California, United States
|Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|12–7
| John Mercurio
| Decision (majority)
| {{dts|2019|March|29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Temecula, California, United States
|Catchweight (175 lb) bout.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|12-6
| Dave Terrel
| Decision (unanimous)
| Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3
| {{dts|2018|November|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|11–6
| Marlen Magee
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2018|January|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:28
| Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|10–6
| Alexander Moses
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Summer Slam
| {{dts|2017|September|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:34
| San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|9–6
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2017|January|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:48
| Inglewood, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|9–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|August|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Anaheim, California, United States
|Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–4
|Gabriel Miglioli
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2015|August|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Temecula, California, United States
|Welterweight debut.
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–4
|TKO (knee and punches)
|{{dts|2014|October|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:18
|Temecula, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (177 lbs) bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2014|April|4}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Reno, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2
|Melvin Costa
|Decision (unanimous)
|KOTC: Terrified
|{{dts|2013|October|31}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–2
|Daniel Hernandez
|Submission (armbar)
|KOTC: Devastation
|{{dts|2013|April|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:00
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–1
|Joshua Aveles
|KO (punch)
|KOTC: Vigilante
|{{dts|2012|December|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:09
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–0
|Brandon Hunt
|Decision (unanimous)
|KOTC: Gun Show
|{{dts|2012|October|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–0
|Walter Selva
|Decision (unanimous)
|KOTC: Hardcore
|{{dts|2012|April|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–0
|Ronald LeBreton Jr.
|TKO (slam and punches)
|KOTC: Reckless Abandon
|{{dts|2012|February|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:08
|Highland, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|James Cooper
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2011|December|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:40
|San Bernardino, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Paul Arras
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2011|April|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:42
|San Bernardino, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Heath Cassol
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior
|{{dts|2010|June|27}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:59
|San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Nelson Alvarado
|TKO (punches)
|Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest
|{{dts|2010|February|21}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:46
|San Jacinto, California, United States
|
|-
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