36 Facts About Johnny Case

Johnny Case was born on June 28,1989 and is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer who currently competes in the Lightweight division of RIZIN.

Johnny Case began wrestling in kindergarten and continued through Jefferson-Scranton High School from where he graduated.

Johnny Case had a wrestling scholarship for college but opted to turn it down in pursuit of mixed martial arts career.

Johnny Case was initially slated to make his UFC debut as a short-notice replacement for Francisco Trevino to face Joe Ellenberger on June 28,2014, at UFC Fight Night 44.

However, Johnny Case did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.

Johnny Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20,2014, at UFC Fight Night 52.

Johnny Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round.

Johnny Case was linked to a bout with Paul Felder on January 18,2015, at UFC Fight Night 59.

Johnny Case faced Francisco Trevino on June 13,2015, at UFC 188.

Johnny Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20,2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.

Johnny Case lost the fight via submission in the third round.

Johnny Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4,2017, at UFC Fight Night 104.

Johnny Case faced Anthony Rocco Martin on June 25,2017, at UFC Fight Night 112.

Racking two victories in the regional circuit, Johnny 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.

However, High was not unable to make weight and Johnny Case was awarded a walkover victory with which he advanced to the playoffs.

The bout ended in a majority draw, but Schulte advanced to the semi-finals and Johnny Case was eliminated from the tournament.

Johnny Case won the fight via TKO due to a cut in the second round.

Johnny Case then faced Satoru Kitaoka at Rizin 17 on July 28,2019.

Johnny Case won the bout via technical knockout after the initial round.

Johnny Case won the fight via first round knockout, advancing to the semifinals.

In January 2020 it was announced that Johnny Case will be returning to the PFL and participating the third season's lightweight division tournament.

Johnny Case was expected to face Loik Radzhabov on April 23,2021, at PFL 1.

However, due to an arrest, Johnny Case had to pull out and was replaced by Alexander Martinez.

Johnny Case challenged for the Rizin Lightweight Championship against reigning champion Roberto de Souza at Rizin 35 on April 16,2022.

Johnny Case lost the bout in the first round via reverse triangle armbar.

Johnny Case then faced Koji Taked at Rizin 37 on July 31,2022.

Johnny Case was then scheduled to face Luiz Gustavo at Rizin 40 on December 31,2022.

Johnny Case won the fight by first-round knockout 36 seconds into the bout.

Johnny Case was scheduled to face Ali Abdulkhalikov at Rizin Landmark 5 on April 29,2023.

However, due to undisclosed reasons, Johnny Case was removed from the bout and was replaced by Tatsyua Saika.

Johnny Case next fought Japanese Kickboxer Noah Bey at Rizin 47 on June 9,2024.

Johnny Case missed weight coming at 158.7 pounds for this Lightweight bout and received a point deduction should this fight go to the distance.

Johnny Case would go on to lose the bout via unanimous decision in a fight he would've won without the point deduction.

Johnny Case claimed self-defense in throwing the victim to the ground to stop her from striking him.

Johnny Case made it public in 2016 that he was making his first investment, by purchasing Midwest Cage Championship from MCC founder, Ryan Hass.

Johnny Case has stated that he is actively pursuing his life outside of his MMA career, as an entrepreneur and investor, with his Venture Capital firm.