Johnny Cisneros

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Johnny Cisneros
Born (1980-02-05) February 5, 1980 (age 44)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesThe Tattooed Terror
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight175.6 lb (79.7 kg; 12.54 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Laguna Niguel, California, United States
TeamJoker's MMA
Lightning MMA
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision5
Losses8
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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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. [1]

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. [2]

Cisneros defeated Gabriel Miglioli via a unanimous verdict, on August 28, 2015, at Bellator 141, thus, recording his first victory inside the promotion. [3]

Cisneros faced Andy Murad at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016. [4] 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. [5]

Cisneros faced Marlen Magee at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018. He won the fight via submission in the second round. [6]

Cisneros faced Dave Terrel on November 24, 2018 at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [7]

Cisneros faced John Mercurio on March 29, 2019 at Bellator 219. He lost the bout via majority decision. [8]

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. [9]

Cisneros faced Joshua Jones on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263. [10] He lost the bout via ground and pound in the second round. [11]

Personal life

Heavily-tattooed, Cisneros received his first tattoo at age 16.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches13 wins8 losses
By knockout74
By submission11
By decision53
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–8Joshua JonesTKO (punches) Bellator 263 July 31, 202124:15 Los Angeles, California, United StatesCatchweight (180 lb) bout.
Win13–7Mike JasperTKO (ankle injury) Bellator 228 September 28, 201922:48 Inglewood, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Loss12–7John MercurioDecision (majority) Bellator 219 March 29, 201935:00 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout.
Win12-6Dave TerrelDecision (unanimous) Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 November 24, 201835:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win11–6Marlen MageeSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 192 January 20, 201822:28 Inglewood, California, United States
Win10–6Alexander MosesTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Summer SlamSeptember 9, 201732:34 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss9–6 Curtis Millender TKO (punches) Bellator 170 January 21, 201723:48 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss9–5 Andy Murad Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160 August 26, 201635:00 Anaheim, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win9–4Gabriel MiglioliDecision (unanimous) Bellator 141 August 28, 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss8–4 Ricky Rainey TKO (knee and punches) Bellator 127 October 3, 201413:18 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (177 lbs) bout.
Loss8–3 Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 115 April 4, 201435:00 Reno, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win8–2Melvin CostaDecision (unanimous)KOTC: TerrifiedOctober 31, 201335:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss7–2Daniel HernandezSubmission (armbar)KOTC: DevastationApril 11, 201312:00 Highland, California, United States
Loss7–1Joshua AvelesKO (punch)KOTC: VigilanteDecember 20, 201210:09 Highland, California, United States
Win7–0Brandon HuntDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Gun ShowOctober 25, 201235:00 Highland, California, United States
Win6–0Walter SelvaDecision (unanimous)KOTC: HardcoreApril 26, 201235:00 Highland, California, United States
Win5–0Ronald LeBreton Jr.TKO (slam and punches)KOTC: Reckless AbandonFebruary 2, 201212:08 Highland, California, United States
Win4–0James CooperTKO (punches) KOTC: Magnaflow December 15, 201110:40 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win3–0Paul ArrasTKO (punches) KOTC: Moral Victory April 21, 201111:42 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win2–0Heath CassolTKO (doctor stoppage)Gladiator Challenge: Bad BehaviorJune 27, 201012:59 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win1–0Nelson AlvaradoTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Vision QuestFebruary 21, 201021:46 San Jacinto, California, United States

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