Johnny Case
Johnny Case was born in Jefferson, Iowa, United States on June 28th, 1989 and is the United States Mixed Martial Artist. At the age of 35, Johnny Case biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 35 years old, Johnny Case has this physical status:
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.
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. However, Case did not pass an eye exam and was replaced by James Moontasri.
Case eventually debuted against Kazuki Tokudome on September 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 52. Case won the fight via technical submission in the second round. The finish earned Case a Performance of the Night bonus.
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. 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. Case finished Perez via TKO in the third round.
Case faced Francisco Treviño on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Case faced Yan Cabral on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Case faced Jake Matthews on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85. Case lost the fight via submission in the third round. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.
Case was scheduled to face James Vick on February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104. However, on January 19, Case pulled out of the fight with an injury and was replaced by Abel Trujillo.
Case faced Anthony Rocco Martin on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. It was later announced that Case was released from the UFC.
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. However, High was not unable to make weight and Case was awarded a walkover victory with which he advanced to the playoffs.
In the playoffs Case was pitted against Natan Schulte at PFL 9 on October 13, 2018. The bout ended in a majority draw, but Schulte advanced to the semi-finals and Case was eliminated from the tournament.
As the first bout of his four-fight contract, Case faced Yusuke Yachi at Rizin 14 on December 31, 2018. He won the fight via TKO due to a cut in the second round.
Case then faced Satoru Kitaoka at Rizin 17 on July 28, 2019. He won the bout via technical knockout after the initial round.
After the Kitaoka bout it was announced that Case would be participating the Rizin Lightweight Grand Prix. In the quarterfinals at Rizin 19 on October 12, 2019, Case faced Roberto de Souza. Case won the fight via first round knockout, advancing to the semifinals.
In the semifinals which were at Rizin 20 on December 31, 2019, Case faced Tofiq Musayev. After the back-and-forth fight, Case lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
In January 2020 it was announced that Case will be returning to the PFL and participating the third season's lightweight division tournament.
Case was expected to face Loik Radzhabov on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1. However, due to an arrest, Case had to pull out and was replaced by Alexander Martinez.
Case challenged for the Rizin Lightweight Championship against reigning champion Roberto de Souza at Rizin 35 on April 16, 2022. He lost the bout in the first round via reverse triangle armbar.
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, 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, with his Venture Capital firm. Hollywood established his firm in 2015 and started to pick up steam in 2016.