Fighter

John Phillips

"The Welsh Wrecking Machine"

22-11-0★ 1bonus Wales

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pro-knuckle 2-0

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No upcoming fight scheduled.

John Phillips holds a professional MMA record of 22-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. John Phillips has won 22 fights: 19 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, John Phillips lands 1.72 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. John Phillips also has 2 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: October 17, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1985-06-09
Age: 41
Nationality: Wales
Birthplace: Swansea, Wales

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

Fast Hands

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power97

Kick power97

Punch speed98

Kick speed98

Accuracy77

Takedowns45

Ground striking53

Submissions43

Chin85

Body strength81

Cardio60

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-11-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.72per min

34% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.03per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed7%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

John Phillips has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1

★ POTNvs Alen Amedovski · UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs CannonierSep 28, 2019

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

All-time bonus leaders →

Career history

LOSS
vs JunYong Park
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Jung· Oct 17, 2020· Middleweight· 22-10 vs 11-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Middleweight· 22-9 vs 6-0
SUB
R2 · 1:12
WIN
vs Alen Amedovski
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier· Sep 28, 2019· Middleweight· 21-9 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 0:17
POTN
LOSS
vs Jack Marshman
UFCUFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal· Mar 16, 2019· Middleweight· 21-8 vs 22-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kevin Holland
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 13-4
SUB
R3 · 4:05
LOSS
vs Charles Byrd
UFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Middleweight· 21-6 vs 9-4
SUB
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Otavio Lacerda
Budo Fighting Championships 16· Sep 24, 2016· Catchweight· 20-6 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 4:44
WIN
vs Cheick Kone
BAMMA 24: Kone Vs. Phillips· Feb 27, 2016· Middleweight· 19-6 vs 15-3
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Markus Di Gallo
Rage in the Cage 3· Mar 21, 2015· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 13-11-1
TKO
WIN
vs Charlie Ward
Rage in the Cage 3· Mar 21, 2015· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 0-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Jesse Taylor
Cage Warriors 54· May 4, 2013· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 25-9
SUB
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Chris Fields
Cage Warriors 48· Jul 21, 2012· Catchweight· 16-5 vs 9-3
SUB
R2 · 2:04
WIN
vs Tomáš Penz
Cage Warriors· May 24, 2012· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 8-5
SUB
R2 · 3:21
LOSS
vs Pavel Kusch
Cage Warriors· Apr 12, 2012· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 12-2
SUB
R1 · 0:25
WIN
vs Matt Ewin
KnuckleUp MMA· Oct 29, 2011· 14-4 vs 22-10-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Frank Trigg
BAMMA 6: Kong vs. Ninja· May 21, 2011· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 20-8
TKO
R1 · 2:41
WIN
vs James Zikic
BAMMA· Sep 25, 2010· 13-3 vs 18-5-2
TKO
WIN
vs Johnny Gillan
Fight UK 1· May 2, 2010· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs Marius Liaukevicius
United Kingdom Regional· Mar 6, 2010· 11-3 vs 12-11
TKO
WIN
vs Danny Welsh
United Kingdom Regional· Feb 27, 2010· 10-3 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Matt Thorpe
KnuckleUp MMA· Feb 20, 2010· 9-3 vs 12-10
TKO
LOSS
vs Denniston Sutherland
BAMMA· Jun 27, 2009· 9-2 vs 9-2
SUB
WIN
vs Bohumil Lungrik
World Freefight Challenge· Apr 18, 2009· 8-2 vs 13-9
TKO
WIN
vs Tommy Gunn
United Kingdom Regional· Nov 9, 2008· 7-2 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jake Bostwick
Cage Rage· Sep 20, 2008· 6-2 vs 3-6
SUB
LOSS
vs Tom Watson
Cage Rage· Jul 12, 2008· 6-1 vs 5-3
DEC
NC
vs Jake Bostwick
Cage Rage· Mar 8, 2008· 6-1 vs 3-4
NC
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Christos Petroutsos
Cage Rage· Nov 18, 2007· 5-1 vs 3-6-2
TKO
WIN
vs Dobrai Mihaly
Croatia (Hrvatska) Regional· Jun 9, 2007· 4-1 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Mario Valentic
Croatia (Hrvatska) Regional· Jan 27, 2007· 3-1 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Edgaras Pilvinis
United Kingdom Regional· Dec 3, 2006· 2-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Gary Savage
United Kingdom Regional· Nov 26, 2006· 1-1 vs 2-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Jim Wallhead
United Kingdom Regional· Apr 9, 2006· 1-0 vs 4-2
TKO
WIN
vs Nigel Whitear
United Kingdom Regional· Jul 24, 2005· 0-0 vs 2-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1616▼8
Peak: 1714Sep 25, 2010
Rated fights: 33

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Phillips fight next?

John Phillips has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Phillips's record?

John Phillips's professional MMA record is 22-11-0.

Who is John Phillips fighting next?

John Phillips's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Phillips fight last?

John Phillips most recently fought JunYong Park at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Jung on Saturday, October 17, 2020, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does John Phillips fight in?

John Phillips fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does John Phillips have?

John Phillips has 19 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Phillips won?

John Phillips has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is John Phillips?

John Phillips is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does John Phillips weigh?

John Phillips weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is John Phillips's reach?

John Phillips has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is John Phillips?

John Phillips is 41 years old (born Jun 9, 1985).

Where is John Phillips from?

John Phillips is from Wales.

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