Fighter

Johnny Bedford

"Brutal"

23-14-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0pro-knuckle 6-1

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Johnny Bedford holds a professional MMA record of 23-14-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 42 bouts on record. Johnny Bedford has won 25 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 11 by submission. In the UFC, Johnny Bedford lands 4.53 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Johnny Bedford also has 7 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: September 13, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1983-01-06
Age: 43
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Woodville, Ohio, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power98

Kick power74

Punch speed98

Kick speed86

Accuracy93

Takedowns95

Ground striking96

Submissions43

Chin71

Body strength91

Cardio84

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 21-13-1 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.53per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.75per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.83per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed62%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Johnny Bedford earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jesse Arnett
Fight Night 4· Sep 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-13-1 vs 12-4
MD
LOSS
vs Jimmy Flick
LFA 16: Bedford vs. Flick· Jul 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-12-1 vs 9-3
SUB
R3 · 3:09
WIN
vs Eric Higaonna×3Title bout · Title win #3
WXC 68: Nemesis· Apr 28, 2017· Bantamweight· 22-12-1 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 1:28
WIN
vs Mike Hernandez×2Title bout · Title win #2
WXC 64: Redemption· Aug 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 21-12-1 vs 10-3
SUB
R1 · 2:45
WIN
vs Taylor Moore×1Title bout · Title win #1
WXC 63: Implosion· Apr 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 20-12-1 vs 2-0
TKO
R4 · 2:15
WIN
vs Josh Robinson
WXC 59: Homeland Pride· Aug 8, 2015· Bantamweight· 19-12-1 vs 12-9
TKO
R5 · 3:17
LOSS
vs Rani Yahya
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-11-1 vs 19-8
SUB
R2 · 2:04
LOSS
vs Cody Gibson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-10-1 vs 11-4
TKO
R1 · 0:38
NC
vs Rani Yahya
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-10-1 vs 19-8
Could Not Continue
R1 · 0:39
LOSS
vs Bryan Caraway
UFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Bantamweight· 19-9-1 vs 15-6
SUB
R3 · 4:44
WIN
vs Marcos Vinicius
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 18-9-1 vs 20-3-1
TKO
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Louis Gaudinot
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Bantamweight· 17-9-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R3 · 1:58
LOSS
vs John Dodson
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jul 13, 2011· Bantamweight· 19-9-1
TKO
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Josh Ferguson
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 16, 2011· Bantamweight· 18-9-1
UD
WIN
vs Carson Beebe
The Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 7, 2011· Bantamweight· 17-9-1
SUB
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Frank Gomez
Jackson's MMA Series· Dec 18, 2010· 16-9-1 vs 8-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Edwin Figueroa
King of Kombat· Aug 20, 2010· 16-8-1 vs 6-0
TKO
WIN
vs Jared Lopez
Bellator 19· May 20, 2010· Bantamweight· 15-8-1 vs 8-9
TKO
R3 · 2:16
WIN
vs Ryan Webb
Supreme Warrior Championship· Apr 3, 2010· 14-8-1 vs 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Danny Tims
C3 Fights· Feb 13, 2010· 13-8-1 vs 7-1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Tim Snyder
Supreme Warrior Championship· Nov 28, 2009· 12-8-1 vs 9-4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Humberto DeLeon
Louisiana Regional· Oct 9, 2009· 11-8-1 vs 3-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Mike Baskis
Supreme Warrior Championship· Sep 18, 2009· 11-7-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Daniel Pineda
Supreme Warrior Championship· Jun 20, 2009· 10-7-1 vs 8-4
SUB
WIN
vs Francisco Barragan
Texas Regional· May 23, 2009· 9-7-1 vs 6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jeremy Dodd
Supreme Warrior Championship· Apr 11, 2009· 8-7-1 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Daniel Pineda
Supreme Warrior Championship· Feb 21, 2009· 8-6-1 vs 7-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Dustin Neace
King of Kombat· Nov 22, 2008· 8-5-1 vs 17-12-1
SUB
WIN
vs Shane Waits
Oklahoma Regional· Nov 1, 2008· 7-5-1 vs 8-4
SUB
WIN
vs Joshua Lee
Supreme Warrior Championship· Sep 19, 2008· 6-5-1 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Rocky Long
King of Kombat· Jul 26, 2008· 5-5-1 vs 17-20
DEC
LOSS
vs Stephen Ledbetter
Georgia Regional· May 17, 2008· 5-4-1 vs 6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Damon Chamberlin
Ohio Regional· Dec 22, 2007· 4-4-1 vs 0-3
TKO
WIN
vs Justin Moore
Kentucky Regional· Jul 21, 2007· 3-4-1 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Rocky Long
Texas Regional· Jun 30, 2007· 2-4-1 vs 16-18
DEC
LOSS
vs Billy Vaughan
United States Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 2-3-1 vs 1-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Arman Loktev
FightFest· Feb 3, 2007· 2-2-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Dan Caesar
Illinois Regional· Dec 16, 2006· 1-2-1 vs 6-7
SUB
LOSS
vs Dustin Neace
Ohio Regional· Nov 25, 2006· 1-1-1 vs 6-4
SUB
DRAW
vs Kris Kanaley
Ironheart Crown· Nov 18, 2006· 1-1 vs 2-0
DRAW
WIN
vs Roc Castricone
FightFest· Oct 20, 2006· 0-1 vs 5-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Chino Duran
Virginia Regional· Sep 23, 2006· 0-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1645▼6
Peak: 1669Apr 28, 2017
Rated fights: 41

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Frequently asked questions

When does Johnny Bedford fight next?

Johnny Bedford has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Johnny Bedford's record?

Johnny Bedford's professional MMA record is 23-14-1.

Who is Johnny Bedford fighting next?

Johnny Bedford's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Johnny Bedford fight last?

Johnny Bedford most recently fought Rani Yahya at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski on Saturday, September 13, 2014, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Johnny Bedford fight in?

Johnny Bedford fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Johnny Bedford have?

Johnny Bedford has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How tall is Johnny Bedford?

Johnny Bedford is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Johnny Bedford weigh?

Johnny Bedford weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Johnny Bedford's reach?

Johnny Bedford has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Johnny Bedford?

Johnny Bedford is 43 years old (born Jan 6, 1983).

Where is Johnny Bedford from?

Johnny Bedford is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY