Fighter
Johnny Bedford
"Brutal"
23-14-1
United StatesLast 5
United StatesLast 5Amateur MMA 2-0Pro bare-knuckle 6-1BKFC record 6-1-0
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CAREER SUMMARY
Johnny Bedford holds a professional MMA record of 23-14-1. Johnny Bedford has won 23 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 11 by submission. In the UFC, Johnny Bedford lands 4.53 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Johnny Bedford also has 9 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: August 20, 2021. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, BELLATOR.
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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Fitness Fight Factory · United States
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar'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
Pro MMARecord: 23-14-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed8.08per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.39per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.79per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-3-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.53per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.75per min
63% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.83per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed63%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Johnny Bedford sits in the top 25.
All MMA
BKFC
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Johnny Bedford earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Jesse ArnettFight Night 4· Sep 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-14-1 vs 13-4MD
- LOSSvs Jimmy FlickLFA 16: Bedford vs. Flick· Jul 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-13-1 vs 10-3SUBR3 · 3:09
- WINvs Eric Higaonna×3Title bout · Title win #3WXC 68: Nemesis· Apr 28, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-12-1 vs 7-2TKOR1 · 1:28
- WINvs Mike Hernandez×2Title bout · Title win #2WXC 64: Redemption· Aug 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 22-12-1 vs 10-4SUBR1 · 2:45
- WINvs Taylor Moore×1Title bout · Title win #1WXC 63: Implosion· Apr 23, 2016· Bantamweight· 21-12-1 vs 2-1TKOR4 · 2:15
- WINvs Josh RobinsonWXC 59: Homeland Pride· Aug 8, 2015· Bantamweight· 20-12-1 vs 12-10TKOR5 · 3:17
- LOSSvs Rani YahyaUFCUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-12-1 vs 20-8SUBR2 · 2:04
- LOSSvs Cody GibsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-11-1 vs 12-4TKOR1 · 0:38
- NCvs Rani YahyaUFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-10-1 vs 19-8Could Not ContinueR1 · 0:39
- LOSSUFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Bantamweight· 19-10-1 vs 16-6SUBR3 · 4:44
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 19-9-1 vs 20-4-1TKOR2 · 1:00
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Bantamweight· 18-9-1 vs 5-2TKOR3 · 1:58
- WINvs Frank GomezJackson's MMA Series· Dec 18, 2010· 17-9-1 vs 8-3SUB
- LOSSKing of Kombat· Aug 20, 2010· 16-9-1 vs 7-0TKO
- WINvs Jared LopezBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 19· May 20, 2010· Bantamweight· 16-8-1 vs 8-10TKOR3 · 2:16
- WINvs Ryan WebbSupreme Warrior Championship· Apr 3, 2010· 15-8-1 vs 1-1SUB
- WINvs Danny TimsC3 Fights· Feb 13, 2010· 14-8-1 vs 7-2-1DEC
- WINvs Tim SnyderSupreme Warrior Championship· Nov 28, 2009· 13-8-1 vs 9-5-1SUB
- WINvs Humberto DeLeonLouisiana Regional· Oct 9, 2009· 12-8-1 vs 3-1DEC
- LOSSvs Mike BaskisSupreme Warrior Championship· Sep 18, 2009· 11-8-1 vs 3-1SUB
- WINSupreme Warrior Championship· Jun 20, 2009· 11-7-1 vs 8-5SUB
- WINvs Francisco BarraganTexas Regional· May 23, 2009· 10-7-1 vs 6-3SUB
- WINvs Jeremy DoddSupreme Warrior Championship· Apr 11, 2009· 9-7-1 vs 1-2TKO
- LOSSSupreme Warrior Championship· Feb 21, 2009· 8-7-1 vs 8-2SUB
- LOSSvs Dustin NeaceKing of Kombat· Nov 22, 2008· 8-6-1 vs 18-12-1SUB
- WINvs Shane WaitsOklahoma Regional· Nov 1, 2008· 8-5-1 vs 8-5SUB
- WINvs Joshua LeeSupreme Warrior Championship· Sep 19, 2008· 7-5-1 vs 1-3SUB
- WINvs Rocky LongKing of Kombat· Jul 26, 2008· 6-5-1 vs 17-21DEC
- LOSSvs Stephen LedbetterGeorgia Regional· May 17, 2008· 5-5-1 vs 7-1SUB
- WINvs Damon ChamberlinOhio Regional· Dec 22, 2007· 5-4-1 vs 0-4TKO
- WINvs Justin MooreKentucky Regional· Jul 21, 2007· 4-4-1 vs 2-1TKO
- WINvs Rocky LongTexas Regional· Jun 30, 2007· 3-4-1 vs 16-19DEC
- LOSSvs Billy VaughanUnited States Regional· Mar 10, 2007· 2-4-1 vs 2-0SUB
- LOSSvs Arman LoktevFightFest· Feb 3, 2007· 2-3-1 vs 3-1SUB
- WINvs Dan CaesarIllinois Regional· Dec 16, 2006· 2-2-1 vs 6-8SUB
- LOSSvs Dustin NeaceOhio Regional· Nov 25, 2006· 1-2-1 vs 7-4SUB
- DRAWvs Kris KanaleyIronheart Crown· Nov 18, 2006· 1-1-1 vs 2-0-1DRAW
- WINvs Roc CastriconeFightFest· Oct 20, 2006· 1-1 vs 5-2TKO
- LOSSvs Chino DuranVirginia Regional· Sep 23, 2006· 0-1 vs 1-1SUB
- WINBKFCBKFC 20: Bedford vs Barnett Jr· Aug 20, 2021· BantamweightUDR5 · 02:00
- WINvs Reginald Barnett, Jr.BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett· Aug 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 6-1UD
- LOSSBKFCKnucklemania· Feb 5, 2021· Featherweight· 5-1UDR5 · 02:00
- WINBKFCBKFC 9 :: Lobov vs Knight 2· Nov 16, 2019· Welterweight· 5-0KOR2 · 02:00
- WINBKFCBKFC 6 :: Malignaggi vs Lobov· Jun 22, 2019· BantamweightUDR5 · 02:00
- WINvs Reginald Barnett, Jr.BKFC 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov· Jun 22, 2019· 4-0UD
- WINBKFCBKFC 5 :: Lobov vs Knight· Apr 6, 2019· Bantamweight· 3-0KOR4 · 00:15
- WINvs Matt MurphyBKFCBKFC 3 :: Adams vs Shewmaker· Oct 20, 2018· Bantamweight· 2-0UDR5 · 02:00
- WINvs Nick MamalisBKFCBKFC 1 : Eight Man Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals· Jun 2, 2018· Lightweight· 1-0TKOR2 · 01:41
- WINvs TBAOhio Regional· Oct 11, 2003· 1-0TKO
- WINvs TBAOhio Regional· Oct 11, 2003· 1-0SUB
- LOSSvs John DodsonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jul 13, 2011· Bantamweight· 19-10-1TKOR2 · 1:00
- WINvs Josh FergusonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 16, 2011· Bantamweight· 19-9-1UD
- WINvs Carson BeebeThe Ultimate Fighter Season 14· Jun 7, 2011· Bantamweight· 18-9-1SUBR1 · 4:20
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1637▼6
- Peak
- 1661Apr 28, 2017
- Rated fights
- 38
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 Reggie Barnett Jr. at BKFC 20: Bedford vs Barnett Jr on Friday, August 20, 2021, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
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 9 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.