Johnny Cisneros
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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.
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.
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.
Cisneros defeated Gabriel Miglioli via a unanimous verdict, on August 28, 2015, at Bellator 141, thus, recording his first victory inside the promotion.
Cisneros faced Andy Murad at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016. 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.
Cisneros faced Marlen Magee at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018. He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Cisneros faced Dave Terrel on November 24, 2018 at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Cisneros faced John Mercurio on March 29, 2019 at Bellator 219. He lost the bout via majority decision.
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.
Cisneros faced Joshua Jones on July 31, 2021 at Bellator 263. He lost the bout via ground and pound in the second round.
Personal life
Heavily-tattooed, Cisneros received his first tattoo at age 16.
Mixed martial arts record
| 21 matches | 13 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 4 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–8 | Joshua Jones | TKO (punches) | Bellator 263 | July 31, 2021 | 2 | 4:15 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Win | 13–7 | Mike Jasper | TKO (ankle injury) | Bellator 228 | September 28, 2019 | 2 | 2:48 | Inglewood, California, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 12–7 | John Mercurio | Decision (majority) | Bellator 219 | March 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 12-6 | Dave Terrel | Decision (unanimous) | Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 | November 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–6 | Marlen Magee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 192 | January 20, 2018 | 2 | 2:28 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–6 | Alexander Moses | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Summer Slam | September 9, 2017 | 3 | 2:34 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–6 | Curtis Millender | TKO (punches) | Bellator 170 | January 21, 2017 | 2 | 3:48 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Andy Murad | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 160 | August 26, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 9–4 | Gabriel Miglioli | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 141 | August 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 8–4 | Ricky Rainey | TKO (knee and punches) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 1 | 3:18 | Temecula, California, United States | Catchweight (177 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 8–3 | Mikkel Parlo | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 115 | April 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (195 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 8–2 | Melvin Costa | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Terrified | October 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Daniel Hernandez | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Devastation | April 11, 2013 | 1 | 2:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Joshua Aveles | KO (punch) | KOTC: Vigilante | December 20, 2012 | 1 | 0:09 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Brandon Hunt | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Gun Show | October 25, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Walter Selva | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Hardcore | April 26, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Ronald LeBreton Jr. | TKO (slam and punches) | KOTC: Reckless Abandon | February 2, 2012 | 1 | 2:08 | Highland, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | James Cooper | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Magnaflow | December 15, 2011 | 1 | 0:40 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Paul Arras | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Moral Victory | April 21, 2011 | 1 | 1:42 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Heath Cassol | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior | June 27, 2010 | 1 | 2:59 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Nelson Alvarado | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest | February 21, 2010 | 2 | 1:46 | San Jacinto, California, United States |