Former Dakota FC heavyweight champion and former interim Bellator heavyweight title challenger Tim Johnson is one of the most prominent mixed martial artists in the division. After making his professional MMA debut in 2010, Johnson made his first appearance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship with a record of eight wins and only one loss in April 2015, against Shamil Abdurakhimov. Johnson secured a TKO win against Abdurakhimov in the first round and celebrated his promotional debut. His UFC stint was carried out from April 2015 to February 2018. Later in 2018, the American fighter signed a multi-fight contract with the Bellator MMA.
For his last outing, Tim Johnson faced Denis Goltsov in August 2024 at PFL 7 and lost the bout via a first-round TKO. The heavyweight bout was featured in the 2024 PFL heavyweight tournament in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. However, Johnson would be looking forward to facing the former Bellator light heavyweight champion, Vadim Nemkov in his next fight on January 2025 at PFL Champions Series 1 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
Tim Johnson's MMA record
With more than a decade of expertise in the sport, Tim Johnson boasts a record of 18 wins and 10 losses in mixed martial arts. The 39-year-old American fighter holds his wins via knockout (10), decision (five), and submission (three), respectively.
| 28 matches | 18 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 6 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
Tim Johnson's nationality
Born in Lamberton, Minnesota, United States, Tim Johnson is an American citizen. Standing 6 feet and 3 inches tall, the American heavyweight fighter fights out of Fargo, North Dakota, United States.
*Last updated on January 22, 2025.
FAQs on Tim Johnson's MMA record
A. With more than a decade of expertise in the sport, Tim Johnson boasts a record of 18 wins and 10 losses in mixed martial arts.
A. Tim Johnson is 39 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Tim Johnson would be looking forward to facing the former Bellator light heavyweight champion, Vadim Nemkov in his next fight on January 2025 at PFL Champions Series 1 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
A. Born in Lamberton, Minnesota, United States, Tim Johnson is an American citizen.
A. Standing 6 feet and 3 inches tall, the American heavyweight fighter fights out of Fargo, North Dakota, United States.
