Johnny Cisneros

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 Loss

Joshua Jones TKO (punches) Bellator 263

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Mike Jasper TKO (ankle injury) Bellator 228

Inglewood, California, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout. Loss

John Mercurio Decision (majority) Bellator 219

Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout. Win

Dave Terrel Decision (unanimous) Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Marlen Magee Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 192

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Alexander Moses TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Summer Slam

San Jacinto, California, United States Loss

Curtis Millender TKO (punches) Bellator 170

Inglewood, California, United States Loss

Andy Murad Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160

Anaheim, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. Win

Gabriel Miglioli Decision (unanimous) Bellator 141

Temecula, California, United States Welterweight debut. Loss

Ricky Rainey TKO (knee and punches) Bellator 127

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Mikkel Parlo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 115

Reno, Nevada, United States Win

Melvin Costa Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Terrified

Highland, California, United States Loss

Daniel Hernandez Submission (armbar) KOTC: Devastation

Highland, California, United States Loss

Joshua Aveles KO (punch) KOTC: Vigilante

Highland, California, United States Win

Brandon Hunt Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Gun Show

Highland, California, United States Win

Walter Selva Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Hardcore

Highland, California, United States Win

Ronald LeBreton Jr. TKO (slam and punches) KOTC: Reckless Abandon

Highland, California, United States Win

James Cooper TKO (punches) KOTC: Magnaflow

San Bernardino, California, United States Win

Paul Arras TKO (punches) KOTC: Moral Victory

San Bernardino, California, United States Win

Heath Cassol TKO (doctor stoppage) Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behavior

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Nelson Alvarado TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest

San Jacinto, California, United States