Miles Johns

Miles Xavier Johns (born March 30, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional since 2014, he has also formerly competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance where he was the LFA Bantamweight Champion.

Background Miles was born and raised in Newton, Kansas along with two brothers and an older sister. One of the brothers – Elijah – is also an aspiring professional mixed martial artist. Miles started wrestling in the third grade, eventually winning the 5A Kansas state championship. Miles graduated from Newton High School, continuing to Newman University on a wrestling scholarship but became injured. By the time he was healed up from the injury, the season was over and Johns decided to drop out of college and compete in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Not long after dropping out of the college, a friend told him about an amateur fighting event coming up and Johns took a fight on the spot on three weeks’ notice.

Starting his professional career in 2014, Johns compiled a 8–0 record fight mostly for Legacy Fighting Alliance where he won the LFA Bantamweight Championship. After accomplishing this feat, he was invited onto Dana White's Contender Series 18, where he won a decision victory against Richie Santiago, in the process gaining a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Johns faced Cole Smith on September 14, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 158. He won a close fight by split decision.

On February 8, 2020, Johns faced Mario Bautista at UFC 247. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Johns faced Kevin Natividad on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 181. He won the fight via knockout in round three by hocking and holding his opponent's glove to keep him in range. This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.

Johns was scheduled to face Anderson dos Santos on July 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26. However, the bout was removed hours before the show due to COVID-19 protocol issues stemming from Dos Santos' camp. The bout was rescheduled and eventually took place at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021. Johns won the fight via knockout in round three. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.

As the first bout of his four-fight contract, Johns faced John Castañeda on February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 200. He lost the bout via third round technical submission.

On April 19, it was reported that Miles Johns tested positive for adderall in a urine test collected at the day of UFC Fight Night 200. As a result, he was received a six-month suspension, along with a $3,450 fine, which amounts to 15 percent of his fight purse.

Johns faced Vince Morales on November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 215; replacing José Johnson. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Johns was then scheduled to face Raoni Barcelos on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47. However, during the fight week Johns withdrew from the bout citing an injury, leading the bout to be scrapped.

Johns faced Dan Argueta on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. He won the fight via unanimous decision. On November 15, 2023, Johns was suspended by Nevada Athletic Commission for a failed drug test after testing positive for the anabolic steroid turinabol.

Johns faced Cody Gibson, replacing injured Davey Grant, on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Johns faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on June 15, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 58. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Johns was scheduled to face Cody Garbrandt on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 247. However, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 247 on November 9, 2024, for unknown reasons. In turn, Garbrandt withdrew from the bout due to undisclosed reasons and the bout was scrapped.

Johns faced Felipe Lima in a featherweight bout on December 14, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Johns made his return to bantamweight and faced Jean Matsumoto on August 9, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 72. He lost the fight by split decision.

Johns was scheduled to face Muin Gafurov on November 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 263. After Gafurov withdrew for undisclosed reasons, Johns was rebooked to fight Daniel Marcos the following week on November 8, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 264.

Johns was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Jessie Rosas on August 8, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 284. However, Rosas withdrew due to a forehead wound and was replaced by Gianni Vázquez, rejoining the promotion after being released earlier in the year. Johns won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Personal life Johns and his wife Hannah have three sons.

Johns graduated from Brookhaven College nursing program in December 2018 and is a registered nurse.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Gianni Vázquez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Daniel Marcos Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jean Matsumoto Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Felipe Lima Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Douglas Silva de Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Cody Gibson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC

Dan Argueta NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Vince Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

John Castañeda Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Anderson dos Santos KO (punch) UFC 265

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Kevin Natividad KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Mario Bautista TKO (flying knee and punches) UFC 247

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Cole Smith Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Richie Santiago Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 18

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Adrian Yañez Decision (split) LFA 55

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Eric Ellington Submission (guillotine choke) LFA 40

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Caio Machado Decision (unanimous) LFA 28

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Levi Mowles Decision (unanimous) LFA 16

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Eliazar Rodriguez TKO (punches) Legacy FC 56

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Omar Benjar Submission (arm-triangle choke) Xtreme Knockout 28

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

David Miramontes Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Knockout 27

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Tyler Pacheco TKO (punches) 24/7 Entertainment 14 & 15

Midland, Texas, United States