Miles Johns Explained

Miles Johns
Other Names:Chapo
Birth Date:30 March 1994
Birth Place:Newton, Kansas, United States
Weight Lb:135
Reach:66 in[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Team:Fortis MMA (2013–2022)[2]
Glory MMA & Fitness (2022)[3]
Marathon MMA (2023–present)
Sampson Jiu-Jitsu Academy[4]
Years Active:2011–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:9
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:172691

Miles Johns (born March 30, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, 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.[5] One of the brothers – Elijah – is also an aspiring professional mixed martial artist.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Johns faced Cole Smith on September 14, 2019 at . He won a close fight by split decision.[11]

On February 8, 2020, Johns faced Mario Bautista at UFC 247.[12] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[13]

Johns faced Kevin Natividad on October 31, 2020 at .[14] He won the fight via knockout in round three by hocking and holding his opponent's glove to keep him in range..[15] This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.[16]

Johns was scheduled to face Anderson dos Santos on July 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 26.[17] However, the bout was removed hours before the show due to COVID-19 protocol issues stemming from Dos Santos' camp.[18] The bout was rescheduled and eventually took place at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021.[19] Johns won the fight via knockout in round three.[20] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[21]

As the first bout of his four-fight contract, Johns faced John Castañeda on February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 200.[22] [23] He lost the bout via third round technical submission.[24]

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.[25]

Johns faced Vince Morales on November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 215; replacing José Johnson.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]

Johns was then scheduled to face Raoni Barcelos on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47.[28] However, during the fight week Johns withdrew from the bout citing an injury, leading the bout to be scrapped.[29]

Johns faced Dan Argueta on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.[30] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[31] On November 15, 2023, Johns was suspended by Nevada Athletic Commission for a failed drug test after testing positive for the anabolic steroid turinabol.[32] He was fined $2,300 and $157.04 in prosecution fees, with the bout being overturned to a no contest. He is suspended for four and the half months and will be eligible to return on February 6, 2024.[33]

Johns faced Cody Gibson, replacing injured Davey Grant, on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.[34] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[35]

Johns faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on June 15, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 58.[36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[37]

Johns is scheduled to face Cody Garbrandt on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.[38]

Personal life

Johns and his wife Hannah have three sons.[39]

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

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center||Douglas Silva de Andrade|Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center||Cody Gibson|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|NC|align=center||Dan Argueta|NC (overturned)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–2|Vince Morales|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00||Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss| align=center|12–2|John Castañeda|Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)|| |align=center|3|align=center|1:38|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–1|Anderson dos Santos|KO (punch)|UFC 265 ||align=center|3|align=center|1:16|Houston, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center|11–1| Kevin Natividad|KO (punch)|||align=center|3|align=center|2:51|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Loss| align=center|10–1| Mario Bautista|TKO (flying knee and punches)|UFC 247||align=center|2|align=center|1:41|Houston, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center|10–0| Cole Smith| Decision (split)| | | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center|9–0| Richie Santiago|Decision (unanimous)|Dana White's Contender Series 18||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win| align=center|8–0| Adrian Yañez| Decision (split)| LFA 55||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Eric Ellington| Submission (guillotine choke)|LFA 40| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:13| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Caio Machado| Decision (unanimous)| LFA 28||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Levi Mowles| Decision (unanimous)| LFA 16||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Eliazar Rodriguez| TKO (punches)| LFC 56| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:38| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Omar Benjar| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| Xtreme Knockout 28| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:20| Dallas, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| David Miramontes| Decision (unanimous)| Xtreme Knockout 27| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:00| Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Tyler Pacheco| TKO (punches)| 24/7 Entertainment 14 & 15| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:27| Midland, Texas, United States|[41]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. 2020-10-04. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: Newton native Miles Johns, a former high school wrestling champion, earns UFC contract . July 26, 2019. Taylor Eldridge. The Wichita Eagle.
  3. UFC BW Miles Johns On Raoni Barcelos Fight, New Coach After James Krause & Getting Off Adderall. June 10, 2023. YouTube. Karyn Bryant.
  4. Web site: Miles John Kids Martial Arts Instructor. sampsonjiujitsuacademy.com. December 3, 2020.
  5. Ep 10 Part 1: Pro MMA Fighters/ Brothers Miles & Elijah Johns of Fortis MMA. October 11, 2019.
  6. Web site: Across The Pond Profile: Legacy Fighting Alliance fighter Elijah Johns. Myles Painter. October 26, 2020. mmauk.net.
  7. Web site: Miles Johns. newmanjets.com. December 3, 2020.
  8. Web site: Miles Johns. December 3, 2020. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 5 July 2019 .
  9. Web site: Newton native Miles Johns could be a contender in UFCn. Breckunitch. Kelly. 2019-08-23. The Kansan. en-US. 2020-10-22.
  10. Web site: DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 2 Recap: Johns shows plenty of upside. Bronsteter. Aaron. 2019-08-23. TSN. en-US. 2020-10-22.
  11. Web site: UFC Vancouver Results: Miles Johns defeats Cole Smith via Split Decision. McClory. Mike. 2019-05-04. Cageside Press. en-US. 2019-09-05.
  12. Web site: Ongeslagen Miles Johns treft Mario Bautista tijdens UFC 247 in Houston. Marcel Dorff. 11 December 2019 . nl. 2022-02-18.
  13. Web site: UFC 247: Mario Bautista finishes Miles Johns with flying knee. 2020-02-08. FanSided. en-US. 2020-03-03.
  14. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2020-09-26. Miles Johns vs. Kevin Natividad toegevoegd aan UFC "Halloween" evenement op 31 oktober. 2022-02-18. MMA DNA. nl.
  15. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Results: Miles Johns Turns the Lights Out on Kevin Natividad. 2020-10-31. Cageside Press. en-US.
  16. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Bonuses: Big Finishes by Yanez, Hernandez Lead the Pack. 2020-11-01. Cageside Press. en-US.
  17. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2021-04-20. Miles Johns vs. Anderson Dos Santos added to UFC event on July 17. 2022-02-18. mmadna.nl. nl.
  18. Web site: Miles Johns, Anderson Dos Santos UFC bout canceled due to COVID-19. espn.com. Marc Raimondi. 2021-07-17. 2021-07-17.
  19. Web site: Cruz. Guilherme. 2021-07-20. Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos rebooked for UFC 265. 2021-07-21. MMA Fighting. en.
  20. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-08-07. UFC 265 Results: Miles Johns Crushes Anderson dos Santos With Third-Round KO. 2021-08-07. Cageside Press. en-US.
  21. Web site: Harkness. Ryan. 2021-08-08. UFC 265 Bonuses: Ciryl Gane Gets Surprise Extra $50k Performance Bonus. 2021-08-08. MMAmania.com. en.
  22. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2021-10-08. BREAKING: Miles Johns vs. John Castaneda toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 5 februari. 2022-02-18. MMA DNA. nl.
  23. Miles Johns, Coach Mike Valle, UFC Vegas 79: Fiziev vs Gamrot Recap UFC Unfiltered . September 27, 2023. YouTube. UFC.
  24. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2022-02-05. UFC Vegas 47: John Castaneda Puts Miles Johns to Sleep. 2022-02-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  25. Web site: UFC's Miles Johns suspended six months for prescribed Adderall use, fined by NAC. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura. 2022-04-19. 2022-04-19.
  26. Web site: Poli . John Eric . 2022-11-11 . Miles Johns talks short notice opportunity at UFC Vegas 65 . 2022-11-18 . en-US.
  27. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2022-11-19 . UFC Vegas 65: Miles Johns Defeats Vince Morales In Uneventful Bout . 2022-11-19 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  28. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-04-26 . Raoni Barcelos vs. Miles Johns Bantamweight Bout Added to UFC's June 17 Event . 2023-04-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  29. Web site: Miles Johns out of Raoni Barcelos fight at UFC Vegas 75, bout cancelled. June 15, 2023. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee.
  30. Web site: 2023-08-07 . Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 31-Aug. 6) . 2023-08-29 . Yahoo Sports . en-US.
  31. Web site: Theodosi . Jamie . 2023-09-23 . UFC Vegas 79: Miles Johns Edges Dan Argueta In Exciting Decision . 2023-09-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  32. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-11-14 . UFC bantamweight Miles Johns suspended, Contender Series fighter tests positive for cocaine . 2023-11-16 . MMA Fighting . en.
  33. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-11-14 . UFC bantamweight Miles Johns suspended, Contender Series fighter tests positive for cocaine . 2023-11-16 . MMA Fighting . en.
  34. Web site: Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (March 4-10) Event. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-03-11. 2024-03-18.
  35. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-03-24 . UFC Vegas 89: Miles Johns Outworks Cody Gibson, Claims Decision Win . 2024-03-24 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  36. Web site: Leonard . Harvey . 2024-04-28 . UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (4/22-4/28): Joaquin Buckley Gets His Wish, Mayra Bueno Silva Returns, & More . 2024-05-12 . MMA News UFC News, PPV & Fight Night Coverage, Interviews & Analysis . en-us.
  37. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-06-16 . UFC Vegas 93: Miles Johns Out-strikes Douglas Silva de Andrade . 2024-06-16 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  38. Web site: Former UFC champ Cody Garbrandt expected to return vs. Miles Johns. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and Farah Hannoun. 2024-07-18. 2024-07-18.
  39. Web site: Miles Johns Is Tired Of Feeling 'Slept On'. Zac Pacleb. February 3, 2022. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  40. Web site: LFA 55 Results: Johns and Alpar Edge Out Opponents for Gold. 2018-11-30. CombatPress. en. 2020-10-10.
  41. Web site: Sherdog.com. Miles Johns. 2020-08-07. Sherdog.

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