Johnny Cisneros


Johnny Cisneros is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2010, he has also competed for King of the Cage.

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.

Personal life

Heavily-tattooed, Cisneros received his first tattoo at age 16.

Mixed martial arts record