Brian Johnston (fighter)

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Brian Johnston
Born (1968-07-28) July 28, 1968 (age 55)
Other names Fury
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 242 lb (110 kg; 17.3 st)
Style Judo, Boxing, Wrestling, Taekwondo, Kick Boxing, Submission Wrestling
Fighting out of San Jose, California
Rank      Black Belt in Judo
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 5
By knockout 1
By submission 4
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Brian Johnston
Birth name Brian Johnston
Born (1968-07-28) July 28, 1968 (age 55)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Brian Johnston
Billed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Billed weight 246 lb (112 kg)
Debut 1997
Retired 2001

Brian Johnston (born July 28, 1968) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who competed throughout the mid 1990s, most notably in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and New Japan Pro-Wrestling. His effective mix of precision striking and ground fighting, as seen with other fighters such as Marco Ruas, would set the standard for what are now common traits in modern-day fighting styles. Johnston holds a black belt in Judo and was a former Golden Gloves champion.

He fought many MMA legends in their prime such as Don Frye, Mark Coleman and Ken Shamrock while competing in the UFC.

Brian suffered a massive stroke in August 2001 while in Japan prior to a fight, at 32 years of age and 3 weeks after his wedding.[1]

Initially trained by Brad Rheingans. He made his pro wrestling debut in 1997, losing to Naoya Ogawa at NJPW G1 Climax Special 1997.[2][3] Throughout his whole career Johnston was used as a tag team wrestler, teaming with such names like Don Frye, Osamu Kido, Tadao Yasuda, Dave Beneteau, and Kazuyuki Fujita. He had a notable appearance at the 1999 G1 Tag League, teaming with Takashi Iizuka.[4] After a massive stroke, he was forced to retire in 2001.[5] Johnston would train several team mates to impressive MMA victories, over notables such as Mark Kerr, K-1 fighter Jan Nortje and MMA fighters Ryan Gracie and Ken Shamrock.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5–5 Dan Bobish Submission(forearm choke) UFC 14 July 27, 1997 1 2:10 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win 5–4 John Renfroe Submission (choke) Strikeforce - Strike Force May 31, 1997 1 2:10 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 4–4 Kimo Leopoldo Submission (forearm choke) Ultimate Explosion April 16, 1997 1 1:43 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 4–3 Dennis Reed Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Challenge 3 February 15, 1997 1 0:48 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 3–3 Egidio Amaro da Costa TKO (submission to punches and headbutts) Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 5 January 30, 1997 1 1:34 Brazil
Loss 2–3 Ken Shamrock Submission (forearm choke) Ultimate Ultimate 1996 December 7, 1996 1 5:48 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Loss 2–2 Mark Coleman TKO (submission to punches) UFC 11 August 20, 1996 1 2:20 Augusta, Georgia, United States
Win 2–1 Reza Nasri TKO (punches) UFC 11 August 20, 1996 1 0:28 Augusta, Georgia, United States
Loss 1–1 Don Frye TKO (submission to elbow) UFC 10 July 12, 1996 1 4:37 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win 1–0 Scott Fiedler TKO (submission to punches) UFC 10 July 12, 1996 1 2:25 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

References

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