Best fights of Tony Johnson
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Johnson has compiled a 18-9-1 (11) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Johnson KOs Tim Sylvia
On May 31, 2013 Tony Johnson faced Tim Sylvia in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Sylvia was 37 with a record of 31-8. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Sylvia was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Tim Sylvia via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Tony Johnson KOs Mukhumat Vakhaev
On November 18, 2021 Tony Johnson defended his ACA heavyweight title against Mukhumat Vakhaev. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Vakhaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Mukhumat Vakhaev via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Tony Johnson KOs Daniel Omielańczuk
On November 26, 2020 Tony Johnson fought Daniel Omielańczuk for the vacant ACA heavyweight title. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 13-5-1, and Omielańczuk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Daniel Omielańczuk via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Tony Johnson defeats Alexander Volkov
On April 10, 2015 Tony Johnson faced Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 8-2, and Volkov was 26 with a record of 24-4. Johnson was coming off a win and Volkov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Johnson won via split decision.
5. Tony Johnson loses to Cheick Kongo via majority decision
On September 16, 2016 Tony Johnson faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 10-2, and Kongo was 41 with a record of 24-10-2. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kongo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Kongo.
6. Tony Johnson KOs Dmitry Poberezhets
On April 23, 2021 Tony Johnson defended his ACA heavyweight title against Dmitry Poberezhets. Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Poberezhets was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Dmitry Poberezhets via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Tony Johnson defeats Tony Lopez
On March 26, 2010 Tony Johnson fought Tony Lopez for the vacant KOTC heavyweight title. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Tony Johnson defeats Derrick Lewis
On June 25, 2011 Tony Johnson faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 5-1, and Lewis was 26 with a record of 4-1. Johnson was coming off a win and Lewis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
9. Tony Johnson submits Denis Smoldarev
On February 16, 2019 Tony Johnson faced Denis Smoldarev in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Smoldarev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Johnson submitted Denis Smoldarev via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Tony Johnson KOs Magomedbag Agaev
On June 2, 2017 Tony Johnson faced Magomedbag Agaev in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 10-3, and Agaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Magomedbag Agaev via TKO in the 1st round.