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| Born | March 1, 1983 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Other names | Doomsday |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 49 |
| Wins | 29 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 19 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 13 |
| Draws | 1 |
John Howard (born March 1, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Middleweight division for the Eagle Fighting Championship. Howard has been a professional fighter since 2004. He has also competed in other major organizations like the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Professional Fighters League.
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About John Howard
John Howard grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, with his single mother and brother. He still lives there today. As a kid, he often got into trouble. In high school, he played football and basketball. After high school, he learned to be an electrician.
Howard discovered martial arts when he went to a Job Corps program. There, he learned grappling from a freestyle grappler. Even though he didn't have a wrestling background, he became known for his wrestling moves and takedowns in MMA. His nickname, "Doomsday," comes from the famous villain who fought Superman.
John Howard's Fighting Career
Fighting in the UFC
John Howard first joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in January 2009. He won his first fight against Chris Wilson.
He continued to win, including a big knockout victory over Dennis Hallman in December 2009. He also knocked out Daniel Roberts in the first round. These wins showed his power and skill.
However, Howard then faced some tough opponents. He lost to Jake Ellenberger and Thiago Alves. After a loss to Matt Brown in 2011, he left the UFC for a while.
Winning Championships at CES MMA
After leaving the UFC, John Howard joined Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA). He quickly became a champion there.
He won the CES Middleweight Championship by TKO in his first fight. He then defended his title four times, winning each time by knockout or TKO. This showed he was a dominant fighter outside the UFC.
Returning to the UFC
In 2013, John Howard returned to the UFC. He wanted to fight in Boston to support his hometown after the Boston Marathon bombing. He won his comeback fight against Uriah Hall.
He then moved back to the Welterweight division and won another fight. However, he faced more challenges in his second run with the UFC, losing several close decisions and a few by TKO or knockout. He left the UFC again in 2015.
Other Major Fights
After his second time in the UFC, John Howard fought in other big promotions. He joined the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in 2016, winning one fight and losing another.
He then competed in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in 2018 and 2019. In the 2018 season, he won some fights, including one by submission. He made it to the semifinals, but a fight ended in a technical draw, and he was eliminated. In 2019, he had a big knockout win against Ray Cooper III but didn't advance in the tournament.
Since then, he has continued to fight in independent promotions, showing his dedication to the sport.
John Howard's Life Outside the Ring
John Howard is a father to three daughters. Before becoming a full-time fighter, he worked as an electrician. He is a huge fan of Boston sports teams, including the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins. He also enjoys playing video games.
In 2016, at age 33, John Howard learned he has autism spectrum disorder. He said this diagnosis helped him understand many things about his life and why he does certain things.
Awards and Achievements
Mixed Martial Arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- Knockout of the Night (One time)
- UFC.com Awards
- 2009: Ranked #7 Newcomer of the Year
- Ring of Combat
- ROC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- CES MMA
- CES Middleweight Championship (One time)
See also
- List of male mixed martial artists
