John “Doomsday” Howard's Professional MMA debut
Howard made his professional debut against Jason Dublin on October 2, 2004, fighting on the main card of Combat Zone 8: Street Justice.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jason Dublin who carried a 0-0-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Howard beat Jason Dublin by Decision at 5:00 of Round 2.
John “Doomsday” Howard's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Howard made his debut in the UFC against Chris Wilson on January 31, 2009, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 having compiled a 10-4-0 professional MMA record.
John Howard beat Chris Wilson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since his debut, Howard has gone on to fight a total of 14 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-7-0.
The first man to defeat Daniel Roberts
Howard defeated the previously unbeaten Daniel Roberts on March 21, 2010, at UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones. Daniel Roberts came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Howard was a -230 betting favorite going into the fight. John Howard beat Daniel Roberts by KO/TKO at 2:01 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Howard took his next fight at CFA on October 9, 2011, fighting against Dennis Olson on the main event of CFA 3: Howard vs Olson.
John Howard beat Dennis Olson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 7 fights outside of the promotion, Howard returned to the UFC on August 17, 2013, fighting against Uriah Hall on the main card of UFC Fight Night 26: Shogun vs. Sonnen.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 20-8-0
John Howard beat Uriah Hall by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was John Howard's last win?
Howard's last win came against Ozzie Alvarez at CES 63 on Friday August 6, 2021. John Howard beat Ozzie Alvarez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.