Aaron Johnson
Black
Nicknames: Tex
Country: USA
Team:
-
Former Teams:
Unity Jiu-Jitsu
Wins
4
Losses
23
Draws
0
Win %
14.81%
Wins by Sub
1
Sub Win %
25.00%
Losses by Sub
11
Sub Loss %
47.83%
Current Win Streak
1
Longest Win Streak
1
Biography
Aaron Johnson is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, ADCC Trials winner, and ADCC veteran known for his leglocks and aggressive submission-focused style. His explosive heel hook entries and powerful lower-body attacks made him one of the most feared finishers in modern no-gi competition.
A longtime presence on the professional circuit, Tex has competed against elite opponents around the world, building a reputation for toughness, intensity, and the ability to end matches instantly with his signature leglock game.
Personal
Age
39
Birthday
1986-04-01
Weight
Heavyweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Murilo Santana
Legend Status
No
Social Media
* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.
Rankings
P4P Ranking
Unranked
Weight Class Ranking
26 (Heavyweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
57
Rating
10.56
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 1 |
| Rear naked | 0 | 2 |
| Armbar | 0 | 2 |
| Kata gatame | 0 | 2 |
| Triangle | 0 | 1 |
| Straight ankle lock | 0 | 1 |
| Kneebar | 0 | 1 |
| Outside heel hook | 0 | 1 |
AARON JOHNSON'S 27 MATCHES
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Hugo | Loss | 2021 | No-Gi Pans | Points: 2-2 | +97KG | Finals | — |
| Max Gimenis | Loss | 2021 | F2W 163 | Decision | Absolute | — | — |
| Lucas Barbosa | Win | 2021 | F2W 174 | Decision | N/A | — | 21 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2021 | 3CG 6 | Points | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Loss | 2021 | Orlando No-Gi | Outside heel hook | Absolute | Finals | — |
| David Garmo | Loss | 2021 | Dallas No-Gi | Kneebar | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Haisam Rida | Win | 2021 | Dallas No-Gi | Advantage | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| William Tackett | Loss | 2020 | Subversiv 4 | Kata gatame | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2020 | No-Gi Pans | Armbar | 97KG | Finals | — |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2020 | Sub Stars | Kata gatame | N/A | — | — |
| Victor Hugo | Loss | 2019 | No-Gi Worlds | Armbar | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Max Gimenis | Loss | 2019 | No-Gi Pans | Points: 11-0 | 97KG | Finals | — |
| Kyle Boehm | Loss | 2019 | BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix | EBI Overtime | Absolute | — | — |
| William Tackett | Win | 2019 | BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 11 |
| Kyle Boehm | Loss | 2019 | King of the Mat 7 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Jon Blank | Loss | 2019 | ADCC | Straight ankle lock | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Felipe Pena | Win | 2019 | KASAI 5 | Inside heel hook | 93KG | — | 24 |
| Kaynan Duarte | Loss | 2019 | KASAI 5 | Points: 6-1 | 93KG | Finals | — |
| Craig Jones | Loss | 2019 | KASAI Super Series Orlando Florida | Rear naked | 92KG | — | — |
| Yuri Simoes | Loss | 2018 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 5-0 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| David Garmo | Loss | 2018 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 10-2 | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Max Gimenis | Loss | 2018 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 6-0 | 97KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Keenan Cornelius | Loss | 2017 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Gianni Grippo | Loss | 2017 | NY Spring No-Gi | Points | Absolute | Finals | — |
| Gordon Ryan | Loss | 2017 | Grappling Industries | Triangle | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Craig Jones | Loss | 2017 | EBI 14 | Inside heel hook | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Yuri Simoes | Loss | 2016 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 19-0 | 97KG | Semi-Finals | — |