John Phillips is a Welsh Middleweight mixed martial artist. A professional since 2005, he has also competed for BAMMA, Cage Rage, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Cage Warriors. He is the former BAMMA Middleweight Champion.
You can follow John Phillips’s biography, career details, wife, net worth, fight purses, fight records, achievements, and more here.
John Phillips’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | John Phillips |
| Nickname | The Welsh Wrecking Machine |
| Birth Date | June 9, 1985 |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Birthplace | Swansea, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Turned Professional | 2005 |
| Current Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Unknown |
| Instagram Profile | @johnphillipsufc |
John Phillips, known as “The Welsh Wrecking Machine,” was born on June 9, 1985, in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Before turning professional in MMA, Phillips had a successful amateur career in both boxing and judo, winning Welsh and British titles in both sports.
Phillips was a former member of the Welsh Commonwealth boxing contingent before making the move from boxing to MMA.
Professional Career
John Phillips began his journey in 2005, primarily fighting in regional UK promotions like Cage Rage. His UFC debut came against Charles Byrd but unfortunately resulted in a loss via submission.
Phillips struggled to find his footing in the promotion, losing his next three fights against Kevin Holland, Jack Marshman, and Khamzat Chimaev.
However, he finally secured his first UFC victory spectacularly, knocking out Alen Amedovski in just 17 seconds at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier in September 2019. This performance earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Despite this breakthrough, Phillips faced two more losses in the UFC against Jun Yong Park and Khamzat Chimaev before being released from the promotion in November 2020.
Wife
John Phillips is married but the name of his wife is unknown. The couple have 1 daughter together. John prefers to keep his personal life private focusing on his career as a professional Mixed Martial Artist.
John Phillips’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, John Phillips’s net worth is estimated to be $500k. This is based on his career earnings from fighting purses and any potential endorsements.
Over his career, John Phillips earned $170,500 from UFC fight purses and bonuses.
Fight Purses
| Event | Opponent | Result | Base Purse | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Total |
| UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie | Jun Yong Park | Loss | $35,000 | – | – | $35,000 |
| UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige | Khamzat Chimaev | Loss | $35,000 | – | – | $35,000 |
| UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | Alen Amedovski | Win | $23,500 | – | $50,000 | $73,500 |
| UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal | Jack Marshman | Loss | $13,500 | – | – | $13,500 |
| UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 | Kevin Holland | Loss | $13,500 | – | – | $13,500 |
Fight Records
| Statistic | Number |
| Matches | 34 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Losses | 11 |
| No Contests | 1 |
| Wins by Knockout | 20 |
| Wins by Submission | 2 |
| Wins by Decision | 0 |
Achievements
- BAMMA Middleweight Champion
- Defended BAMMA Middleweight Title twice
- UFC Performance of the Night (UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier)
FAQs
What is John Phillips’ professional MMA record?
John Phillips has a professional MMA record of 22 wins, 11 losses, and 1 no contest.
How many fights did John Phillips have in the UFC?
John Phillips had 6 fights in the UFC.
What weight class does John Phillips compete in?
John Phillips competes in the Middleweight division.
Where is John Phillips from?
John Phillips is from Swansea, Wales.
How old is John Phillips?
39.
When did John Phillips make his professional MMA debut?
He turned professional in 2005.
What is John Phillips’ height and weight?
Height: 6’0″ (1.83 m), Weight: 185 lb (84 kg).
What is John Phillips’ fighting style?
John Phillips is known for his striking ability. He loves to stand and trade punches and has powerful knockout potential, especially with his left hand.
What is John Phillips’ nickname?
John Phillips is known as “The Welsh Wrecking Machine.
