James Bochnovic is a professional UFC fighter who competes in the UFC’s Light Heavyweight division. A professional since 2014, he has recorded 8 wins out of 9 before he steps in UFC.
Bochnovic holds a purple belt in XFO, BJJ as well as FFC middleweight title, "Battle of the Boarders KO of the Night".
James Bochnovic was born on 13th February 1989, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States. His birth sign is Aquarius. By nationality, Bochnovic is an American and belongs to white ethnicity.
Talking about his academic qualifications, Bochnovic holds bachelor’s degree, majoring in social science as well as a double minor in geography and secondary education. After his graduation, he was seeking to stay active and compete, as he was college football player.
Later one of his friends asked if he wanted to try BJJ. Since then he initially fell in love with the MMA. And shortly after turning professional, he quit his job as a 6th-grade teacher and started training full-time.
Bochnovic is the General Manager at Rothwell MMA as well as a key fight team member. His significant source of earing his professional mixed martial art career. Though he has not disclosed his exact figure of net worth, it is assumed his net worth is no less than six digit figure.
On his first UFC fight at UFC 213, he received $12,000 show cash plus $2,500 Reebok sponsorship despite his defeat.
On 16th March 2013, Bochnovic made his amateur debut against Dave Smith at King of the Cage: High Octane via KO in the round first. He then faced Kevin Tadder, Bobby Kpa, Michael Rittorno, and Nate Mortson at Wisconsin Extreme Cage Fighting, XFO Fight Night, Wisconsin Extreme Cage Fighting 3, and Fearless Fighting Championship 15 “The Return” respectively.
On 9th August 2014, Bochnovice’s made his professional debut against Josh Eckman at XFO-52 Outdoor War 10. Though he lost his debut game via submission in the first round, Bochnovic gave series of the win after that. He faced Dan Matthew Almario, Eric Ziebarth, Jake Erickson, Rashad Brooks, Eddie Larrea, Scott Futrell, Matthew Paul, and Wayman Carter.
On 8th July 2017, Bochnovic made his UFC debut against Trevin Giles at UFC 213: Nunes vs. Shevchenko. He lost his debut match via KO in the second round.
29, James Bochnovic is neither married nor single. He is in an open relationship with his gorgeous girlfriend, Allyssa Leigh.
It seems that the duo is much supporting and caring for each other. His lady often visits fighting event to support him.
Though the pair has not married yet, they are living as they are husband and wife.
Bochnovic stands at the tall height of 6 ft. and 4 inches and weighs 84 kg.
