meet john “doomsday” howard
THE FIGHTER YOU KNOW.
THE MAN BEHIND DOOMSDAY.
Born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, John “Doomsday” Howard built a professional fighting career that took him from Boston gyms to some of the biggest stages in mixed martial arts.
Across more than two decades of competition, John fought in the UFC, PFL, CES MMA, Ring of Combat and promotions around the world.
But fighting is only part of his story.
Today, John brings everything the sport taught him—discipline, resilience, confidence and the ability to keep going—to the people he coaches and the community he's building at Doomsday Defense Dojo.
BUILT THROUGH EXPERIENCE
DECADES ON THE MAT.
YEARS IN THE CAGE.
UFC VETERAN
50 PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS
3RD-DEGREE BJJ BLACK BELT
MUAY THAI KRU
2016 U.S. MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
UFC Fight of the Night
UFC Knockout of the Night
2009 Ranked #7 Newcomer of the Year
Ring of Combat Welterweight Champion
CES MMA Middleweight Champion
2016 United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
For interviews, media appearances, podcast requests and press inquiries regarding John “Doomsday” Howard: DoomsdayDefenseDojo@gmail.com
EVERYONE DESERVES
A PLACE ON THE MAT.
John knows what it means to move through spaces where you don't always fit the expected mold.
As a Black fighter from Dorchester who was diagnosed with autism at 33, his experiences shaped not only the fighter and coach he became, but the kind of dojo he wanted to build.
Doomsday Defense is intentionally a place where people can show up as themselves, be treated with respect and discover what they're capable of.
That commitment includes creating an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ students and a supportive training space for neurodiverse students and families.
At Doomsday, respect isn't a slogan. It's the standard.
SEE DOOMSDAY IN ACTION
DON'T JUST READ
THE FIGHT RECORD.
WATCH IT.
