MMA fighter Aaron ‘Tex’ Johnson is currently in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after getting forcibly removed from a Southwest Airlines flight at LaGuardia Airport as seen in a viral video
The incident took place following a baggage-related meltdown, which spiraled into a heated dispute with crew members and passengers.
Johnson is an accomplished figure in the BJJ world and is an international Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Federation 3x black belt.
Who is Aaron ‘Tex’ Johnson as video of MMA and BJJ fighter’s meltdown in Southwest Airlines, LaGuardia Airport flight goes viral
🚨MMA Fighter Aaron “Tex” Johnson MELTS DOWN on Southwest flight — cusses out crew, threatens legal action, gets hauled off on stretcher#MMA #fight #flights pic.twitter.com/Xe08Eg6lmA
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NEW: MMA Fighter Aaron Tex Johnson Forcibly Removed From Southwest Flight After Heated Altercation With Crew and Passengers pic.twitter.com/6RvoFzW1eL
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The viral video of the incident has since spread across social media, capturing Aaron yelling at flight attendants and threatening passengers.
Aaron “Tex” Johnson removed from plane
Aaron “Tex” Johnson is a renowned MMA fighter who was recently booted off a Southwest flight on Monday. The incident took place after Aaron erupted in anger over a baggage issue. The entire incident was caught on tape, and it showed the 39-year-old screaming at airline staff, calling them “losers” and “pieces of sh*t.” Meanwhile, Aaron also went on and threatened fellow passengers as he claimed he was being treated like a black man in his racist tirade.
Interestingly, Aaron continued even after being removed, as he shouted obscenities while restrained on a stretcher inside the airport. The Port Authority Police eventually escorted him to a hospital for evaluation and charged him with disorderly conduct. Johnson later went online and told his followers that the entire incident stemmed from a dispute over a bag.
Aaron “Tex” Johnson biography and age
Aaron Michael Johnson is a veteran MMA fighter who was born on April 1, 1986, in Bedford, Ohio. He and his family moved around frequently during his childhood due to his father’s military career. Aaron had an early exposure to martial arts, especially taekwondo, which laid the groundwork for his eventual career in combat sports. By the time he was in high school, he had earned the nickname “Tex” after moving from Texas to Georgia.
Aaron “Tex” Johnson (13-10-0, 1 NC) is a MMA Fighter out of Kennesaw, Georgia.
Height and weight
Aaron Johnson stands at a height of 6 feet and weighs approximately 230 pounds.
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MMA career
Tex is a formidable competitor in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, and began his martial arts journey in taekwondo. After making the transition to BJJ, he earned a black belt under Philip Smith and Murilo Santana. He was known for his intense, submission-heavy approach and eventually built a reputation as a dominant grappler. Over the years, Johnson has fought under various promotions like Bellator and is recognized for defeating well-known opponents like Davi Ramos and Jackson Sousa.
Fight record
Johnson ended his MMA career in 2015 with a professional fight record of 13 wins and 10 losses. Meanwhile, in BJJ, his record stands at 87 wins, 70 losses, and one draw. Aaron ‘Tex’ Johnson also notably won the IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Championship three times.
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Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu pro fighter Aaron “Tex” Johnson KO'ed for life by blonde flight attendant.Watch to end to see Tex being carried out of airport on stretcher. Tex says "I'm being treated like a black person." pic.twitter.com/OpiK5EDEtv
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Wife and children
As of now, there is currently no public information confirming whether Aaron Johnson is married or has children, as he generally prefers to keep his personal and family life mostly private.
Net worth
Aaron ‘Tex’ Johnson has an estimated net worth in the range of $300,000 to $500,000. Most of his income stems primarily from competition earnings, seminars, and sponsorships.
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