Who Is Aaron “Tex” Johnson? The MMA Fighter Removed From Plane After Chaotic Outburst | International Sports News
It is safe to say that air travel hasn’t been smooth for MMA fighters lately. Earlier this year, Khabib Nurmagomedov made headlines after being removed from a Fly Frontier flight following a dispute with a flight attendant. Now, another fighter, Aaron “Tex” Johnson, is in the spotlight for a similar incident.
Aaron “Tex” Johnson Kicked off a Plane After a Luggage-Related Issue
Johnson was recently escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight at LaGuardia Airport after a heated outburst. A viral video from the scene shows him shouting at airline staff, calling them “losers” and “pieces of sh*t.” While the exact cause of his meltdown remains unclear, it reportedly stemmed from a baggage-related issue after boarding. It is being said that the BJJ fighter even got into an argument with fellow passengers and threatened to beat them up.
The flight staff later spoke with TMZ and told them that the 39-year-old’s behavior was “belligerent and unruly,” which they did not tolerate. Even after being removed from the plane, Johnson continued to cause a scene. He was later seen inside the airport, restrained on a stretcher, claiming he was mistreated by airline staff. He could be seen using more choice words like “bulls*it” and even gave a racial touch to the incident, saying that he was treated like a black person. Port Authority Police escorted him to a local hospital for evaluation and issued a disorderly conduct summons. All of this took place on Monday, while Johnson spoke about it on Friday to one of his followers and confirmed that the chaos took place because of a bag.
All About the Fighting Career of Aaron “Tex” Johnson
Aaron Michael Johnson was born on 1 April 1986 in Bedford, Ohio. Due to his father’s military service, Johnson moved frequently and lived in various parts of the U.S. His interest in martial arts was sparked early, thanks to his family, and he began training in taekwondo as a child.In high school, after relocating from Texas to Georgia, he joined the football team and quickly earned the nickname “Texas,” which later evolved into “Tex.” He also spent a year competing as a heavyweight wrestler for Douglasville High School in Georgia, further building the foundation for his future in combat sports.Johnson is a well-known name in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world. A black belt under Philip Smith and Murilo Santana, Johnson made his mark as a three-time IBJJF Pan American No-Gi Champion, according to BJJ Heroes. His overall BJJ record stands at 87 wins, 70 losses, and one draw.
Known for his aggressive, submission-heavy style, Tex has taken down some big names in the sport, including Davi Ramos and Jackson Sousa. BJJ Heroes describes his approach as “aggressive and submission-oriented,” which helped him become one of the top grapplers of his era. Johnson also dipped his toes into MMA, competing for promotions like Bellator. According to Sherdog.com, he concluded his professional career with a record of 13 wins and 10 losses, retiring in 2015 after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Eric Spicely. But Tex’s career hasn’t been without controversy. In 2018, he was reportedly kicked out of his BJJ gym in Charlotte, North Carolina, for training at a rival gym and being “too aggressive during rolling,” a claim acknowledged by Johnson himself.Also read: WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan dies at 71 after reported cardiac arrest
