Michael Johnson is not happy with his position on the UFC St. Louis card. After a “Fight of The Year” candidate against Justin Gaethje in 2017, Johnson begins the new year with a move down to featherweight. “The Menace” will mee…
Michael Johnson is not happy with his position on the UFC St. Louis card. After a “Fight of The Year” candidate against Justin Gaethje in 2017, Johnson begins the new year with a move down to featherweight. “The Menace” will meet Darren Elkins on Saturday night (Jan. 14) inside the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. With the main […]
Michael Johnson will transition down to featherweight, as he has agreed to meet Darren Elkins at UFC Fight Night 124 next month. The card takes place from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on January 14, airing live on FOX Sports 1. Johnson (17-12) is …
Michael Johnson will transition down to featherweight, as he has agreed to meet Darren Elkins at UFC Fight Night 124 next month. The card takes place from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on January 14, airing live on FOX Sports 1. Johnson (17-12) is looking to snap a two-fight losing skid in his hometown, […]
Michael Johnson has seen choices for his first opponent at featherweight and he’s not amused. Johnson has made it clear that his next move inside the Octagon will be done at featherweight. “The Menace” wanted a bout with Cub Swanson, but “Killer” is booked to take on Brian Ortega. Taking to Instagram, Johnson sent a […]
Michael Johnson has seen choices for his first opponent at featherweight and he’s not amused. Johnson has made it clear that his next move inside the Octagon will be done at featherweight. “The Menace” wanted a bout with Cub Swanson, but “Killer” is booked to take on Brian Ortega. Taking to Instagram, Johnson sent a […]
Michael Johnson is prepared for all comers on his way down to the featherweight division. Johnson has said that his next fight will be at 145 pounds. “The Menace” has been throwing leather at lightweight. Following his TKO loss to Justin Gaethje, Johnson believes a move to featherweight is ideal. Speaking to Flo Combat, Johnson […]
Michael Johnson is prepared for all comers on his way down to the featherweight division. Johnson has said that his next fight will be at 145 pounds. “The Menace” has been throwing leather at lightweight. Following his TKO loss to Justin Gaethje, Johnson believes a move to featherweight is ideal. Speaking to Flo Combat, Johnson […]
Michael Johnson doesn’t agree with Kevin Lee getting an interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title shot. On Oct. 7, Lee will take on Tony Ferguson inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will be awarded the interim 155-pound gold. Many are expecting the main champion Conor McGregor to face Nate Diaz […]
Michael Johnson doesn’t agree with Kevin Lee getting an interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title shot. On Oct. 7, Lee will take on Tony Ferguson inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will be awarded the interim 155-pound gold. Many are expecting the main champion Conor McGregor to face Nate Diaz […]
Michael Johnson says he’s heading to featherweight. “The Menace” took part in the UFC Rotterdam fan Q&A and revealed that he will be making the jump down to 145 pounds after having competed against most of the top 10 at 155 pounds. Johnson was once on a four fight win streak over some of the most […]
Michael Johnson says he’s heading to featherweight.
“The Menace” took part in the UFC Rotterdam fan Q&A and revealed that he will be making the jump down to 145 pounds after having competed against most of the top 10 at 155 pounds. Johnson was once on a four fight win streak over some of the most elite in the UFC’s most talent-stacked division; having defeated names such as Joe Lauzon, Gleison Tibau, Melvin Guillard, and Edson Barboza. He then suffered back-to-back losses to Beneil Dariush and Nate Diaz.
He was then able to pick up a vicious knockout win over Dustin Poirier before suffering a third round submission defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov and a second round knockout loss to UFC newcomer and ex-World Series Of Fighting (WSOF) lightweight champ Justin Gaethje – a frontrunner for Fight Of The Year.
Now, Johnson is eyeing a career at 145 pounds and would like to be welcomed into the new division by the greatest to have ever competed in the division – Jose Aldo (quotes via MMA Mania):
“I was thinking about making a comeback at 145 because I’ve fought everybody at the top 10 at 155 division,” Johnson said at the UFC Rotterdam fan Q&A. “So, I think it’s time for me to see some new faces in the cage. Jose Aldo, he’s a great champion, so I’d love to go down to 145 and fight him. Hopefully in December, I can go down to Brazil and fight him.”
