Michael “The Menace” Johnson is a 35 year old Male fighter from United States with a 20-17-0 pro MMA record. Johnson most recently fought Alan Patrick at UFC Fight Night on Saturday May 14, 2022. Michael Johnson beat Alan Patrick by KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 2 in the Lightweight division.
Michael Johnson has 20 wins with a 40% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 3 by submission, 12 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-17-0 | Alan Patrick |
KO/TKO
R2 3:22
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-05-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-16-0 | Clay Guida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-15-0 | Thiago Moisés |
SUB
R2 0:25
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-14-0 | Stevie Ray |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 20 | 2019-10-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-13-0 | Josh Emmett |
KO/TKO
R3 4:14
|
UFC on ESPN 2 | 2019-03-30 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-13-0 | Artem Lobov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 138 | 2018-10-27 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-13-0 | Andre Fili |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 135 | 2018-08-25 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-12-0 | Darren Elkins |
SUB
R2 2:22
|
UFC Fight Night 124 | 2018-01-14 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-11-0 | Justin Gaethje |
KO/TKO
R2 4:48
|
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale | 2017-07-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-10-0 | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
SUB
R3 2:31
|
UFC 205 | 2016-11-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-10-0 | Dustin Poirier |
KO/TKO
R1 1:35
|
UFC Fight Night 94 | 2016-09-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-9-0 | Nate Diaz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 17 | 2015-12-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-8-0 | Beneil Dariush |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 73 | 2015-08-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-8-0 | Edson Barboza |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 61 | 2015-02-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-8-0 | Melvin Guillard |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 37 | 2014-03-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-8-0 | Gleison Tibau |
KO/TKO
R2 1:32
|
UFC 168 | 2013-12-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-8-0 | Joe Lauzon |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 26 | 2013-08-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-7-0 | Reza Madadi |
SUB
R3 1:33
|
UFC on FUEL TV 9 | 2013-04-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-6-0 | Myles Jury |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 155 | 2012-12-29 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-6-0 | Danny Castillo |
KO/TKO
R2 1:06
|
UFC on FX 5 | 2012-10-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-6-0 | Tony Ferguson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 3 | 2012-05-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-6-0 | Shane Roller |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 2 | 2012-01-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-5-0 | Paul Sass |
SUB
R1 3:00
|
UFC on Versus 6 | 2011-10-01 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-5-0 | Edward Faaloloto |
KO/TKO
R1 4:42
|
UFC on Versus 4 | 2011-06-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 8-4-0 | Jonathan Brookins |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale | 2010-12-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-4-0 | Nam Phan |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 | 2010-07-12 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 8-4-0 | Alex Caceres |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 | 2010-07-06 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 8-4-0 | Aaron Wilkinson |
SUB
R1 0:39
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 | 2010-06-14 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 8-4-0 | Pablo Garza |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 12 | 2010-06-05 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 7-4-0 | Chris McDaniel |
KO/TKO
R1 4:34
|
Regional circuit | 2010-01-30 | ||
| Win | 6-4-0 | Ramiro Hernandez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-12-18 | TFC | |
| Win | 5-4-0 | Aaron Derrow |
KO/TKO
R1 0:43
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-03 | ||
| Loss | 5-3-0 | Eric Marriott |
SUB
R2 1:32
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-09 | ||
| Win | 4-3-0 | Clay French |
SUB
R1 3:16
|
Regional circuit | 2009-04-10 | ||
| Loss | 4-2-0 | Joe Brammer |
SUB
R4 3:45
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-14 | MCC | |
| Loss | 4-1-0 | James Krause |
SUB
R1 2:55
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-22 | ||
| Win | 3-1-0 | Warren Stewart |
KO/TKO
R1 2:37
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-13 | ||
| Win | 2-1-0 | Luke Gwaltney |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-25 | MFL | |
| Loss | 2-0-0 | Ted Worthington |
SUB
R3 1:29
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-25 | MCC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Steve Schneider |
SUB
R1 2:12
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-18 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Chauncey Prather |
KO/TKO
R1 1:12
|
Regional circuit | 2008-02-01 |
Johnson made his professional debut against Chauncey Prather on February 1, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Chauncey Prather who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Michael Johnson beat Chauncey Prather by KO/TKO at 1:12 of Round 1.
Johnson made his debut in the UFC against Jonathan Brookins on December 4, 2010, fighting on the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale having compiled a 8-4-0 professional MMA record.
Michael Johnson lost to Jonathan Brookins by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to fight a total of 25 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-13-0.
Johnson lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Jonathan Brookins on December 4, 2010 at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale.
Michael Johnson lost to Jonathan Brookins by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Johnson's last win came against Alan Patrick at UFC Fight Night on Saturday May 14, 2022. Michael Johnson beat Alan Patrick by KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 2.
Johnson is not currently booked for any fights.
Johnson's last loss came against Clay Guida at UFC Fight Night on Saturday February 6, 2021. Michael Johnson lost to Clay Guida by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Johnson has fought 25 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-13-0.
Johnson has knocked out 9 opponents.
Johnson has submitted 3 opponents.
Johnson has been knocked out 2 times.
Johnson has been submitted 9 times.
