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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Shane Roller attempts a rear choke submission against Michael Johnson during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Shane Roller attempts a rear choke submission against Michael Johnson during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson and Shane Roller trade punches during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Michael Johnson reacts after his victory over Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson and Shane Roller trade punches during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Michael Johnson reacts after his victory over Shane Roller during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson and Shane Roller trade punches during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson; Shane Roller
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces round two before the Johnson vs Roller bout during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  UFC Octagon Girl Chandella Powell introduces round 1 before the Johnson vs Roller bout during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chandella Powell
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces round two before the Johnson vs Roller bout during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 04:  (L-R) Lightweight opponents Tony Ferguson and Michael Johnson face off after weighing in during the UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 04:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 05:  Michael Johnson punches Tony Ferguson during thier Flyweight bout at Izod Center on May 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 05:  Michael Johnson punches Tony Ferguson during thier Flyweight bout at Izod Center on May 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 05:  Michael Johnson(R) celebrates after defeating Tony Ferguson (L) in thier Flyweight bout at Izod Center on May 5, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh in at Pantages Theater on October 4, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh in at Pantages Theater on October 4, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 04:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Danny Castillo face off during the UFC on FX weigh in at Pantages Theater on October 4, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (R-L) Danny Castillo knocks down Michael Johnson with a punch during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (R-L) Danny Castillo knocks down Michael Johnson with a punch during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (R-L) Danny Castillo knocks down Michael Johnson with a punch during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (R-L) Danny Castillo knocks down Michael Johnson with a punch during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (R-L) Michael Johnson kicks Danny Castillo during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (L-R) Michael Johnson knocks out Danny Castillo with a series of punches during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (L-R) Michael Johnson knocks out Danny Castillo with a series of punches during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  (L-R) Michael Johnson knocks out Danny Castillo with a series of punches during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  Michael Johnson (L) reacts after knocking out Danny Castillo during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  Michael Johnson reacts after knocking out Danny Castillo during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  Michael Johnson reacts after knocking out Danny Castillo during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 05:  Michael Johnson reacts after knocking out Danny Castillo during their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event at Target Center on October 5, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Reza Madadi secures a choke submission against Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Reza Madadi secures a choke submission against Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi reacts after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi reacts after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi celebrates with his teammates after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  Michael Johnson interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Wang Theatre on August 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  Michael Johnson interacts with media during a UFC press conference at the Wang Theatre on August 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Joe Lauzon and Michael Johnson face off during a UFC press conference at the Wang Theatre on August 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 15:  (L-R) Opponents Joe Lauzon and Michael Johnson pose for photos during a UFC press conference at the Wang Theatre on August 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Opponents Joe Lauzon and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Boston's Joe Lauzon enters the arena before his UFC lightweight bout against Michael Johnson at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Boston's Joe Lauzon enters the Octagon before his UFC lightweight bout against Michael Johnson at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Joe Lauzon knees Michael Johnson in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Joe Lauzon punches Michael Johnson in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Joe Lauzon is treated by a cutman after his decision loss to Michael Johnson in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:   Michael Johnson reacts after his victory over Joe Lauzon in their UFC lightweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Gleison Tibau and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson and Gleison Tibau exchange punches in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Gleison Tibau punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Michael Johnson and Gleison Tibau exchange punches in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson (top) punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson (top) punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson (top) punches Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gleison Tibau; Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson awaits the decision in his fight against Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson reacts to his victory over Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson reacts to his victory over Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Michael Johnson reacts to his victory over Gleison Tibau in their lightweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Johnson
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Michael Johnson holds an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Melvin Guillard face off after an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Melvin Guillard face off after an open training session for fans and media at One Embankment on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Melvin Guillard face off during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Melvin Guillard face off during the UFC weigh-in event at the O2 Arena on March 7, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Melvin Guillard kicks Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (L-R) Melvin Guillard punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Michael Johnson reacts after defeating Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08:  Michael Johnson reacts after defeating Melvin Guillard in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21:  Michael Johnson of the USA weighs in during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins at Gigantinho Arena on February 21, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil and Michael Johnson of the USA face off  during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins at Gigantinho Arena on February 21, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil and Michael Johnson of the USA face off  during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins at Gigantinho Arena on February 21, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil pounches Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07:  Michael Johnson steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at Bridgestone Arena on August 7, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 07:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Beneil Dariush of Iran face off during the UFC weigh-in at Bridgestone Arena on August 7, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Beneil Dariush punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Beneil Dariush punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Beneil Dariush punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (R-L) Beneil Dariush knees Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Beneil Dariush punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Beneil Dariush in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08:  (L-R) Beneil Dariush punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 18:  Michael Johnson weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Orange County Convention Center on December 18, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 18:  (L-R) Opponents Michael Johnson and Nate Diaz face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Orange County Convention Center on December 18, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Nate Diaz in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Nate Diaz and Michael Johnson are separated in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Nate Diaz kicks Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Nate Diaz in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Michael Johnson punches Nate Diaz in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz knees Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz exchanges punches with Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (L-R) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz and Michael Johnson are separated in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19:   (R-L) Nate Diaz celebrates his victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  Michael Johnson of the United States steps onto the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier of the United States and Michael Johnson of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier of the United States and Michael Johnson of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier of the United States and Michael Johnson of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Dustin Poirier prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Michael Johnson in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (L-R) Dustin Poirier and Michael Johnson face off in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson (top) punches Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson (top) punches Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson celebrates his knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Michael Johnson celebrates his knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Michael Johnson celebrates his knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Michael Johnson celebrates his knockout victory over Dustin Poirier in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  Michael Johnson smiles at the crowd during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  (L-R) Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje face off during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Jonathan Brookins & Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

TRAINING: Always hard sparring, and extra wrestling for this one.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2007. I was done with football and wrestling in college and needed the competition. I felt like I would be very successful in the sport and loved it.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 12 finalist, XCF ammy title at 155, MID mo ammy title at 155. XCF pro title at 155

Do you have any heroes?
The biggest hero in my life right now is my mother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me. It’s always been my goal ever since I started and I’m not letting it go to waste. On the other hand, if I can’t entertain the fans and live up to my ability, it wouldn't mean anything.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. A couple of colleges, no degrees yet, but I plan on finishing and earning my degrees.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a full time student and worked full time as a server; somehow I managed to do both while fighting full time as well.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 5-0 with two titles
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