Best fights of Michael Johnson
Over 17 years as a professional, Michael Johnson has compiled a 24-19 (12) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Johnson KOs Dustin Poirier
On September 17, 2016 Michael Johnson faced Dustin Poirier in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 16-10, and Poirier was 27 with a record of 20-4. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Poirier was on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Dustin Poirier via KO in the 1st round.
2. Michael Johnson KOs Gleison Tibau
On December 28, 2013 Michael Johnson faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 13-8, and Tibau was 30 with a record of 30-9. Johnson was coming off a win and Tibau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Gleison Tibau via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Michael Johnson defeats Melvin Guillard
On March 8, 2014 Michael Johnson faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 14-8, and Guillard was 30 with a record of 31-12-2. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
4. Michael Johnson KOs Danny Castillo
On October 5, 2012 Michael Johnson faced Danny Castillo in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 11-6, and Castillo was 33 with a record of 14-4. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Castillo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Danny Castillo via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Michael Johnson defeats Edson Barboza
On February 22, 2015 Michael Johnson faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 28 years old with a record of 15-8, and Barboza was 29 with a record of 15-2. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barboza was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
6. Michael Johnson defeats Marc Diakiese
On December 3, 2022 Michael Johnson faced Marc Diakiese in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 20-18, and Diakiese was 29 with a record of 16-5. Johnson was coming off a loss, while Diakiese was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
7. Michael Johnson defeats Joe Lauzon
On August 17, 2013 Michael Johnson faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 12-8, and Lauzon was 29 with a record of 22-8. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Lauzon was coming off a loss. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
8. Michael Johnson loses to Nate Diaz via unanimous decision
On December 19, 2015 Michael Johnson faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 16-9, and Diaz was 30 with a record of 17-10. Both Johnson and Diaz were coming off a loss. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Diaz.
9. Michael Johnson defeats Tony Ferguson
On May 5, 2012 Michael Johnson faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 10-6, and Ferguson was 28 with a record of 13-2. Johnson was coming off a win and Ferguson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
10. Michael Johnson loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov via KO
On November 12, 2016 Michael Johnson faced Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 17-10, and Nurmagomedov was 28 with a record of 23-0. Johnson was coming off a win and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Nurmagomedov submitted Johnson via kimura in the 3rd round.