Michael Johnson losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Michael Johnson has compiled a 24-19 (12) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has 19 losses, one of them in a title fight.
19. Michael Johnson loses to Carlos Diego Ferreira via KO
On May 20, 2023 Michael Johnson faced Carlos Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 21-18, and Ferreira was 38 with a record of 17-5. Johnson was coming off a win, while Ferreira was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ferreira stopped Johnson via KO in the 2nd round.
18. Michael Johnson loses to Jamie Mullarkey via split decision
On July 9, 2022 Michael Johnson faced Jamie Mullarkey in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 20-17, and Mullarkey was 27 with a record of 14-5. Johnson was coming off a win, while Mullarkey was coming off a loss. Johnson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mullarkey.
17. Michael Johnson loses to Clay Guida via unanimous decision
On February 6, 2021 Michael Johnson faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 34 years old with a record of 19-16, and Guida was 39 with a record of 35-20. Johnson was on a 3-fight losing streak and Guida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Guida.
16. Michael Johnson loses to Thiago Moisés via KO
On May 13, 2020 Michael Johnson faced Thiago Moisés in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 19-15, and Moisés was 25 with a record of 12-4. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Moisés was coming off a loss. Moisés submitted Johnson via achilles lock in the 2nd round.
15. Michael Johnson loses to Stevie Ray via majority decision
On October 26, 2019 Michael Johnson faced Stevie Ray in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 19-14, and Ray was 29 with a record of 22-9. Both Johnson and Ray were coming off a loss. Johnson lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Ray.
14. Michael Johnson loses to Josh Emmett via KO
On March 30, 2019 Michael Johnson faced Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 19-13, and Emmett was 34 with a record of 13-2. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Emmett was coming off a loss. Emmett stopped Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
13. Michael Johnson loses to Darren Elkins via KO
On January 14, 2018 Michael Johnson faced Darren Elkins in a featherweight bout. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 17-12, and Elkins was 33 with a record of 23-5. Johnson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Elkins was on a 5-fight winning streak. Elkins submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
12. Michael Johnson loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On July 7, 2017 Michael Johnson faced Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 17-11, and Gaethje was 28 with a record of 17-0. Johnson was coming off a loss, while Gaethje was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
11. 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.
10. 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 loses to Beneil Dariush via split decision
On August 8, 2015 Michael Johnson faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 16-8, and Dariush was 26 with a record of 11-1. Both Johnson and Dariush were on a 4-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Dariush.
8. Michael Johnson loses to Reza Madadi via KO
On April 6, 2013 Michael Johnson faced Reza Madadi in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 12-7, and Madadi was 34 with a record of 12-3. Both Johnson and Madadi were coming off a loss. Madadi submitted Johnson via brabo choke in the 3rd round.
7. Michael Johnson loses to Myles Jury via unanimous decision
On December 29, 2012 Michael Johnson faced Myles Jury in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 26 years old with a record of 12-6, and Jury was 24 with a record of 10-0. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jury was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jury.
6. Michael Johnson loses to Paul Sass via KO
On October 1, 2011 Michael Johnson faced Paul Sass in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 9-5, and Sass was 23 with a record of 11-0. Johnson was coming off a win and Sass was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Sass submitted Johnson via heel hook in the 1st round.
5. Michael Johnson loses to Jonathan Brookins via unanimous decision
On December 4, 2010 Michael Johnson fought Jonathan Brookins for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 12 Tournament lightweight title. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 8-4, and Brookins was 25 with a record of 11-3. Both Johnson and Brookins were on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Brookins.
4. Michael Johnson loses to Eric Marriott via KO
On May 9, 2009 Michael Johnson faced Eric Marriott in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 22 years old with a record of 5-3, and Marriott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a win. Marriott submitted Johnson via heel hook in the 2nd round.
3. Michael Johnson loses to Joe Brammer via KO
On March 14, 2009 Michael Johnson faced Joe Brammer in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 22 years old with a record of 4-2, and Brammer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was coming off a loss. Brammer submitted Johnson via guillotine choke in the 4th round.
2. Michael Johnson loses to James Krause via KO
On November 22, 2008 Michael Johnson faced James Krause in a lightweight bout. Johnson was 22 years old with a record of 4-1, and Krause was 22 with a record of 7-0. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Krause was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Krause submitted Johnson via triangle choke in the 1st round.
1. Michael Johnson loses to Ted Worthington via KO
On April 25, 2008 Michael Johnson faced Ted Worthington. Johnson was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Worthington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johnson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Worthington submitted Johnson via triangle choke in the 3rd round.