Michael Johnson (fighter)

Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson in 2018
BornMichael Julian Johnson
(1986-06-04) June 4, 1986
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
NicknameThe Menace
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight (2008–2017, 2019–present)
Featherweight (2018–2019)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofLantana, Florida, U.S.
TeamBlackzilians/Sanford MMA
Rankpurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Gilbert Burns
WrestlingNJCAA Wrestling
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total42
Wins23
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision11
Losses19
By knockout3
By submission9
By decision7
Other information
Websitemichaeljohnson.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Julian Johnson (born June 4, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. Johnson currently fights in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2008, Johnson mostly competed in his regional circuit, before signing onto the Ultimate Fighting Championship to appear on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck, in which he was the runner-up.