Michael Johnson

US“The Menace”

Michael Johnson (24-20) is a lightweight fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida. Michael Johnson's last fight was a loss to Drew Dober by KO at UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 in March 2026.

Record24-20-0
DivisionLightweight
Height5'10"
Reach74"
Age39
Last FightMar 7, 2026
BornJun 4, 1986
BirthplaceSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Fighting out ofBoca Raton, Florida
UFC Career Stats:
Sig. strikes landed / min4.27
Striking accuracy40%
Sig. strikes absorbed / min3.78
Striking defense59%
Takedowns / 15 min0.57
Takedown accuracy39%
Takedown defense81%
Sub attempts / 15 min0.04

32 UFC fights through Oct 31, 2026. Source: UFCStats

Fight History:

*Exhibition (EX.) fights included in history

  • LDrew Dober
    Mar 7, 2026
    UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2·Lightweight
    KO (Punch)·R2 · 1:53View
  • WDaniel Zellhuber
    Jul 19, 2025
    UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WOttman Azaitar
    Dec 14, 2024
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Right Hook)·R2 · 2:03
  • WDarrius Flowers
    Feb 10, 2024
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LDiego Ferreira
    May 20, 2023
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Overhand Right)·R2 · 1:50
  • WMarc Diakiese
    Dec 3, 2022
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LJamie Mullarkey
    Jul 9, 2022
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WAlan Patrick
    May 14, 2022
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Counter Left to Ground Strikes)·R2 · 3:22
  • LClay Guida
    Feb 6, 2021
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LThiago Moisés
    May 13, 2020
    UFC Fight Night·Lightweight
    Submission (Ankle Lock)·R2 · 0:25
  • LStevie Ray
    Oct 26, 2019
    UFC on ESPN+ 20·Lightweight
    Decision (Majority)·R3
  • LCody Brundage
    Jul 26, 2019
    CLIP: Motor City Cagefights 6·Light Heavyweight
    KO/TKO (Punch)·R1 · 0:12
  • LJosh Emmett
    Mar 30, 2019
    UFC on ESPN 2·Featherweight
    KO/TKO (Overhand Right)·R3 · 4:14
  • WArtem Lobov
    Oct 27, 2018
    UFC Fight Night 138·Featherweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WAndre Fili
    Aug 25, 2018
    UFC Fight Night 135·Featherweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • LDarren Elkins
    Jan 14, 2018
    UFC Fight Night 124·Featherweight
    Submission (Rear Naked Choke)·R2 · 2:22
  • LJustin Gaethje
    Jul 7, 2017
    The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches & Knees)·R2 · 4:48
  • LKhabib Nurmagomedov
    Nov 12, 2016
    UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor·Lightweight
    Submission (Kimura)·R3 · 2:31
  • WDustin Poirier
    Sep 17, 2016
    UFC Fight Night 94·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R1 · 1:35
  • LNate Diaz
    Dec 19, 2015
    UFC on FOX 17·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LBeneil Dariush
    Aug 8, 2015
    UFC Fight Night 73·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WEdson Barboza
    Feb 22, 2015
    UFC Fight Night 61·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WMelvin Guillard
    Mar 8, 2014
    UFC Fight Night 37·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WGleison Tibau
    Dec 28, 2013
    UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R2 · 1:32
  • WJoe Lauzon
    Aug 17, 2013
    UFC Fight Night 26·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LReza Madadi
    Apr 6, 2013
    UFC on FUEL TV 9·Lightweight
    Submission (D'arce Choke)·R3 · 1:33
  • LMyles Jury
    Dec 29, 2012
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WDanny Castillo
    Oct 5, 2012
    UFC on FX 5·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R2 · 1:06
  • WTony Ferguson
    May 5, 2012
    UFC on FOX 3·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WShane Roller
    Jan 28, 2012
    UFC on FOX 2·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • LPaul Sass
    Oct 1, 2011
    UFC on Versus 6·Lightweight
    Submission (Heel Hook)·R1 · 3:00
  • WEdward Faaloloto
    Jun 26, 2011
    UFC on Versus 4·Lightweight
    KO/TKO (Punches)·R1 · 4:42
  • LTitle FightJonathan Brookins
    Dec 4, 2010
    The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R3
  • WEx.Nam Phan
    Jul 12, 2010
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12·Lightweight
    Decision (Split)·R3
  • WEx.Alex Caceres
    Jul 6, 2010
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R2
  • WEx.Aaron Wilkinson
    Jun 14, 2010
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12·Lightweight
    Submission (Rear Naked Choke)·R1 · 0:39
  • WEx.Pablo Garza
    Jun 5, 2010
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12·Lightweight
    Decision (Unanimous)·R2
  • WChris McDaniel
    Jan 30, 2010
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WTitle FightRamiro Hernandez
    Dec 18, 2009
    Unknown Event
    Decision
  • WAaron Derrow
    Oct 3, 2009
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • LEric Marriott
    May 9, 2009
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WClay French
    Apr 10, 2009
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • LTitle FightJoe Brammer
    Mar 14, 2009
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • LJames Krause
    Nov 22, 2008
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WWarren Stewart
    Sep 13, 2008
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO
  • WLuke Gwaltney
    Jul 25, 2008
    Unknown Event
    Decision
  • LTitle FightTed Worthington
    Apr 25, 2008
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WSteve Schneider
    Apr 18, 2008
    Unknown Event
    Submission
  • WChauncey Prather
    Feb 1, 2008
    Unknown Event
    KO/TKO