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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 8 fights.
| Record: | 13-8-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling and striking |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Menace |
| From: | St. Louis, MO USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Springfield, MO USA |
| Age: | 26 |
| Height: | 5' 11" ( 180 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
Media
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Apr 07, 2013 2:00 -
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Apr 06, 2013 1:30 -
Apr 05, 2013
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
621
Types of Successful Strikes
0
239
Striking Defense
57
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
5
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
74
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Reza Madadi |
Apr 6, 2013
|
34 | 4 | 2 | 4 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Michael Johnson | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Michael Johnson |
Dec 29, 2012
|
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Myles Jury | 56 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||||
|
Win
|
Michael Johnson |
Oct 5, 2012
|
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Danny Castillo | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Tony Ferguson |
May 5, 2012
|
45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Michael Johnson | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Michael Johnson |
Jan 28, 2012
|
64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Shane Roller | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Michael Johnson |
Oct 1, 2011
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Paul Sass | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Michael Johnson |
Jun 26, 2011
|
27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Edward Faaloloto | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Jonathan Brookins |
Dec 4, 2010
|
32 | 3 | 0 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Michael Johnson | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: A typical day of training is just like any other day. Hard training. Nothing has changed
Thoughts on opponent, Tony Ferguson? I think Tony is very tough and always willing to put on a show in the standup aspect. I hope that stays the same.
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
Favorite grappling technique: Double and single legs. I also love the triangle.
Favorite Striking technique: Everything - knees, punches, kicks, and elbows.
Thoughts on opponent, Tony Ferguson? I think Tony is very tough and always willing to put on a show in the standup aspect. I hope that stays the same.
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
Favorite grappling technique: Double and single legs. I also love the triangle.
Favorite Striking technique: Everything - knees, punches, kicks, and elbows.
• Team GSP member on TUF12
• Five wins by knockout, two by submission
• Former football player at Central Methodist University
• Fought first amateur fight after only three months of training
• Pro since 2008
• Fought UFC vet Joe Brammer in 2009 (lost via fourth round submission)
• Was on three fight pre-TUF12 winning streak
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