Michael Johnson - talented UFC fighter

Michael Johnson is an American soldier, who serves in the UFC. Since 2008, he began to speak in MMA. As of October 2016, this fighter takes 6th place in the ranking of the UFC. Michael thanks to his diligence has made a name for himself.

Childhood athlete

Michael Johnson was born on June 4, 1886 in St. Louis. As a child, he was very aggressive child. After his father's death the situation only worsened. He needed somewhere splashes out his aggression. Michael found himself in the sport. At first, he became engaged to American football. Johnson received an athletic scholarship, and he had great prospects in the sport. But he, in college, I decided to engage in the struggle.

Technique fight for this athlete is the base. In college, Michael Johnson began to speak at numerous competitions. This unit is a very short time become one of the best fighters NJCAA. Surprisingly, his first fight, he held after 3 months wrestling. Far from many athletes have the courage to dare to speak so early. But Michael had a great desire to show themselves more in the case.

Start the fighter's career

Since 2008, Michael Johnson began to speak in the fighting by the rules of MMA. The first battle of the American was successful. He figured out Chauncey Prazerom, leaving him a chance. For 2 years spent in MMA, he spent 11 fights. This fighter wanted as quickly as possible to enter the elite fighting level. However, this rush only prevented him prepare for battle. Of the 11 fights he spent scored 7 wins and has suffered 4 defeats.

An important step in this fighter's career was the participation in the The Ultimate Fighter 12. At first, he took part in exhibition bouts. Michael Johnson (fighter) performed extremely well, confidently cracking down every opponent. Michael for his performances proved that he has to fight for the title of winner of the twelfth season of The Ultimate Fighter. His opponent was Jonathan Brookins. Michael in this battle was defeated, but he still became a fighter UFC.

A career in the UFC

Michael Johnson quickly began to enjoy the love among the fans. Beginning in the UFC was a failure. In the first three fights this fighter suffered two defeats. However, after that, Michael was able to get together and win confidence in three fights in a row, talented rivals. Johnson was close to get a title shot. However, losing to Reza Madadi and Juri Miles threw back his back. After that, Michael once again proved that he is a high-level fighter. He scored 4 wins in a row over strong rivals and hoping to meet again soon to a title fight. However, he waited again failure. Painful defeat by Dariusz Beniela and Nate Diaz lowered his ratings. But then Johnson returned status after defeating dangerous rival Dustin Pore. On the way to the belt, this fighter was forced to meet with one of the most formidable opponents Habib Nurmagomedova. In a bitter battle over Michael Johnson failed.

Michael Johnson the best fights of which may be yet to come, despite the setbacks, is moving forward towards its goal. This unit is well equipped, and most importantly - he has a strong character. Despite the lack of prestigious titles, this fighter the whole world knows.