Michael Johnson has his hands full tonight with Artem Lobov at UFC Fight Night 138, but ‘The Menace’ is already looking ahead to a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Johnson, 32, was battered and submitted by Nurmagomedov back in 2016 at UFC 205. The Ultimate Fighter 12 finalist had moments of success in the first round but was unable to stop Khabib’s takedowns and ferocious ground and pound.
Although he was outclassed and ended up tapping to a kimura in the third round, Johnson showcased grit and heart against Nurmagomedov and believes a rematch would play out differently.