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Out for May 11 event
Johnson will not fight Matt Frevola at the UFC's May 11 event because of an undisclosed injury, according to Frevola's X account.
ANALYSIS
As Frevola states, Johnson got hurt, resulting in the cancellation of what was expected to be his next fight. It is unclear when Johnson will return or if he can compete again in 2024.
As Frevola states, Johnson got hurt, resulting in the cancellation of what was expected to be his next fight. It is unclear when Johnson will return or if he can compete again in 2024.
To face Frevola
Johnson is will fight Matt Frevola at a UFC event on May 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Johnson just defeated Darius Flowers via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night earlier in the month, so this bout will be a quick turnaround for the veteran. He will look to get back to .500 with the company in his next bout, as he currently sits at 14-15. His opponent, Frevola, just had a three-fight winning streak snapped and currently sits at 5-4-1.
Johnson just defeated Darius Flowers via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night earlier in the month, so this bout will be a quick turnaround for the veteran. He will look to get back to .500 with the company in his next bout, as he currently sits at 14-15. His opponent, Frevola, just had a three-fight winning streak snapped and currently sits at 5-4-1.
Rare easy victory
Johnson defeated Darrius Flowers via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Johnson has been trending in the wrong direction for several years, but this was one of his best performances in recent memory. Yes, it came against an opponent in Flowers who is still searching for his first UFC win, but Johnson not only looked good from a physical standpoint, he fought smart. MJ fired off plenty of volume on the feet and connected on 4-of-8 takedown attempts, good for 6:02 worth of control time. He saw a hole in his opponent's game exploited it. Johnson will be 38 years of age in June and is sporting a woeful 3-7 record in his last 10 fights, even with this victory. The UFC needs to continue to be careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
Johnson has been trending in the wrong direction for several years, but this was one of his best performances in recent memory. Yes, it came against an opponent in Flowers who is still searching for his first UFC win, but Johnson not only looked good from a physical standpoint, he fought smart. MJ fired off plenty of volume on the feet and connected on 4-of-8 takedown attempts, good for 6:02 worth of control time. He saw a hole in his opponent's game exploited it. Johnson will be 38 years of age in June and is sporting a woeful 3-7 record in his last 10 fights, even with this victory. The UFC needs to continue to be careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
Set to fight Flowers
Johnson will fight Darrius Flowers at a UFC event scheduled for Feb. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 37-year-old Johnson has been in an extended slump, losing six of his last eight fights dating back to 2019. His opponent is still searching for his first win in the UFC, but another loss from Johnson in February could spark serious concern about his ability going forward.
The 37-year-old Johnson has been in an extended slump, losing six of his last eight fights dating back to 2019. His opponent is still searching for his first win in the UFC, but another loss from Johnson in February could spark serious concern about his ability going forward.
Slept following fast start
Johnson lost to Diego Ferreira via KO (punch) at 1:50 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's the latest reminder how this sport can turn with just one shot. Johnson was in firm control of this fight up until the finish, consistently getting the better on the feet against Ferreira in what was a kickboxing match. That all changed when one massive right hand connected and knocked MJ out cold before he hit the mat. It's just the third knockout defeat of Johnson's long career, which is now 40 fights deep after this bout. The soon-to-be 37-year-old falls to 2-6 in his past eight bouts, highlighted by a four-fight losing streak from March 2019 to February 2021.
It's the latest reminder how this sport can turn with just one shot. Johnson was in firm control of this fight up until the finish, consistently getting the better on the feet against Ferreira in what was a kickboxing match. That all changed when one massive right hand connected and knocked MJ out cold before he hit the mat. It's just the third knockout defeat of Johnson's long career, which is now 40 fights deep after this bout. The soon-to-be 37-year-old falls to 2-6 in his past eight bouts, highlighted by a four-fight losing streak from March 2019 to February 2021.