‘I’ll Give You A Chance’

Having beforehand defeated former interim UFC light-weight titleholder, Tony Ferguson again in 2012, light-weight division staple, Michael Johnson has provided the Oxnard veteran a chance to avenge his loss 11 years later, and likewise snap his run of 5 consecutive losses.

That includes on a UFC on Fox card in New Jersey again in 2012, Ferguson suffered his first promotional loss within the type of a unanimous choice defeat to Johnson, fracturing his forearm throughout the contest after blocking a kick.

Ferguson, a former interim UFC light-weight titleholder, would embark on a division-tying run of 12 fights undefeated within the eight years following the loss to Johnson, together with his interim title success.

Nonetheless, within the final three years, Tony Ferguson has slumped to 5 consecutive losses, together with defeats in opposition to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, Michael Chandler, and most just lately, Nate Diaz in September of final yr.

For Johnson, the as soon as surging light-weight contender who additionally holds wins over one other former interim light-weight champion, Dustin Poirier courtesy of a 2016 UFC Struggle Evening Hidalgo principal occasion KO, has skilled a topsy-turvy Octagon tenure. 

Returning at UFC Struggle NIght Orlando again in December of final yr, Johnson returned to the winner’s enclosure with an in depth, unanimous choice win over former UK light-weight, Marc Diakiese. 

Michael Johnson gives Tony Ferguson a rematch of their 2012 matchup

Providing Tony Ferguson a rematch of their subsequent respective Octagon walks, Johnson claimed followers could be excited about seeing the duo rematch.

“Yo @TonyFergusonXT unsure in case you’re nonetheless within the massive recreation, but when so and also you need to come again to ‘55 I’ll offer you an opportunity to redeem your self,” Michael Johnson tweeted. “Or we are able to do it 170 additionally!! Let’s give the followers what they need!!!!”

Profitable interim light-weight gold again in October 2017, Ferguson submitted promotional alum, Kevin Lee with a 3rd spherical triangle in the principle occasion of UFC 216.