I Wasn T That Prepared To Fight Somebody Of That Caliber Michael Johnson Recalls Toughest Fight Of His Career Against Khabib Nurmagomedov

Speaking to Helen Yee, Johnson revealed that ‘The Eagle’ presented him with the toughest challenge of his fighting career.

Michael Johnson was finished by Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 205 via submission (kimura). ‘The Menace’ was dominated on the ground by the Dagestani sambo specialist. Johnson also endured some brutal ground-and-pound at the Khabib Nurmagomedov’s hands.

Johnson also stated his reason for taking the fight on short notice. According to ‘The Menace,’ he couldn’t resist the allure of fighting at Madison Square Garden. Johnson also called the contest against Khabib a “big risk, big reward” opportunity.

Michael Johnson ranked Jon Jones over Khabib Nurmagomedov as the greatest of all time

When asked by Yee about who he thought was the greatest of all time, Johnson gave Jon Jones the edge, saying:

Though he included Khabib Nurmagomedov among the greatest fighters, he believes ‘Bones’ is the greatest of all time.

Watch Michael Johnson’s full interview with Helen Yee via Helen Yee Sports on YouTube below:

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