Michael Johnson looked to be outpointing Josh Emmett last Saturday at UFC on ESPN 2 until, with just under a minute to go in the third and final round, ‘Grim Reaper’ landed a crushing overhand right that sent Johnson crashing to the canvas. No follow up punches were necessary, as Johnson was knocked out cold with one punch.
Although on the receiving end of a knockout of the year candidate, Johnson is taking the loss in stride and has promised to return to the Octagon stronger than ever.
“Great fight and hats off to Emmett,” Johnson posted on Instagram.