Michael Johnson didn't exactly get his man, as he desperately wanted to tango with former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in his next outing.
Instead, "The Menace" was booked to take on Nate Diaz at UFC on FOX 17 on Dec. 19, 2015, in Orlando, Florida (details).
It's not that Diaz isn't a worthy foe. If anything, Johnson feels this fight will be a more exciting scrap. That's because Diaz brings it -- in and out of the cage -- and knows how to talk up a storm to promote a fight.
But as "The Menace" recently told MMA Junkie, he plans to take away Nate's dignity on his road to the title.