The story we’re used to reading ends with Johnson walking away from the sport after two missed opportunities in front of Dana White, but one of the most exciting strikers on FIGHT PASS has made it very clear in the past 12 months that he hasn’t lost a step.
“I think I’ve done enough to be pushed again,” Johnson said. “With a ten-second knockout, then finishing a guy who was previously undefeated, I think I’ve done enough.”
In what is either his “next chance” or his “final chance” to impress the UFC President, Johnson will be taking on Cage Warriors bantamweight champion Jack Cartwright. The 10-0 champion in one of MMA’s strongest promotions might be the only man with a style as user-friendly as Johnson. Nine of Cartwright’s ten victories have come by way of stoppage, with almost all of them coming in the first round.
On paper, Johnson has his work cut out for him, but he already feels like he’s a step ahead of his undefeated opponent.
“I know that he’s undefeated, I know that he likes to throw a lot of hooks,” Johnson said. “I know that if I pop him with something he’s going to try to wrestle. I’m not worried about his wrestling. I’ve put on a lot more weight and I’ve focused on my ground game. That’s the only out I see for him in the fight. I don’t think he’s going to stand in front of a guy my size and try to go blow for blow with me.”
Beating a 10-0 fighter may seem like a tall mountain to climb, but getting knocked down and climbing back up over and over with no support system around you is the real test.
To Jose Johnson, Jack Cartwright is just another opponent.
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