Michael Johnson Looking For December Fight After UFC Fight Night 138 Win

– Michael Johnson spoke with reporters following his win over Artem Lobov at UFC Fight Night 138. Highlights are below per MMAjunkie:

On Lobov vowing to return the 20% that Johnson was fined for missing weight: “Apparently the commission has to take it out and give it to him. We’ll see if he’s a man of his word like he said, and he’ll give it back. My management team’s going to get with his management team, and we’ll see what happens.”

On Lobov being upset by the decision going against him: “He hit me what, three times, maybe? I think the damage I have on my face was from a headbutt. He hit me with a few kicks, but that was pretty much it. I was in and out, and he really couldn’t touch me that much, and I did a lot of damage. I don’t see how he would have thought he would have won the fight at all.”

On what’s next for him: “Every win is just going to be an inch, an inch until I’m sitting at the top of these two divisions, and I have a title around my waist. Other than that, the bricks will stay on, and I have no problem keeping them on my chest at all. I fight the best when I have pressure on me and I need wins. It’s just wins from here on out. It’s a different Michael Johnson. I’m going to stay focused for 15 minutes and get right back to training, and we’re definitely going to make some noise again.”

On wanting to fight in December: “A great fight in December (is what I want next). The Australia card or anytime in December. I’m available, I’m here to fight. I’m a fighter, that’s what I do. I’m in the gym training 24-7, and whenever the UFC calls then I’m here for a short-notice fight, I’m going to take it. Nobody in mind. I just want to fight. I’m done calling people out. I’m not one of these new guys that just came into the UFC and needs to call people out to make a name for himself. I’m a veteran. I’ve grown out of that aspect.”