Michael Johnson is set to make his featherweight debut against Darren Elkins.
“The Menace” took to Instagram to announce the match-up. It’ll take place inside the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. UFC Fight Night 124 airs live on FOX Sports 1 on Jan. 14.
You can read Johnson’s announcement below:
“The next fight is on!! And oh is it a great one for many many reasons! THE #1 FIRST EVER hometown fight in #stlouis plus my debut into a new division!! JAN 14th! #fightime #saintlouis #stlouis #teammenace #teammj #MichaelJohnson #ufc#cardinals #blues #budlight #budweiser #anheuserbusch #grindtime #titannutrition #homecoming #hometown #home #january #iseestraps”