Brother Johnson will be receiving his Journeyman card this year, but he has already achieved another goal earlier this year. Brother Johnson has won his first professional MMA fight. We took some time out to talk together, and he answered a few questions about things he does outside of work with respect to his passion. This is what he had to say:
What made you want to fight MMA?
I always wanted to do some combat sport. The 1st combat sport I wanted to do was boxing. I used to watch fights all the time with my father which inspired me.
How long have you been completing?
I have been competing since 2019, but I’ve been a wrestler since third grade.
What is your inspiration?
My inspiration is doing something that I have always wanted to do and making it a reality. The ability to do whatever you set your mind to it’s the greatest accomplishment that you can compete, but ultimately, I want to give back to my people like the people helped me get to the point where I am at now.
How long do you want to fight?
I want to fight for however long my body allows me to compete at an elevated level. I really can’t picture myself not competing.
Do you see yourself training or mentoring other fighters when your time is over?
Yes, I can see myself mentoring people once my career is over with because that’s the whole point of life to give back, bless, I don’t want no one to make the same mistakes I did.
What league do you fight for and what is the relationship to UFC?
Currently, I am fighting for Fury Fighting Championship, a premier organization under the UFC umbrella just one more step closer to the big show.
Its various things that people fight for some for fame some for fortune and some for the love of the game what the main reason I fight is to prove that I am the best fighter in the world.
What makes a person jump into the ring with an MMA fighter?
One of the main things I do to clear my mind before competing as meditating I make sure my mind is clear and I do not feel any emotion when going into the cage only to let my muscle memory take over.
How much do you train for competition?
Typically, I train for a competition for two to three months to get ready for so pretty much I train six days a week, two to three training sessions a day, so it is a lot of training to prepare for something like this.
Brother Johnson has put a lot of effort towards his passion outside of work. He is a winner inside and outside the ring. Congratulations on your first professional win, and Local 17 cannot wait to see where your career goes from here.
