Johnson had a rocky start to his UFC career. The 34-year-old drew undefeated phenom Muhammad Mokaev in his octagon debut in July 2022, and went 2-4 in his first six fights. But a perfect 4-0 in a busy 2024 allowed Johnson to turn his career around, as he takes inspiration from several former champions who have been able to do the same.

UFC Seattle is freshly in the books, and before a bow can be put on the 12-fight card, there are still elements of the event worth reviewing.

Stakes are high in every fight in the UFC. Sometimes, the stakes can be even higher for fighters who are in must-win situations.