UFC featherweight Andre Fili and Michael Johnson faced off inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, Aug. 25, on the fight card for UFC Fight Night 135. The fight ultimately went the distance, with Johnson being awarded a split-decision victory.
Andre Fili has since taken to social media to offer his thoughts on the decision and on his opponent.
“I WON that fight. Plain and simple. My preparation was perfect and my performance was superior. The universe provides challenges and rewards us for the way we react to and navigate through them. All I’m going to keep focusing on is what I can control.
“I’m hungrier than ever and I’ll be back better than ever. Thank you to everyone who has my back, I love ya’ll. With that said, @menace155 you hit like a b*tch and you act like a b*tch- I’m ready to crack it off anytime.”
Speaking in a recent interview, as seen within the video below, Michael Johnson offered a response to Andre Fili’s recent statement.
“Lions don’t concern themselves with the opinions of sheep.” Johnson said. “I don’t care what the hell the little kid says.”
Check out Johnson’s full thoughts down below.