{"id":286251,"date":"2018-09-29T13:05:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-29T20:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=286251"},"modified":"2018-09-29T13:05:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-29T20:05:28","slug":"kajan-johnson-announces-ufc-release-in-emotional-instagram-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/mma-news\/kajan-johnson\/kajan-johnson-announces-ufc-release-in-emotional-instagram-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Kajan Johnson announces UFC release in emotional Instagram post"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lightweight fighter Kajan Johnson (23-14-1 MMA) is no longer a member of the UFC roster.<\/p>\n

“Ragin” took to Instagram earlier today where he announced his release from the promotion, while bidding an emotional farewell to his supporters.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoUPUiYgpM8\/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=mnzskc6fxnmn<\/p>\n

“It is with sadness in my heart that I say farewell to the UFC. I spent the majority of my life trying to get in and once I was in I did it my way. I accomplished my dreams and did what I could to effect change within a system that greatly needs it. I am grateful for the blessings and the lessons that I was given and shown in these last 4 years and am truly a better man and fighter because of them. To all those that believed supported me, thank you, I love you. To all those that hated on me and motivated me, thank you, I love you. To whatever awaits me next, I am ready, let\u2019s go! 🙏🏾💙👊🏾”<\/em> – Kajan Johnson<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old Canadian went 4-3 under the UFC banner during his seven-fight octagon career.<\/p>\n

After losing his octagon debut to Tae Hyun Bang at UFC 174 in June of 2014, Kajan Johnson rebounded to win his next four fights in a row.<\/p>\n

During that stretch “Ragin” scored victories over Zhang Lipeng, Naoyuki Kotani, Adriano Martins<\/a> and Stevie Ray.<\/p>\n

Johnson had his four-fight win streak halted this past July in Calgary when he suffered a submission loss (armbar) to Islam Makhachev at UFC on FOX 30<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kajan Johnson made a quick turnaround following the setback, taking on Rustam Khabilov just two weeks ago at the UFC’s debut event in Moscow.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for Johnson, he suffered a controversial split-decision loss to the hometown favorite (Khabilov) and as many expected his release from the promotion soon followed.<\/p>\n

Kajan Johnson was not exactly beloved by UFC President Dana White and promotional officials, this after he became known as an outspoken MMA Union Advocate. <\/p>\n

Johnson served as the interim vice president of Project Spearhead, an organization which seeks to organize MMA fighters for the purpose of a fighters union.<\/p>\n

Now a free agent, it will be interesting to see where Kajan Johnson lands next.<\/p>\n

Which promotion are you hoping to see “Ragin” sign on with? Sound off in the comments section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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