Joe Lauzon Fights Michael Johnson at UFC on FS1 1

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As expected, Joe Lauzon (pictured) will be performing in front of his hometown when the Octagon returns to Boston. The lightweight confirmed Monday evening he’ll meet Michael Johnson at UFC on FS1 1 on August 17.

Lauzon is looking to bounce back from December’s thrilling unanimous decision defeat to Jim Miller. J-Lau has won three of his past five scraps.

Johnson, meanwhile, may be fighting for his UFC life. “The Ultimate Fighter 12” finalist will be riding a two-bout skid into Beantown.

The 155-pound affair will likely appear in the night’s prelims.

TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts serves as host.

FOX Sports 1 broadcasts the main card live beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

Here is the event’s current roster:

Joe Lauzon vs. Michael Johnson

Matt Brown vs. Thiago Alves