Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Michael Johnson
25-19
3 Win Streak
Age
39
Height
5'10"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:37
Gym
Jaco Hybrid Training Center
UFC Record
16-15(31 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 0 Sub 10 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 5 Sub 7 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 4R3 10
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
48%
Bonuses
6
Style
Boxing
Location
St. Louis, United States
Last Fight2025-07-19
DZ
W - Daniel Zellhuber
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Michael JohnsonDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DE
vs Darren Elkins
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:22
WIN
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:35
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
OA
vs Ottman Azaitar
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:03
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:03
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DF
vs Darrius Flowers
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Diego Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:50
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:50
WIN
MD
vs Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Alan Patrick
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:22
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:22
LOSS
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TM
vs Thiago Moises
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
R2 0:25
SubmissionAnkle Lock After Drop to Ground·R2 0:25
LOSS
SR
vs Stevie Ray
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:14
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:14
WIN
AL
vs Artem Lobov
UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fili
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DZ
vs Daniel Zellhuber
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KN
vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R3 2:31
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R3 2:31
WIN
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:32
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:32
WIN
DC
vs Danny Castillo
UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:06
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:06
LOSS
RM
vs Reza Madadi
UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· 2013-03-02
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R3 1:33
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R3 1:33
LOSS
MJ
vs Myles Jury
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JB
vs Jonathan Brookins
The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
KO/TKO
Knees to Head In Clinch
R2 4:48
KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R2 4:48
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TF
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SR
vs Shane Roller
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PS
vs Paul Sass
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 3:00
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 3:00
WIN
EF
vs Edward Faaloloto
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:42
LOSS
DD
vs Drew Dober
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:53
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:53
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
0.58 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Michael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+62% vs div avg
63%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
46%
⭐Other
Damage Events
38%
Counters
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (121%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 251% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#14
67% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
17% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
17% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (4x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (2/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (77% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#8 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc89%
Clinch
62% acc7%
Ground
65% acc4%
Striking Differential+0.49/min
4.28 landed/min3.79 absorbed/min
4.28
Landed/Min
3.79
Absorbed/Min
0.54
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1541
Sig. Strikes Attempted3885
Key Insights
Michael is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Effective body attack (32%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.3x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#21 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#16 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%
Landed
8
Defended
28
Total
36
0.58
TD / 15min
0.04
Sub / 15min
8
TD Landed
36
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
72
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (81%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
3,082
1.42
Ratio
Absorbed
2,166
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
26/6
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.8
Low Output
Strikes/Min
4.2
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
77%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 31 fights
R1 Control
0:20
R2 Control
0:20
R3 Control
0:27
R1 to Final
-20%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.9pp
Body
+1.3pp
Leg
-9.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#32
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#23
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#8
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#22
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#45
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#37
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#25
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2883
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights