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Michael Johnson

25-20-0
40y·5' 10"·73" reach·Southpaw
1:11
Control / 15m
time on top
+0.49
Striking diff.
landed minus absorbed
38%
Finish rate
wins inside the distance
0.8
Power
knockdowns per 100 landed

Tells

Non-traditional predictors we've tested against the record. Only the ones that fire on this fighter show up here.

Chin Decay

Predictive

First KO loss July 2017. Fighters at the same age and mileage lose by KO in 11.3% of fights; after a first KO it runs 17.3%.

Fired again Mar 2026

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The Odometer

Backwards

Crossed into the heaviest third of head strikes eaten for their age in May 2012, 86 head strikes before that night. Never-yet-stopped fighters carrying that kind of mileage took a first KO in 11.0% of fights; the lightest third ran 15.6%.

Fired again Mar 2026

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Checked 3 tells for this fighter. 2 fired.

How they fight

Every significant strike they have landed across 32 recorded bouts, 1568 in total. Target and position are two readings of the same strikes, so each adds to 100.

Target
Head 53%Body 32%Legs 15%
Position
Distance 90%Clinch 6%Ground 4%
And how often each lands
Head30%
Body57%
Legs77%
Distance38%
Clinch64%
Ground61%

How fights end

UFC bouts only, so these will not add up to the record above. Counts rather than rates: two knockouts in three wins is not a 67% finisher.

16Wins6 KO · 10 DEC
16Losses4 KO · 5 SUB · 7 DEC

Control, bout by bout

Seconds spent controlling the opponent in each fight, oldest on the left. UFCStats records this per bout and never adds it up; this is what that looks like added up.

8%
Brookins
23%
Faaloloto
22%
Sass
30%
Roller
0%
Ferguson
1%
Castillo
0%
Jury
16%
Madadi
7%
Lauzon
1%
Tibau
8%
Guillard
7%
Barboza
0%
Dariush
2%
Diaz
3%
Poirier
0%
Nurmagomedov
6%
Gaethje
0%
Elkins
10%
Fili
4%
Lobov
0%
Emmett
0%
Ray
6%
Moises
20%
Guida
24%
Patrick
4%
Mullarkey
3%
Diakiese
0%
Ferreira
40%
Flowers
3%
Azaitar
2%
Zellhuber
0%
Dober

As the fight goes on

Which measure to show

Significant strikes landed, per minute fought. Every round is measured against round one, except rounds reached by fewer than 3 bouts, which are dimmed and left uncompared.

Landed / minvs R1Bouts
R14.55100%32
R24.2994%29
R33.7983%20

Only fights that reached a round count towards it, so later rounds are a smaller sample.

Career numbers

Strikes landed / min4.27
Strikes absorbed / min3.78
Striking accuracyof everything thrown39%
Striking defenceof what comes back, missed58%
Takedowns / 15 min0.57
Takedown accuracyof attempts that land38%
Takedown defenceof attempts stuffed81%
Sub attempts / 15 min0
Pacestrikes landed and absorbed, added together8.05
Average bout lengthhow long their fights actually last, across 32 bouts11.5m

Earned Accuracy

How hard the opponents on this record were to hit at distance, and whether they beat it. Distance strikes only, so nobody gets credit for accuracy they picked up hammering someone already flat on the floor.

37.9%
Landed at range
3,703 thrown over 32 bouts
37.6%
Expected
against these opponents
+0.3pp
Gap
above expected
80.6%
Coverage
from real records
The fine print

Distance strikes only

Nothing thrown in the clinch or on the ground counts. Those land at about 72% and 71%, against 44% at distance, so a blended accuracy mostly measures where a fight happened. Rank the sport that way and its best strikers are all wrestlers.

One pass, not a rating

How much each opponent lets through is taken raw. It isn't adjusted for who they fought, so a fighter whose opponents all had soft schedules comes out looking better here than they are. Running it to convergence is a later job.

Coverage, and who gets ranked

Coverage is how much of the expected number came from the opponents' own records instead of the division average. Under 65% it's mostly the division talking, so the comparison gets hidden. Same for anyone under 5 qualifying bouts, or under 300 distance strikes of their own, which is where an accuracy still moves on a single exchange. Miss any of the three and you'll see what they landed, nothing else, and they stay out of any ranking.

Short records get pulled to the middle

An opponent who hasn't been shot at much gets dragged toward their division's average, and the drag fades as their record fills in. At 60 distance strikes faced, their own record and the division average count for the same.

Bout log

LDrew DoberMar 2026KO R20:00 ctrl27 str0 td
Significant strikes
27 of 76 · 36%
Total strikes
27 of 76 · 36%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 1:53
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 67%Body 0%Legs 33%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WDaniel ZellhuberJul 2025U-DEC0:22 ctrl80 str0 td
Significant strikes
80 of 195 · 41%
Total strikes
81 of 196 · 41%
Takedowns
0 of 1 · 0%
Control
0:22
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 34%Body 53%Legs 14%
Position
Distance 96%Clinch 0%Ground 4%
This fight on UFCStats
WOttman AzaitarDec 2024KO R20:12 ctrl19 str0 td
Significant strikes
19 of 50 · 38%
Total strikes
19 of 50 · 38%
Takedowns
0 of 1 · 0%
Control
0:12
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 2:03
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 68%Body 16%Legs 16%
Position
Distance 84%Clinch 5%Ground 11%
This fight on UFCStats
WDarrius FlowersFeb 2024U-DEC6:02 ctrl61 str4 td
Significant strikes
61 of 112 · 54%
Total strikes
80 of 138 · 58%
Takedowns
4 of 8 · 50%
Control
6:02
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 26%Body 59%Legs 15%
Position
Distance 95%Clinch 0%Ground 5%
This fight on UFCStats
LDiego FerreiraMay 2023KO R20:00 ctrl32 str0 td
Significant strikes
32 of 58 · 55%
Total strikes
32 of 58 · 55%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 1:50
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 41%Body 53%Legs 6%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WMarc DiakieseDec 2022U-DEC0:30 ctrl83 str0 td
Significant strikes
83 of 181 · 46%
Total strikes
83 of 181 · 46%
Takedowns
0 of 3 · 0%
Control
0:30
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 45%Body 45%Legs 11%
Position
Distance 95%Clinch 4%Ground 1%
This fight on UFCStats
LJamie MullarkeyJul 2022S-DEC0:37 ctrl66 str0 td
Significant strikes
66 of 190 · 35%
Total strikes
68 of 194 · 35%
Takedowns
0 of 2 · 0%
Control
0:37
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Split decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 64%Body 33%Legs 3%
Position
Distance 88%Clinch 6%Ground 6%
This fight on UFCStats
WAlan PatrickMay 2022KO R22:01 ctrl30 str1 td
Significant strikes
30 of 48 · 63%
Total strikes
40 of 61 · 66%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
2:01
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 3:22
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 60%Body 30%Legs 10%
Position
Distance 83%Clinch 7%Ground 10%
This fight on UFCStats
LClay GuidaFeb 2021U-DEC3:03 ctrl58 str0 td
Significant strikes
58 of 126 · 46%
Total strikes
70 of 138 · 51%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
3:03
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 90%Body 9%Legs 2%
Position
Distance 81%Clinch 10%Ground 9%
This fight on UFCStats
LThiago MoisesMay 2020SUB R20:21 ctrl27 str0 td
Significant strikes
27 of 60 · 45%
Total strikes
28 of 61 · 46%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:21
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Submission, R2 0:25
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
Target
Head 30%Body 48%Legs 22%
Position
Distance 96%Clinch 0%Ground 4%
This fight on UFCStats
LStevie RayOct 2019M-DEC0:00 ctrl78 str0 td
Significant strikes
78 of 173 · 45%
Total strikes
81 of 176 · 46%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Majority decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 59%Body 24%Legs 17%
Position
Distance 99%Clinch 1%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
LJosh EmmettMar 2019KO R30:00 ctrl24 str0 td
Significant strikes
24 of 128 · 19%
Total strikes
24 of 128 · 19%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R3 4:14
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 54%Body 38%Legs 8%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WArtem LobovOct 2018U-DEC0:39 ctrl99 str1 td
Significant strikes
99 of 219 · 45%
Total strikes
101 of 222 · 45%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
0:39
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 46%Body 35%Legs 18%
Position
Distance 99%Clinch 0%Ground 1%
This fight on UFCStats
WAndre FiliAug 2018S-DEC1:30 ctrl65 str0 td
Significant strikes
65 of 116 · 56%
Total strikes
70 of 122 · 57%
Takedowns
0 of 3 · 0%
Control
1:30
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
1
Ended
Split decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 48%Body 34%Legs 18%
Position
Distance 89%Clinch 2%Ground 9%
This fight on UFCStats
LDarren ElkinsJan 2018SUB R20:00 ctrl45 str0 td
Significant strikes
45 of 98 · 46%
Total strikes
46 of 99 · 46%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Submission, R2 2:22
Rear Naked Choke
Target
Head 64%Body 20%Legs 16%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
LJustin GaethjeJul 2017KO R20:34 ctrl91 str1 td
Significant strikes
91 of 200 · 46%
Total strikes
91 of 200 · 46%
Takedowns
1 of 3 · 33%
Control
0:34
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 4:48
Knees to Head In Clinch
Target
Head 52%Body 44%Legs 4%
Position
Distance 86%Clinch 13%Ground 1%
This fight on UFCStats
LKhabib NurmagomedovNov 2016SUB R30:00 ctrl19 str0 td
Significant strikes
19 of 77 · 25%
Total strikes
20 of 78 · 26%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
1
Reversals
0
Ended
Submission, R3 2:31
Kimura From Side Control
Target
Head 47%Body 37%Legs 16%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WDustin PoirierSep 2016KO R10:03 ctrl14 str0 td
Significant strikes
14 of 37 · 38%
Total strikes
14 of 37 · 38%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:03
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R1 1:35
Punches to Head At Distance
Target
Head 71%Body 7%Legs 21%
Position
Distance 71%Clinch 0%Ground 29%
This fight on UFCStats
LNate DiazDec 2015U-DEC0:19 ctrl103 str1 td
Significant strikes
103 of 301 · 34%
Total strikes
104 of 303 · 34%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
0:19
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 43%Body 27%Legs 30%
Position
Distance 100%Clinch 0%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
LBeneil DariushAug 2015S-DEC0:00 ctrl84 str0 td
Significant strikes
84 of 222 · 38%
Total strikes
85 of 223 · 38%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Split decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 38%Body 58%Legs 4%
Position
Distance 99%Clinch 1%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WEdson BarbozaFeb 2015U-DEC1:01 ctrl38 str1 td
Significant strikes
38 of 187 · 20%
Total strikes
43 of 192 · 22%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
1:01
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 71%Body 11%Legs 18%
Position
Distance 95%Clinch 0%Ground 5%
This fight on UFCStats
WMelvin GuillardMar 2014U-DEC1:14 ctrl48 str1 td
Significant strikes
48 of 146 · 33%
Total strikes
51 of 153 · 33%
Takedowns
1 of 4 · 25%
Control
1:14
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 33%Body 23%Legs 44%
Position
Distance 75%Clinch 25%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WGleison TibauDec 2013KO R20:02 ctrl22 str0 td
Significant strikes
22 of 85 · 26%
Total strikes
23 of 86 · 27%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:02
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 1:32
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 55%Body 32%Legs 14%
Position
Distance 91%Clinch 0%Ground 9%
This fight on UFCStats
WJoe LauzonAug 2013U-DEC1:01 ctrl116 str2 td
Significant strikes
116 of 255 · 45%
Total strikes
119 of 259 · 46%
Takedowns
2 of 2 · 100%
Control
1:01
Knockdowns
2
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 70%Body 20%Legs 10%
Position
Distance 89%Clinch 9%Ground 2%
This fight on UFCStats
LReza MadadiApr 2013SUB R31:49 ctrl20 str0 td
Significant strikes
20 of 64 · 31%
Total strikes
21 of 66 · 32%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
1:49
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Submission, R3 1:33
D'Arce Choke On Ground
Target
Head 65%Body 30%Legs 5%
Position
Distance 50%Clinch 25%Ground 25%
This fight on UFCStats
LMyles JuryDec 2012U-DEC0:00 ctrl6 str0 td
Significant strikes
6 of 41 · 15%
Total strikes
10 of 45 · 22%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:00
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 33%Body 17%Legs 50%
Position
Distance 83%Clinch 17%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WDanny CastilloOct 2012KO R20:03 ctrl17 str0 td
Significant strikes
17 of 36 · 47%
Total strikes
18 of 38 · 47%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:03
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R2 1:06
Punch to Head At Distance
Target
Head 47%Body 12%Legs 41%
Position
Distance 76%Clinch 0%Ground 24%
This fight on UFCStats
WTony FergusonMay 2012U-DEC0:01 ctrl67 str0 td
Significant strikes
67 of 183 · 37%
Total strikes
67 of 183 · 37%
Takedowns
0 of 2 · 0%
Control
0:01
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 42%Body 33%Legs 25%
Position
Distance 99%Clinch 1%Ground 0%
This fight on UFCStats
WShane RollerJan 2012U-DEC4:26 ctrl64 str1 td
Significant strikes
64 of 136 · 47%
Total strikes
77 of 149 · 52%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
4:26
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
1
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 69%Body 8%Legs 23%
Position
Distance 66%Clinch 30%Ground 5%
This fight on UFCStats
LPaul SassOct 2011SUB R10:39 ctrl8 str0 td
Significant strikes
8 of 26 · 31%
Total strikes
9 of 27 · 33%
Takedowns
0 of 0
Control
0:39
Knockdowns
0
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
Submission, R1 3:00
Heel Hook On Ground
Target
Head 75%Body 0%Legs 25%
Position
Distance 88%Clinch 0%Ground 13%
This fight on UFCStats
WEdward FaalolotoJun 2011KO R11:05 ctrl27 str1 td
Significant strikes
27 of 73 · 37%
Total strikes
29 of 75 · 39%
Takedowns
1 of 1 · 100%
Control
1:05
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
0
Ended
KO / TKO, R1 4:42
Punches to Head On Ground
Target
Head 63%Body 37%Legs 0%
Position
Distance 33%Clinch 41%Ground 26%
This fight on UFCStats
LJonathan BrookinsDec 2010U-DEC1:15 ctrl30 str0 td
Significant strikes
30 of 62 · 48%
Total strikes
38 of 70 · 54%
Takedowns
0 of 1 · 0%
Control
1:15
Knockdowns
1
Sub attempts
0
Reversals
1
Ended
Unanimous decision, 3 rounds
Target
Head 80%Body 7%Legs 13%
Position
Distance 60%Clinch 33%Ground 7%
This fight on UFCStats

Numbers from UFCStats. Control time and strike placement are summed from each bout, everything else is as published.