Michael Johnson
Last fightLoss
KO/TKO (R2 · 1:53)UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
- Pro record 25-20-0
- UFC record 16-16-0
- Outside the UFC 9-4-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 32 bouts · through 2026-03-07
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
32 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2026-03-07
20 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2025-07-19
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Michael Johnson's professional MMA record?
Michael Johnson has a professional MMA record of 25-20-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Michael Johnson's UFC record?
Michael Johnson's UFC record is 16-16-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 9-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Michael Johnson fight next?
Michael Johnson does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Michael Johnson?
Michael Johnson is 40 years old, born June 4, 1986.
How tall is Michael Johnson?
Michael Johnson stands 178 cm (5'10") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.
Where is Michael Johnson from?
Michael Johnson is from United States.
What is Michael Johnson's nickname?
Michael Johnson is known as "The Menace".
When was Michael Johnson's last fight?
Michael Johnson last fought on March 7, 2026 at UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2, losing to Drew Dober by KO/TKO in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber?
Michael Johnson defeated Daniel Zellhuber by unanimous decision at UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 on July 19, 2025. All three judges (Derek Cleary, Eric Colon, Junichiro Kamijo) scored the fight 29-28 in Michael Johnson's favor.
What were the scorecards for Michael Johnson vs Darrius Flowers?
Michael Johnson defeated Darrius Flowers by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer on February 10, 2024. All three judges (Eric Colon, Junichiro Kamijo, Chris Lee) scored the fight 30-27 in Michael Johnson's favor.
Michael Johnson scouting report
Michael Johnson (United States) is a 40-year-old lightweight who is 25-20 as a pro and 16-16 in the UFC (9-4 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale on December 4, 2010; six of his 16 UFC wins came by KO/TKO and ten by decision. He lands 39.6% of his significant-strike attempts (lightweight average: 47.5%; 7th percentile of 97 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and stops 81.1% of opponents' takedown attempts (average: 63.9%; 85th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Drew Dober, then 14-11 (1 NC) in the UFC, on March 7, 2026 (UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Michael Johnson vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 32 UFC bouts (6:06:56 of fight time).
| Stat | Johnson | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.31,568 in 6:06:56 | 4.4 | 50 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 39.6%1,568 of 3,961 landed | 47.5% | 7 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.81,386 in 6:06:56 | 4.3 | 37 |
| Significant strike defense | 58.8%1,981 of 3,367 avoided | 52.7% | 83 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.614 in 6:06:56 | 1.6 | 21 |
| Takedown accuracy | 38.9%14 of 36 landed | 36.1% | 61 |
| Takedown defense | 81.1%86 of 106 stopped | 63.9% | 85 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 01 in 6:06:56 | 0.5 | 29 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.513 in 6:06:56 | 0.4 | 71 |
| Control time | 7.8%28:46 of 6:06:56 | 19.4% | 23 |
| Average fight time | 11:2832 bouts | 10:20 | 64 |
| Height | 178 cm70″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 185 cm73″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 16-16
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
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- LUFC record after this bout: 16-16-0Pro record now: 29-15-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 14-11-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR2 1:53UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2Mar 7, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 16-15-0Pro record now: 15-4-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0DECUFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3Jul 19, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 15-15-0Pro record now: 13-3-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0KO/TKOR2 2:03UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. BuckleyDec 14, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 14-15-0Pro record now: 13-8-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. PyferFeb 10, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 13-15-0Pro record now: 20-7-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0KO/TKOR2 1:50UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. HillMay 20, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 13-14-0Pro record now: 17-7-0UFC record entering: 7-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. HollandDec 3, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-14-0Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. FizievJul 9, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-13-0Pro record now: 15-4-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-3-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR2 3:22UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. RakicMay 14, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-13-0Pro record now: 38-22-0UFC record entering: 15-14-0DECUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. VolkovFeb 6, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-12-0Pro record now: 19-10-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0SUBR2 0:25UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. TeixeiraMay 13, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-11-0Pro record now: 23-9-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Maia vs. AskrenOct 26, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-10-0Pro record now: 19-7-0UFC record entering: 4-2-0KO/TKOR3 4:14UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-9-0Pro record now: 13-15-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. SmithOct 27, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-9-0Pro record now: 26-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickAug 25, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-9-0Pro record now: 29-13-0UFC record entering: 13-4-0SUBR2 2:22UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. ChoiJan 14, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-8-0Pro record now: 28-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 4:48The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption FinaleJul 7, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-7-0Pro record now: 29-0-0UFC record entering: 7-0-0SUBR3 2:31UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregorNov 12, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-6-0Pro record now: 30-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 12-3-0KO/TKOR1 1:35UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. JohnsonSep 17, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0Pro record now: 22-13-0UFC record entering: 12-8-0DECUFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 19, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0Pro record now: 23-8-1UFC record entering: 5-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint PreuxAug 8, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 9-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs MirFeb 22, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0Pro record now: 32-18-2 (3 NC)UFC record entering: 12-8-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs ManuwaMar 8, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0Pro record now: 33-14-0UFC record entering: 13-7-0KO/TKOR2 1:32UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Dec 28, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-4-0Pro record now: 28-16-0UFC record entering: 9-5-0DECUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenAug 17, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0Pro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR3 1:33UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs LatifiApr 6, 2013Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0Pro record now: 17-4-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez IIDec 29, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Pro record now: 17-10-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0KO/TKOR2 1:06UFC on FX: Browne vs BigfootOct 5, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 26-11-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Diaz vs MillerMay 5, 2012Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 11-7-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0DECUFC on FOX: Evans vs DavisJan 28, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 14-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0SUBR1 3:00UFC Live: Cruz vs JohnsonOct 1, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 2-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:42UFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECThe Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck FinaleDec 4, 2010Result & stats
