Beneil Dariush vs Michael Johnson
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Beneil Dariush vs Michael Johnson: Matchup Breakdown
Beneil Dariush is 17-8-1 in the Lightweight division with a 65.4% win rate. Michael Johnson is 16-16 at Lightweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Beneil Dariush leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux on Aug 8, 2015, won by Beneil Dariush by Decision - Split in round 3.
Beneil Dariush holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,060 to 827. Career peaks are 1,248 for Beneil Dariush and 1,060 for Michael Johnson. Beneil Dariush has 3 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 17 victories, a 47.1% finish rate. Michael Johnson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 37.5% of the time.
Beneil Dariush stands 5' 10" with a reach of 72" and fights southpaw. Michael Johnson is 5' 10" with a reach of 73", southpaw. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Michael Johnson. Beneil Dariush is 37, Michael Johnson is 40.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Beneil Dariush has landed 836 significant strikes at 49.1% accuracy with 33 takedowns and 1h 30m of control time. Michael Johnson has landed 1,568 at 39.6% with 14 takedowns and 0h 28m of control.
They share 5 common opponents: Tony Ferguson, Diego Ferreira, Drew Dober, Thiago Moises, Edson Barboza.
Have Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson fought before?
Yes. Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson have fought once in the UFC. Beneil Dariush won by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux on August 8, 2015.
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Who has more UFC wins, Beneil Dariush or Michael Johnson?
Beneil Dariush has more UFC wins: 17 to 16. Beneil Dariush's UFC record is 17-8-1; Michael Johnson's is 16-16.
KO/TKO wins: Beneil Dariush 3, Michael Johnson 6. Submission wins: Beneil Dariush 5, Michael Johnson 0.
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Who is taller, Beneil Dariush or Michael Johnson?
Beneil Dariush and Michael Johnson are the same height: 5'10". Michael Johnson has the longer reach: 73 inches to 72.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.