Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz

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Key Stats

Michael JohnsonvsNate Diaz
32
Fights
27
16
Wins
16
16
Losses
11
6
Finishes
12
0
Title Fights
1
28:49
Control Time
47:18

Striking Stats

Michael JohnsonvsNate Diaz
1,568
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,544
39.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
44.6%
49.0
Sig. Str / Fight
57.2
13
Knockdowns
4
829
Head Strikes
1,146
496
Body Strikes
263
243
Leg Strikes
135

Grappling Stats

Michael JohnsonvsNate Diaz
14
Takedowns Landed
18
38.9%
Takedown Acc.
26.5%
0.4
TD / Fight
0.7
1
Sub. Attempts
26
3
Reversals
7

Tale of the Tape

JohnsonvsDiaz
40 yrs
Age
41 yrs
5' 10"
Height
6' 0"
155 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
73"
Reach
76"
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
827
ELO Rating
1,070
1,060
Peak ELO
1,132
50.0%
Win Rate
59.3%
37.5%
Finish Rate
75.0%
181
Days / Fight
214

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

JohnsonvsDiaz
Active
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
1
4
Best Streak
5
LWWWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LWLLW

Win Methods

JohnsonvsDiaz
6 (37.5%)
KO/TKO
2 (12.5%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
10 (62.5%)
10 (62.5%)
Decision
4 (25.0%)

Fan Ratings

JohnsonvsDiaz
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Overall
7.0
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Striking
6.1
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Grappling
7.0
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Wrestling
7.0
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Cardio
7.2
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Chin
7.5
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Power
6.4
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Excitement
7.5

Head-to-Head Record

Michael Johnson0
–
Nate Diaz1
L
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Decision - Unanimous - R3
Dec 19, 2015

Common Opponents (3)

JohnsonvsDiaz
L1L
Clay Guida
L1L
W1W
Melvin Guillard
W1W
W1W
Tony Ferguson
W1W
Who Wins?
Michael Johnson ProfileNate Diaz Profile

Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz: Matchup Breakdown

Michael Johnson is 16-16 in the Lightweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Nate Diaz is 16-11 at Lightweight, winning 59.3% of the time. Michael Johnson is listed as active. Nate Diaz is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Nate Diaz leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 on Dec 19, 2015, won by Nate Diaz by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Nate Diaz holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,070 to 827. Career peaks are 1,060 for Michael Johnson and 1,132 for Nate Diaz. Michael Johnson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 37.5% finish rate. Nate Diaz has 2 KO/TKO and 10 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.

Michael Johnson stands 5' 10" with a reach of 73" and fights southpaw. Nate Diaz is 6' 0" with a reach of 76", southpaw. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Nate Diaz. Michael Johnson is 40, Nate Diaz is 41.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Michael Johnson has landed 1,568 significant strikes at 39.6% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 28:49 of control time. Nate Diaz has landed 1,544 at 44.6% with 18 takedowns and 47:18 of control.

Michael Johnson has 0 title fights (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Nate Diaz. They share 3 common opponents: Clay Guida, Melvin Guillard, Tony Ferguson.

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Have Michael Johnson and Nate Diaz fought before?

Yes. Michael Johnson and Nate Diaz have fought once in the UFC. Nate Diaz won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 on December 19, 2015.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Michael Johnson or Nate Diaz?

Michael Johnson and Nate Diaz have the same number of UFC wins: 16. Michael Johnson's UFC record is 16-16; Nate Diaz's is 16-11.

KO/TKO wins: Michael Johnson 6, Nate Diaz 2. Submission wins: Michael Johnson 0, Nate Diaz 10.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Michael Johnson or Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz is taller at 6'0", to Michael Johnson's 5'10" (2 inches). Nate Diaz has the longer reach: 76 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.