Michael Johnson vs Tony Ferguson
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (6)
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Michael Johnson vs Tony Ferguson: Matchup Breakdown
Michael Johnson is 16-16 in the Lightweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Tony Ferguson is 15-9 at Lightweight, winning 62.5% of the time. Michael Johnson is listed as active. Tony Ferguson is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Michael Johnson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller on May 5, 2012, won by Michael Johnson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Michael Johnson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 816 to 800. Career peaks are 1,039 for Michael Johnson and 1,379 for Tony Ferguson. Michael Johnson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 37.5% finish rate. Tony Ferguson has 5 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins, finishing 73.3% of the time.
Michael Johnson stands 5' 10" with a reach of 73" and fights southpaw. Tony Ferguson is 5' 11" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Tony Ferguson. Michael Johnson is 40, Tony Ferguson is 42.
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. Tony Ferguson has landed 1,332 at 45.9% with 7 takedowns and 8:00 of control.
They share 6 common opponents: Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz, Beneil Dariush, Edson Barboza, Gleison Tibau, Danny Castillo.
Have Michael Johnson and Tony Ferguson fought before?
Yes. Michael Johnson and Tony Ferguson have fought once in the UFC. Michael Johnson won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller on May 5, 2012.
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Who has more UFC wins, Michael Johnson or Tony Ferguson?
Michael Johnson has more UFC wins: 16 to 15. Michael Johnson's UFC record is 16-16; Tony Ferguson's is 15-9.
KO/TKO wins: Michael Johnson 6, Tony Ferguson 5. Submission wins: Michael Johnson 0, Tony Ferguson 6.
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Who is taller, Michael Johnson or Tony Ferguson?
Tony Ferguson is taller at 5'11", to Michael Johnson's 5'10" (1 inch). Tony Ferguson 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.