Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira UFC fight info, date and time
Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill at 6:30pm EST on Saturday 20th May 2023 in a 155lbs matchup.
Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira betting odds
Diego Ferreira opened as a -155 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Ferreira means you would need to bet $155 in order to win $100.
Michael Johnson is a +140 underdog. If you bet $100 on Johnson then you would win $140.
Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Johnson is the younger fighter at 36 years old.
- Ferreira has a slight 1 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Johnson has 21 more professional MMA fights than Ferreira.
| Michael Johnson | vs | Diego Ferreira |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Age | 38 |
| 43 | Fights | 22 |
| 21 | Wins | 17 |
| 18 | Losses | 5 |
| 9 | KO’s | 3 |
| 3 | Subs | 7 |
| 5′ 10 | Height (in) | 5′ 9 |
| 73.5 | Reach (in) | 74 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Michael Johnson and Diego Ferreira
The two fighters share 2 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Dustin Poirier and Beneil Dariush.
Michael Johnson has the better record against the shared opposition, at 1-1 to Diego Ferreira’s record of 0-3
| Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson and Diego Ferreira | ||
|---|---|---|
Michael Johnson Win • KO/TKO R1 1:35 |
vs. Dustin Poirier
| Diego Ferreira Loss • KO/TKO R1 3:45 |
| Beneil Dariush vs Michael Johnson and Diego Ferreira | ||
|---|---|---|
Michael Johnson Loss • Decision R3 5:00 |
vs. Beneil Dariush
| Diego Ferreira Loss • Decision R3 5:00 Loss • Decision R3 5:00 |
Michael “The Menace” Johnson fighter profile and recent form
Michael Johnson is a 36 year old male fighter from United States with 21 pro wins and 18 losses. See Michael Johnson’s full MMA record.
Michael Johnson has a 39% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 3 by submission, 13 by decision.
Michael Johnson is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20-18-0 | Marc Diakiese |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-12-03 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-17-0 | Jamie Mullarkey |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-07-09 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-17-0 | Alan Patrick |
KO/TKO
R2 3:22
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-05-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-16-0 | Clay Guida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-15-0 | Thiago Moisés |
SUB
R2 0:25
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
Diego Ferreira fighter profile and recent form
Diego Ferreira is a 38 year old male fighter from Brazil with 17 pro wins and 5 losses. See Diego Ferreira’s full MMA record.
Diego Ferreira has a 59% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 7 by submission, 7 by decision.
Diego Ferreira is currently on a 3 fight losing skid.
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17-4-0 | Mateusz Gamrot |
KO/TKO
R2 3:26
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-12-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-3-0 | Gregor Gillespie |
KO/TKO
R2 4:51
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-2-0 | Beneil Dariush |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-02-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-2-0 | Anthony Pettis |
SUB
R2 1:46
|
UFC 246 | 2020-01-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Mairbek Taisumov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 242 | 2019-09-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Dern vs. Hill. The fight is expected to start at around 6:30pm EST on Saturday 20th May 2023.
How to watch the Michael Johnson vs Diego Ferreira fight with online UFC streaming
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