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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gleison Tibau vs Michael Johnson

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

40-20-0Record24-20-0
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'10"
71"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight155 lbs
American Top TeamTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Gleison Tibau is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Michael Johnson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gleison TibauNow 1659
If they win+10→ 1669
If they lose-14→ 1645
Michael JohnsonNow 1612
If they win+14→ 1626
If they lose-10→ 1602

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1612 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

1.95
Sig. strikes / min
4.28
32%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.51
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.79
63%
Strike defense
59%
4.08
Takedown avg.
0.58
54%
Takedown accuracy
39%
92%
Takedown defense
81%
0.83
Submission avg.
0.04

Trajectory

Gleison TibauMichael Johnson
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (10%)
KO/TKO
10 (42%)
16 (40%)
Submission
2 (8%)
20 (50%)
Decision
12 (50%)

Combat Edge model read

Gleison Tibau55%
Michael Johnson 45%Elo baseline: 57%

The Combat Edge model makes Gleison Tibau a 55% favorite over Michael Johnson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (57%).

Gleison Tibau holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1659 to 1612, a 47-point edge.

Gleison Tibau finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Michael Johnson 50%.

Michael Johnson carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.