Result
Diego FerreiraKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round2
Time1:50
Elo swing+12Diego Ferreira (1729 → 1741)-9Michael Johnson (1585 → 1576)
DateMay 20, 2023
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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W
20-7-0Diego Ferreira
L
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson
Method :KO/TKO
Round :2
Time :1:50
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Diego Ferreira
Elo1738Good
3Y trend1763 → 1738
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Diego Ferreira
Fight Overview
Round2
Time1:50
MethodKO/TKO
Michael Johnson
Elo1612Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1612
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Diego Ferreira won this fight by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:50. Michael Johnson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Diego Ferreira and Michael Johnson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Diego FerreiraMichael Johnson
Elo edge
Diego Ferreira1738+10 last move
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Diego Ferreira#31 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1738 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Mateusz Rębecki (rated 1799 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alexander Hernandez (rated 1707 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +8 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #30 Rashid Magomedov, 0 ahead of #32 Tofiq Musayev.
Michael Johnson#237 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1612 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Ottman Azaitar (rated 1688 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Drew Dober (rated 1689 at the time): -12.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +26 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #236 Leo Brichta, 0 ahead of #238 Owen Jason.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Diego FerreiravsMichael Johnson
Total strikes
30vs32
Sig. strikes
30vs32
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Diego Ferreiradecision leads 40% of wins
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Drew DoberDiego Ferreira: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 7, 2020Michael Johnson: loss · KO (punch) · Mar 7, 2026
Alexander HernandezDiego Ferreira: loss · TKO (Punches) · Sep 13, 2025Michael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jan 24, 2026
Dustin PoirierDiego Ferreira: loss · KO (Punches) · Apr 4, 2015Michael Johnson: win · KO (punches) · Sep 17, 2016
Round stats
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DERN VS HILL. Diego Ferreira defeated Michael Johnson by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:50. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson quick answers
Who won Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson?
Diego Ferreira won Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:50.
What event is Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson on?
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DERN VS HILL.
What are the records for Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson?
Diego Ferreira enters with a 20-7-0 record and Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record.
What division is Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson?
Diego Ferreira vs Michael Johnson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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