Result
Michael JohnsonKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time01:35
DateSep 18, 2016
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueHidalgo Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Diamond | 30-10-0Dustin Poirier
W
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :01:35
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Dustin Poirier
Elo1812Great
3Y trend1840 → 1812
Fight Overview
Round1
Time01:35
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
Michael Johnson won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 01:35. 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 Dustin Poirier 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.
Dustin PoirierMichael Johnson
Elo edge
Dustin Poirier1812-12 last move
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Dustin Poirier#8 of 398 active Lightweight fighters · 1812 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Conor McGregor (rated 1829 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1810 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #7 Charles Oliveira, 1 ahead of #9 Salahdine Parnasse.
Michael Johnson#230 of 398 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 #229 Leo Brichta, 1 ahead of #231 Loai Abushaar.
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
Dustin PoiriervsMichael Johnson
Total strikes
6vs14
Sig. strikes
6vs14
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Dustin PoirierKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Diego FerreiraDustin Poirier: win · KO (punches) · Apr 4, 2015Michael Johnson: loss · KO (punch) · May 20, 2023
Justin GaethjeDustin Poirier: loss · KO (head kick) · Jul 29, 2023Michael Johnson: loss · TKO (punches and knees) · Jul 7, 2017
Khabib NurmagomedovDustin Poirier: loss · Submission (rear-naked choke) · Sep 7, 2019Michael Johnson: loss · Submission (Kimura) · Nov 12, 2016
Round stats
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : POIRIER VS JOHNSON. Michael Johnson defeated Dustin Poirier by KO/TKO in round 1 at 01:35. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson quick answers
Who won Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson?
Michael Johnson won Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson by KO/TKO in round 1 at 01:35.
What event is Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson on?
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : POIRIER VS JOHNSON.
What are the records for Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson?
Dustin Poirier enters with a 30-10-0 record and Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record.
What division is Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson?
Dustin Poirier vs Michael Johnson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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