Result
Khabib NurmagomedovSUB
MethodSUB
Round3
Time02:31
Elo swing+7Khabib Nurmagomedov (1822 → 1829)
DateNov 13, 2016
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMadison Square Garden
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Eagle | 29-0-0Khabib Nurmagomedov
L
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson
Method :SUB
Round :3
Time :02:31
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Elo1889Elite
3Y trend1841 → 1889
Fight Overview
Round3
Time02:31
MethodSUB
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
Khabib Nurmagomedov won this fight by SUB in round 3 at 02:31. Khabib Nurmagomedov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
Khabib NurmagomedovMichael Johnson
Elo edge
Khabib Nurmagomedov1889+13 last move
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Khabib NurmagomedovNot on the active ladder · 1889 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Justin Gaethje (rated 1852 at the time): +13.
- Last 5 fights
- 5 wins, 0 losses, +60 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1799, not 1889: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
- Activity
- Not on the active ladder: no rated fight in the last 24 months.
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
Khabib NurmagomedovvsMichael Johnson
Total strikes
140vs20
Sig. strikes
94vs19
Takedowns
2vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs1
Finishing profile
Khabib Nurmagomedovsubmission leads 38% of wins
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Justin GaethjeKhabib Nurmagomedov: win · Submission (Triangle Choke) · Oct 24, 2020Michael Johnson: loss · TKO (punches and knees) · Jul 7, 2017
Dustin PoirierKhabib Nurmagomedov: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Sep 7, 2019Michael Johnson: win · KO (punches) · Sep 17, 2016
Tony FergusonKhabib Nurmagomedov: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 18, 2020Michael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 5, 2016
Round stats
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 205 : ALVAREZ VS MCGREGOR. Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Michael Johnson by SUB in round 3 at 02:31. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson quick answers
Who won Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson?
Khabib Nurmagomedov won Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson by SUB in round 3 at 02:31.
What event is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson on?
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson is listed on UFC 205 : ALVAREZ VS MCGREGOR.
What are the records for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson?
Khabib Nurmagomedov enters with a 29-0-0 record and Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record.
What division is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson?
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Michael Johnson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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