Result
Beneil DariushDEC
MethodDEC
Round1
Time05:00
DateAug 8, 2015
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueBridgestone Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
W
23-8-1Beneil Dariush
Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush
Method :DEC
Round :1
Time :05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Michael Johnson
Elo1612Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1612
Fight Overview
Round1
Time05:00
MethodDEC
Beneil Dariush
Elo1746Good
3Y trend1787 → 1746
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Beneil Dariush won this fight by DEC in round 1 at 05:00. 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 Michael Johnson and Beneil Dariush 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.
Michael JohnsonBeneil Dariush
Elo edge
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Beneil Dariush1746-15 last move
Why they are ranked here
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.
Beneil Dariush#24 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1746 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Drakkar Klose (rated 1713 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Benoit Saint-Denis (rated 1747 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -60 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 8 points behind #23 Mehdi Baydulaev, 2 ahead of #25 Amru Magomedov.
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
Michael JohnsonvsBeneil Dariush
Total strikes
85vs75
Sig. strikes
84vs75
Finishing profile
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Beneil Dariushdecision leads 43% of wins
Common opponents
Tony FergusonMichael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 5, 2016Beneil Dariush: win · Decision (Unanimous) · May 15, 2021
Diego FerreiraMichael Johnson: loss · KO (punch) · May 20, 2023Beneil Dariush: win · Decision (Split) · Feb 6, 2021
Drew DoberMichael Johnson: loss · KO (punch) · Mar 7, 2026Beneil Dariush: win · Submission (Armbar) · Mar 9, 2019
Round stats
Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : TEIXEIRA VS SAINT PREUX. Beneil Dariush defeated Michael Johnson by DEC in round 1 at 05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush quick answers
Who won Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush?
Beneil Dariush won Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush by DEC in round 1 at 05:00.
What event is Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush on?
Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : TEIXEIRA VS SAINT PREUX.
What are the records for Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush?
Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record and Beneil Dariush enters with a 23-8-1 record.
What division is Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush?
Michael Johnson vs Beneil Dariush is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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