Result
Michael JohnsonDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeKerry Hatley
Details(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+16Michael Johnson (1608 → 1623)-21Daniel Zellhuber (1724 → 1702)
DateJul 19, 2025
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueSmoothie King Center
BroadcastPPV
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W
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
L
Golden Boy | 15-4-0Daniel Zellhuber
Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Kerry Hatley
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Michael Johnson
Elo1612Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1612
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Daniel Zellhuber
Elo1682Good
3Y trend1706 → 1682
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 Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. 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 Daniel Zellhuber 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 JohnsonDaniel Zellhuber
Elo edge
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Daniel Zellhuber1682-20 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.
Daniel Zellhuber#98 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1682 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Francisco Prado (rated 1714 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Michael Johnson (rated 1608 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -23 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #97 Ieuan Davies, 1 ahead of #99 Sodiq Yusuff.
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 JohnsonvsDaniel Zellhuber
Total strikes
81vs52
Sig. strikes
80vs52
Control time
0:22vs0:08
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Daniel ZellhuberKO/TKO leads 47% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 318 : HOLLOWAY VS POIRIER 3. Michael Johnson defeated Daniel Zellhuber by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber quick answers
Who won Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber?
Michael Johnson won Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber on?
Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber is listed on UFC 318 : HOLLOWAY VS POIRIER 3.
What are the records for Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber?
Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record and Daniel Zellhuber enters with a 15-4-0 record.
What division is Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber?
Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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