Result
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time04:48
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : JOHNSON VS GAETHJE
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje
DateJul 8, 2017
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastESPN+
L
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :04:48
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Michael Johnson
Elo1612Solid
3Y trend1576 → 1612
Fight Overview
Round1
Time04:48
MethodKO/TKO
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:48. Justin Gaethje 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 Justin Gaethje 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 JohnsonJustin Gaethje
Elo edge
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
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Recorded fight totals
Michael JohnsonvsJustin Gaethje
Total strikes
91vs104
Sig. strikes
91vs104
Takedowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Dustin PoirierMichael Johnson: win · KO (punches) · Sep 17, 2016Justin Gaethje: win · KO (Head Kick) · Jul 29, 2023
Khabib NurmagomedovMichael Johnson: loss · Submission (Kimura) · Nov 12, 2016Justin Gaethje: loss · Submission (Triangle Choke) · Oct 24, 2020
Tony FergusonMichael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 5, 2016Justin Gaethje: win · TKO (Punches) · May 9, 2020
Round stats
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : JOHNSON VS GAETHJE. Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:48. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje quick answers
Who won Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje won Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 1 at 04:48.
What event is Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje on?
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : JOHNSON VS GAETHJE.
What are the records for Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje?
Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record and Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record.
What division is Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje?
Michael Johnson vs Justin Gaethje is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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