Result
Nate DiazDEC
MethodDEC
Round1
Time05:00
Elo swing+9Nate Diaz (1659 → 1668)
DateDec 19, 2015
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueAmway Center
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Menace | 24-20-0Michael Johnson
W
21-14-0Nate Diaz
Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz
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
Nate Diaz
Elo1673Good
3Y trend1673 → 1673
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Nate Diaz won this fight by DEC in round 1 at 05:00. Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz 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 JohnsonNate Diaz
Elo edge
Michael Johnson1612-12 last move
Nate Diaz1673-15 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.
Nate Diaz#102 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1673 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1750 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mike Perry (rated 1666 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -2 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #101 Meng Ding, 0 ahead of #103 Shamil Ramazanov.
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 JohnsonvsNate Diaz
Total strikes
104vs157
Sig. strikes
103vs153
Takedowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Michael Johnsondecision leads 50% of wins
Nate Diazsubmission leads 57% of wins
Common opponents
Tony FergusonMichael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 5, 2016Nate Diaz: win · Submission (Guillotine Choke) · Sep 10, 2022
Dustin PoirierMichael Johnson: win · KO (punches) · Sep 17, 2016Nate Diaz: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 3, 2018
Josh ThomsonMichael Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 26, 2014Nate Diaz: loss · TKO (head kick and punches) · Apr 20, 2013
Round stats
Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DOS ANJOS VS COWBOY 2. Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz quick answers
Who won Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz?
Nate Diaz won Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz by DEC in round 1 at 05:00.
What event is Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz on?
Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DOS ANJOS VS COWBOY 2.
What are the records for Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz?
Michael Johnson enters with a 24-20-0 record and Nate Diaz enters with a 21-14-0 record.
What division is Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz?
Michael Johnson vs Nate Diaz is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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