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Makhachev and Johnson met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 on Saturday, July 28. Makhachev is 29-1 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Johnson is 23-14-1 and 4-2. Makhachev has 4 UFC wins, 2 of them inside the distance. Johnson has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Makhachev gives up five inches of reach. Makhachev won by submission in round 1 at 4:43.
| Stat | Makhachev | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'10" | — |
| Reach | 70" | 75" |
| Age | 26 | — |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 4-2 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 64% | 46% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 86% | 38% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 67% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 1:07 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 40% | 17% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 33% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:04 | 13:34 |