
Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Position
Diaz and Johnson met in a three-round lightweight fight at UFC on Fox: Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 on Saturday, December 19. Diaz is 22-14 overall and 9-7 in the UFC. Johnson is 25-20 and 8-4. Diaz has 9 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Johnson has 8 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Johnson gives up three inches of reach. Diaz won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Diaz | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 5'10" |
| Reach | 76" | 73" |
| Age | 30 | 29 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 9-7 | 8-4 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 41% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 55% | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 26% | 55% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 82% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:04 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 44% | 25% |
| Finished Rate | 6% | 17% |
| Went the Distance | 50% | 58% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:45 | 11:24 |