Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Cariaso and Johnson met in a five-round flyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 178 on Saturday, September 27. Cariaso is 17-8 overall and 6-3 in the UFC. Johnson is 25-4-1 and 8-1-1. Cariaso has 6 UFC wins, 5 of them by decision. Johnson has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Cariaso gives up three inches of reach. Johnson won by submission in round 2 at 2:29.
| Stat | Cariaso | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'3" |
| Reach | 63" | 66" |
| Age | — | 28 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-3 | 8-1-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43% | 53% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 63% | 66% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 66% | 72% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 11% | 22% |
| Finished Rate | 11% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 78% | 78% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:58 | 18:59 |