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3 days ago
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UFC 318 winner Michael Johnson aims high with callout after tying knockdown record
NEW ORLEANS – Michael Johnson is aiming high after tying a UFC record. In the main card opener of UFC 318 at Smoothie King Center, Johnson (24-19 MMA, 16-15 UFC) picked up a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Zellhuber, extending his current winning streak to three. En route to the victory, Johnson scored a knockdown of Zellhuber (15-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC), which joined Melvin Guillard for the most knockdowns in UFC lightweight history with 13. "It feels good, it makes me feel like I'm doing something right," Johnson told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. "It definitely makes me be like, 'Maybe I do hit a little harder than I thought I did.' Or maybe it's the speed, but it's incredible. Me and my team have done such a great job. They haven't given up on me, even at sometimes where I might have almost given up on myself. ... It's great to be at the top of the record books. I'm going to keep climbing and keep getting more records." Although he's had his ups and downs throughout his career, Johnson has recorded some big knockout moments, including a first-round finish of the now-retired Dustin Poirier in 2016. With momentum on his side, Johnson has designs on shooting for the top of the lightweight division, as he wants the BMF champion Max Holloway next. "I want to get in by the end of the year, hopefully soon," Johnson said. "I've been throwing the idea around of me and Max Holloway. He's one of the best fighters that's ever come across the division. I've told everybody from day one in this organization, I want to fight the best of the best. Max Holloway's one of the best. ... That'll be a fun five-round five for me and him to do." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 318: Michael Johnson wants BMF shot after tying knockdown record
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4 days ago
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UFC 318: Michael Johnson post-fight interview
UFC 318 winner Michael Johnson spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Daniel Zellhuber in New Orleans.
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5 days ago
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UFC 318 results: Michael Johnson upsets Daniel Zellhuber as big underdog on card
Michael Johnson's still got it after all these years. A big underdog on UFC 318, Johnson (24-19 MMA, 16-14 UFC) swept the scorecards for the upset unanimous decision win over Daniel Zellhuber. The lightweight bout kicked off Saturday's main card at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Johnson was a +425 underdog according to BetMGM. Johnson relied on his signature boxing abilities and veteran savvy to frustrate and confuse Zellhuber (15-3 MMA< 3-3 UFC), who vocalized his surprise between rounds at the speed that was coming at him. Johnson's biggest moment came in Round 2 as he dropped Zellhuber with his signature left hand. Zellhuber clutched on to weather the attack and he survived. Zellhuber's strongest round was the third, which he won on all three judges' scorecards. However, it was too little too late, as Johnson swept the first two. Johnson, 39, has won three fights in a row and four of his most recent five. Zellhuber has now lost in back-to-back appearances after his Fight of the Year candidate loss to Esteban Ribovics. Up-to-the-minute UFC 318 results include: Michael Johnson def. Daniel Zellhuber via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Vinicius Oliveira def. Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Brendan Allen def. Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Nikolay Veretennikov def. Francisco Prado via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Ateba Gautier def. Robert Valentin via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:10 Islam Dulatov def. Adam Fugitt via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:06 Jimmy Crute def. Marcin Prachnio via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 4:42 Ryan Spann def. Lukasz Brzeski via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:47 Brunno Ferreira def. Jackson McVey via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 3:35 Carli Judice def. Nicolle Caliari via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 3, 1:30 This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 318 results: Michael Johnson upsets Daniel Zellhuber as big underdog
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5 days ago
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UFC 318 predictions: Can Max Holloway spoil Dustin Poirier's retirement party?
The UFC is back in the bayou for the first time in 10 years, and one of Louisiana's own will hang up the gloves after the headliner. UFC 318 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Get pick results from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers, as well as additional analysis, below. Michael Johnson vs. Daniel Zellhuber Patricio Freire vs. Dan Ige Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier Individual staff member picks, main card Readers 96–59: Poirier (53%), Kopylov (60%), Holland (83%), Ige (59%), Zellhuber (68%) Preliminary card picks Although they don't count toward the standings, MMA Junkie staff members still pick the fights on the prelims. Here are the results:
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6 days ago
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UFC 318: Michael Johnson media day interview
UFC 318 fighter Michael Johnson spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his main card bout vs. Daniel Zellhuber on Saturday in New Orleans.
