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Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Michael Johnson
The Menace
25-20-0
RESULT

Michael Johnson def. Andre Fili (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Andre Fili
Touchy
25-14-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, United States

Michael Johnson defeated Andre Fili by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick, held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln.

Fight stats

Michael Johnson
Andre Fili
0
Knockdowns
0
65 of 116
Significant strikes
37 of 117
56%
Sig. strike accuracy
32%
70 of 122
Total strikes
40 of 120
0 of 3
Takedowns
2 of 4
0%
Takedown accuracy
50%
0
Submission attempts
1
1
Reversals
0
1:30
Control time
3:20
Significant strikes by target
31 of 67
Head
25 of 104
22 of 36
Body
11 of 12
12 of 13
Leg
1 of 1
58 of 109
Distance
36 of 115
1 of 1
Clinch
1 of 2
6 of 6
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
34 of 61
Sig. str.
20 of 69
34 of 61
Total str.
20 of 69
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
15 of 25
Sig. str.
7 of 16
20 of 31
Total str.
9 of 18
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
1
0:53
Ctrl
2:40
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
16 of 30
Sig. str.
10 of 32
16 of 30
Total str.
11 of 33
0 of 3
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:37
Ctrl
0:40

Judges' Scorecards

#JohnsonFili
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
#JohnsonFili
1910
2910
3910
Total2730
#JohnsonFili
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Media Scores

6
Johnson
11
Fili
29–28 Fili×1029–28 Johnson×629–27 Fili
All 17 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

55%
Johnson
4%
Draw
42%
Fili
142 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Johnson49.3%29–28 Fili24.6%30–27 Fili12%29–29 Draw2.8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
77%
Johnson
R2
80%
Fili
R3
49%
Johnson

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Michael Johnson vs Andre Fili?

Michael Johnson defeated Andre Fili by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick, held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln.

What were the judges' scorecards for Michael Johnson vs Andre Fili?

The judges scored it 29–28, 27–30, 29–28 — Michael Johnson won the decision.

Referee
Blake Grice
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Michael Johnson 53%47% Andre Fili

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

25-20-0
Record
25-14-0 (1 NC)
1561
Elo rating
1543
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
36
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

4.27
SLpM
3.89
39%
Str. Acc.
37%
3.78
SApM
4.55
58%
Str. Def.
49%

Grappling Profile

0.57
TD Avg.
2.24
38%
TD Acc.
46%
81%
TD Def.
71%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Michael Johnson · 3-2
  • L
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    TKO · R2 · 1:53 · Lightweight
  • W
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
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    TKO · R2 · 2:03 · Lightweight
  • W
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Dern vs HillSat, May 20, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 1:50 · Lightweight
Andre Fili · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Kape vs HoriguchiSat, Jun 20, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 4:56 · Featherweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs VallejosSat, Mar 14, 2026
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs HernandezSat, Aug 9, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs SongSat, Feb 22, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 4:30 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2Sat, Jun 29, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 32 fights · 26 fights
49.0
Avg sig. strikes
41.8
0.44
Avg takedowns
1.62
0:54
Avg control time
1:38
116
Career high strikes
98
4
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Michael Johnson
Strike target
Andre Fili
53%
Head
73%
32%
Body
15%
15%
Leg
12%
Michael Johnson
Strike position
Andre Fili
90%
Distance
88%
6%
Clinch
6%
4%
Ground
7%