Michael Johnson and Clay Guida will go at it on the main card for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov. The aforementioned lightweights are mainstays of the organization and have faced some of the most prolific names the sport has on offer. The fight card has been curated specifically to clash with Super Bowl weekend, making it an instant hitter.

Moreover, the 155-pound division has a spotlight on it now more than ever, given the recent match-ups that transpired. UFC 257 just wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, and it featured several notable names in the marquee slots. What’s more, Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to walk away and all eyes will be on the lightweights to see who picks up the reins.

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UFC lightweights: Michael Johnson vs Clay Guida

Michael ‘The Menace’ has had a rough go in the UFC as of late, as he’s lost his last three fights on the trot. Furthermore, he’s 2-6 in his last 8 bouts and could very well be on the verge of receiving his walking papers. Not to mention, a considerable chunk of his losses has come via stoppage making a bad situation even worse.

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Michael Johnson’s principal offense comes through his left hand, which has a fight-ending power if it lands flush. Johnson has been able to put away fighters like Dustin Poirier and notably rocked Khabib ‘The Eagle’ in their match. Once he gets a rhythm going, it becomes considerably harder to stop the combinations that come in with high accuracy.

Clay Guida has his fair share of worries as he’s on a two-fight skid of his own. Guida has faced a laundry list of Hall of Famers candidates throughout his illustrious career. His fights rarely fail to deliver once he gets into his element. Furthermore, his durability is something to be admired, especially when taking into account the damage he’s suffered.

Defensive responsibility isn’t something that Clay Guida is known for, and this could be costly against Johnson. ‘The Menace’ has proven himself to be a heavy-handed southpaw, and Guida can be easily tagged. This is an extremely dangerous prospect, especially when the fight drags into its latter stages. Guida’s only hope will be in his takedowns.

Prediction: Michael Johnson to claim a split decision victory