<p>The main card of UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 will begin with a contest between an experienced fighter and one who is starting to forge his own career with the UFC.</p> <p>Michael Johnson is a UFC veteran and has accomplished in the Octagon. On Sunday (from 12:00 AEST), he’ll take on one of the most exciting prospects in the sport, Daniel Zellhuber.</p> <p>It’ll be a good old-fashioned America vs Mexico bout, but will it go the way that many expect when they clash at The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>The tale of the tape can provide interesting details about each fighter, potentially highlighting various strengths or weaknesses either of them may have. Bettors can be better informed when analysing the data, which is why we ensure that you receive an overview.</p> <p>Johnson’s statistics appear first, with Zellhuber following:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <p>Age - 39 vs 26</p> </li> <li> <p>Height - 5’10” (178 cm) vs 6’1” (185 cm)</p> </li> <li> <p>Weight - 156 lbs (70.8 kg) vs 155 lbs (70.3 kg)</p> </li> <li> <p>Reach - 73” (185 cm) vs 77” (196 cm)</p> </li> <li> <p>Stance - Southpaw vs Switch</p> </li> <li> <p>Record - 23-19 vs 15-2</p> </li> <li> <p>UFC Record - 15-15 vs 4-2</p> </li> <li> <p>UFC Ranking - #12 Featherweight vs Unranked (former Bellator champion)</p> </li> <li> <p>KO/TKO Wins - 6 vs 7</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber: Betting Preview</h2> <p>A first meeting between both, there is a lot of intrigue regarding the upcoming Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber bout. The pair enter the contest in a similar stretch of form, having both won three of their last five matches.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Michael Johnson’s Last Five Opponents:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Ottman Azaitar - Win (KO) - Dec 2024</p> </li> <li> <p>Darius Flowers - Win (Decision) - Feb 2024</p> </li> <li> <p>Diego Ferreira - Loss (KO) - May 2023</p> </li> <li> <p>Marc Diakiese - Win (Decision) - Dec 2022</p> </li> <li> <p>Jamie Mullarkey - Loss (Decision) - Jul 2022</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Daniel Zullhuber’s Last Five Opponents:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Esteban Ribovics - Loss (Decision) - Sep 2024</p> </li> <li> <p>Francisco Prado - Win (Decision) - Feb 2024</p> </li> <li> <p>Christos Giagos - Win (Submission) - Sep 2023</p> </li> <li> <p>Lando Vannata - Win (Decision) - Apr 2023</p> </li> <li> <p>Trey Ogden - Loss (Decision) - Sep 2022 (UFC debut)</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>On paper, this fight looks like it could be a close one, which is why it might be a surprise to see the current <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/michael-johnson-v-daniel-zellhuber-9395070">Johnson vs Zullhuber betting odds</a> suggesting the Mexican as a heavy favourite ahead of Sunday’s clash.</p> <p>Still, Zellhuber’s tendency for high-volume, technical striking over 15 minutes makes him a strong candidate, despite his opponent’s ability to last in the Octagon. It’s why there may be value in the ‘Daniel Zellhuber to win by KO/TKO in Rounds 2 or 3’. All five of his UFC fights have gone over 1.5 rounds so far; although five have required a decision.</p> <p>That said, with the opportunity to achieve his longest winning streak since 2015, Johnson could be worth value at his long odds as an underdog, having won three of his last four UFC fights.</p>