Michael Johnson (23-19 MMA, 15-15 UFC) competes in his 27th UFC lightweight bout, tied for third-most appearances in divisional history behind Miller (43) and Clay Guida (30). Johnson is 4-5 since he returned to the lightweight division in October 2019.

UFC 318 goes down on Saturday from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. In the main event, Louisiana legend Dustin Poirier will take a second crack at the symbolic BMF title when he faces Max Holloway.

Max Holloway and longtime welterweight veteran Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson highlight the latest updates to the UFC rankings.