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.

Dustin Poirier ‘s former rival Michael Johnson turned back the clock with a stunning UFC 318 main card upset of Daniel Zellhuber. Johnson, 39, won his third consecutive fight while holding a distinct speed advantage against the bigger Zellhuber.

Former Max Holloway rival Alexander Volkanovski gave 'Blessed' his flowers following a dominant UFC 318 performance.

Michael Johnson proved the old dog still has some new tricks as he pulled off the upset win over Daniel Zellhuber to kick off the UFC 318 main card

Johnson, 39, entered UFC 318 off of back-to-back wins and nearing a potential return to the lightweight Top 15. Facing an opponent 13 years younger than him, Johnson showcased experience and speed against surging star Daniel Zellhuber.

The UFC 318 prelims were highlighted by a streak of mismatches, which saw the early portion of the card result in a series of finishes.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 318 fight card from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday