{"id":646959,"date":"2026-01-24T17:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=646959"},"modified":"2026-01-24T17:33:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:33:36","slug":"ufc-324-michael-johnson-vs-alexander-hernandez-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-324-michael-johnson-vs-alexander-hernandez-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 324: Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez \u2013 Predictions, Odds, Best Bets & How To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

UFC 324’s early prelim main event features veteran lightweight Michael Johnson taking on surging contender Alexander Hernandez in a crucial divisional bout. Johnson looks to extend his winning streak to four, while Hernandez seeks his fifth straight win. This 3-round lightweight clash is perfectly even at pick’em odds, making it one of the most intriguing bets on the card.<\/p>

Johnson brings a 25-19 record with a recent decision victory over Daniel Zellhuber. Hernandez enters with an 18-8 record and a decision win over Diego Ferreira. Both fighters are listed at -108 <\/a>as perfect pick’em odds, reflecting an evenly matched stylistic battle.<\/p>

Here’s how we’re betting UFC 324: Johnson vs Hernandez, including our UFC predictions<\/a>, best bet, key props and an expert final verdict.<\/p>

Mini Fight Info Strip<\/strong><\/h3>

Event:<\/strong> UFC 324 – T-Mobile Arena<\/p>

Weight class:<\/strong> Lightweight bout<\/p>

Fight length:<\/strong> 3-round early prelim fight<\/p>

Date & time:<\/strong> Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Early Prelims 5:30 p.m. ET, walk time ~7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>

Venue:<\/strong> T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>

Best Bet Card<\/strong><\/h3>

Best Bet:<\/strong> Fight Goes the Distance (-108)<\/p>

Book:<\/strong> FanDuel<\/a><\/p>

Our best bet for UFC 324 is fight goes the distance at -108<\/a>. Below, we’ll break down the matchup and key props.<\/p>

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Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez Odds<\/strong><\/h2>

Here are the latest odds from FanDuel.<\/p>

Market<\/strong><\/td>FanDuel<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Moneyline<\/strong><\/td>Johnson -108 \/ Hernandez -108<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Fight Goes Distance<\/strong><\/td>-110<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Fight Doesn’t Go Distance<\/strong><\/td>-118<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Total Rounds O\/U 2.5<\/strong><\/td>Over -128 \/ Under +102<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Johnson by KO\/TKO<\/strong><\/td>+270<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Johnson by Submission<\/strong><\/td>+2500<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Johnson by Decision<\/strong><\/td>+280<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hernandez by KO\/TKO<\/strong><\/td>+350<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hernandez by Submission<\/strong><\/td>+1300<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Hernandez by Decision<\/strong><\/td>+260<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Odds updated:<\/strong> January 23, 2026 – 10:15 AM ET. Lines may move before fight night, especially after weigh-ins or late injury news.<\/p>

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats to Know<\/strong><\/h2>

Before we get into the matchup, here’s a Tale of the Tape for Johnson vs Hernandez.<\/p>

Tale Of The Tape<\/strong><\/td>Michael Johnson<\/strong><\/td>Alexander Hernandez<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Record<\/strong><\/td>25-19<\/td>18-8<\/td><\/tr>
Age<\/strong><\/td>39<\/td>33<\/td><\/tr>
Height<\/strong><\/td>5’10”<\/td>5’9″<\/td><\/tr>
Reach<\/strong><\/td>73″<\/td>72″<\/td><\/tr>
Stance<\/strong><\/td>Southpaw<\/td>Orthodox<\/td><\/tr>
Sig. Strikes Landed<\/strong><\/td>4.28<\/td>4.31<\/td><\/tr>
Striking Accuracy<\/strong><\/td>39%<\/td>40%<\/td><\/tr>
Takedowns<\/strong><\/td>0.58<\/td>1.14<\/td><\/tr>
Takedown Defense<\/strong><\/td>81%<\/td>73%<\/td><\/tr>
Submission Avg.<\/strong><\/td>0.0<\/td>0.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

The stats are remarkably even. Johnson holds tiny advantages in height, reach, and takedown defense. Hernandez counters with slightly better striking volume, accuracy, and offensive wrestling. The southpaw vs orthodox matchup creates angles for both fighters. This is as evenly matched as it gets on paper.<\/p>

Fighter Breakdown – Michael Johnson Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>

Johnson comes in with a 25-19 record including recent decision victories over Daniel Zellhuber, Ottman Azaitar, and Darrius Flowers. The 39 year old from St. Louis one of the UFC’s longest-tenured lightweights with 44 octagon appearances dating back to 2010.<\/p>

Strengths:<\/strong> Elite striking volume and accuracy for a lightweight veteran. Excellent takedown defense (81%) neutralizes wrestlers. Knockout power with wins over Dustin Poirier, Gleison Tibau and Edson Barboza. Never quits mentality through 15 years of UFC wars. Recent resurgence shows improved fight IQ and patience. Southpaw stance creates awkward angles.<\/p>

Weaknesses:<\/strong> Age 39 with massive mileage from 44 UFC fights. Recent losses to Diego Ferreira show chin deterioration. Lower striking accuracy leads to volume over precision approach. Minimal grappling threat. Fighting on short turnaround from July 2025 bout.<\/p>

Betting Angles:<\/strong> Johnson’s -108<\/a> pick’em moneyline offers no value. Johnson by Decision (+280<\/a>) is interesting given his recent form and Hernandez’s durability. Fight goes the distance appeals given both men’s recent decision trends.<\/p>

Fighter Breakdown – Alexander Hernandez Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>

Hernandez brings an 18-8 record with recent decision victories over Diego Ferreira, Chase Hooper and Kurt Holobaugh. The 33 year old from San Antonio is a BJJ black belt and former HERO FC lightweight champion riding a four-fight win streak.<\/p>

Strengths:<\/strong> Four-fight winning streak builds massive confidence. BJJ black belt provides submission threat (6 career tap-outs). Strong offensive wrestling (1.14 TD\/15min). Knockout power with wins over Beneil Dariush. <\/p>

Weaknesses:<\/strong> Inconsistent UFC record at 10-7 in the octagon. Poor takedown defense (73%) against elite wrestlers. Stopped in his last two losses (Quarantillo TKO R2, Moicano Sub R2). Lower striking defense than elite lightweights. Facing significant step up in competition against savvy veteran.<\/p>

Betting Angles:<\/strong> Hernandez’s -108 <\/a>pick’em moneyline offers no value. Hernandez by Decision (+260<\/a>) is our preferred method-of-victory play given both fighters’ recent form. His submission threat makes Hernandez by Submission (+1300<\/a>) a longshot flier.<\/p>

Best Bets For Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez<\/strong><\/h2>

Best Bet: Fight Goes the Distance (-110<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h3>

Both fighters have recently found success in competitive, extended fights. Johnson has gone the distance in three of his last four wins. Hernandez has mixed finishes with decisions recently, but still has multiple fights reaching the scorecards over the past two years, showing improved pacing and fight IQ. Johnson’s 81% takedown defense helps neutralize Hernandez’s wrestling, keeping large portions of the fight standing where both are volume strikers without one-shot knockout reliance over 15 minutes. <\/p>

The pick’em odds reflect genuine uncertainty about who wins, but the decision outcome still profiles as the most likely result. At -108 <\/a>(implied 52%), we believe this fight goes the distance closer to ~65–70% of the time, offering solid value.<\/p>

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Value Prop: Hernandez by Decision (+260<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h3>

If we’re picking a winner via decision, Hernandez offers strong value at +260<\/a>. Hernandez’s recent momentum, activity level, and youth advantage give him an edge in sustained exchanges. His offensive wrestling output, even with modest accuracy, can be enough to steal close rounds despite Johnson’s strong 81% takedown defense. <\/p>

Hernandez’s improved composure, cardio, and willingness to mix striking and grappling exchanges make him well-suited to winning rounds rather than chasing finishes. At +260<\/a> (implied 27.8%), this outcome projects closer to 35%, making it a worthwhile value play in an evenly matched fight.<\/p>

Longshot Flier: Johnson by KO\/TKO (+270<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h3>

Small stake only. While the fight projects to be competitive, Johnson’s power remains legitimate. Hernandez has been finished multiple times in his career, showing occasional defensive lapses under pressure. If Johnson lands clean with his southpaw power shots early, a surprise knockout remains a plausible outcome. Keep stakes at 0.5 units maximum<\/p>

Prediction – Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>

Official pick:<\/strong> Hernandez by Unanimous Decision<\/p>

We are backing the fight to go the full 15 minutes with Hernandez winning a close unanimous decision. Johnson’s striking volume will keep it competitive early, potentially taking round one. Hernandez should adjust in rounds 2 and 3, mixing in takedown attempts and volume striking to control the later rounds. <\/p>

Neither man should gets seriously hurt, but Hernandez’s diverse skill set can prove decisive in a technical battle. This win will extend Hernandez’s streak to five and likely earns him a ranked opponent next. For Johnson, the loss snaps his winning streak but the competitive performance keeps him relevant in the lightweight division at age 39.<\/p>

How to Bet UFC 324: Tips for This Card<\/strong><\/h2>

Beyond the Johnson-Hernandez lightweight battle, UFC 324 offers several compelling matchups that create both opportunities and traps for bettors.<\/p>

Card Tips:<\/strong><\/h3>
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        UFC 324 Fight Card<\/strong><\/h2>

        Main Card (9:00 p.m. ET – Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p>

        Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett – Interim Lightweight Championship, 5 rounds<\/p>

        Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong – Bantamweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis – Heavyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas – Women’s Flyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva – Featherweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Prelims (7:00 p.m. ET – Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p>

        Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo – Bantamweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev – Middleweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas – Light Heavyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson – Flyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Early Prelims (5:30 p.m. ET – Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p>

        Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez – Lightweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman – Heavyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Ty Miller vs Austen Fugitt – Welterweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p>

        Odds current as of January 23, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>

        (Image Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck – Imagn Images)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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