Cody Gibson vs Miles Johns — Fight recap

Miles Johns defeated Cody Gibson via unanimous decision over three rounds on March 23, 2024, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Johns controlled the fight through superior cage management and grappling, accumulating 6:29 of control time compared to Gibson's 1:55.

The striking exchanges favored Johns, who landed 25 of 79 significant strikes (31%) to Gibson's 18 of 62 (29%), while Johns also secured two takedowns on eight attempts (25%) versus Gibson's one successful takedown on seven attempts (14%). Gibson struggled to find rhythm offensively, managing only nine head strikes on 39 attempts and failing to generate meaningful pressure throughout.

Johns' wrestling base and control time proved the decisive factor across all three rounds, establishing a clear technical advantage that the judges rewarded unanimously. The victory extends Johns' momentum in the featherweight division and positions him as a rising prospect in a competitive weight class.