Charles Johnson (fighter)

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Charles Johnson
Born Charles Anthony Johnson
(1991-01-10) January 10, 1991 (age 34)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Other names InnerG
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight (2017–present)
Bantamweight (2016, 2018)
Reach 70 in
Fighting out of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Team Murcielago MMA
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2016–present
Professional boxing record
Total 10
Wins 1
By knockout 1
Losses 5
By knockout 1
Draws 4
Mixed martial arts record
Total 23
Wins 17
By knockout 7
By submission 3
By decision 7
Losses 6
By decision 6
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Charles Anthony Johnson[1] (born January 10, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist and former boxer who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of October 22, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[2]

Background

Johnson was born in Topeka, Kansas, and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of four. During high school, he was selected to represent his state in wrestling, cross country, long distance running, and sprinting, and was a star athlete, competing in the state championships in American football.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional career in 2016, Johnson fought under various promotions, most notably Legacy Fighting Alliance.[4]

On July 2, 2021, Johnson faced Yuma Horiuchi in the LFA flyweight interim championship match at LFA 110, winning the title by split decision in 5 rounds.[5]

On August 27, 2021, Johnson faced challenger Juan Camilo in the LFA flyweight title match at LFA 114, winning by TKO in the second round with punches. He successfully defended the interim title for the first time, and after the match, regular champion Victor Altamirano moved to UFC, and Johnson was recognized as the regular champion.[6]

On January 21, 2021, Johnson faced challenger Carlos Mota in the LFA flyweight title match at LFA 122, fighting a fierce battle and winning by TKO with a right straight in the fifth round. He successfully defended the title for the first time.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Johnson made his UFC debut against Muhammad Mokaev on 23 July 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Johnson faced Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC Fight Night 215.[10] He won the fight via split decision.[11] 12 out of 13 media outlets scored the fight in favor of Zhumagulov.[12]

Johnson faced Jimmy Flick on January 14, 2023, UFC Fight Night 217.[13] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[14]

Johnson faced Ode' Osbourne on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.[15] He lost the fight via split decision.[16]

Johnson faced Cody Durden on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Johnson faced Rafael Estevam on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[19] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Johnson faced Azat Maksum on 3 February 2024 at UFC Fight Night 235, replacing Nate Maness on that bout.[21] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[22] This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.[23]

In his next fight, he faced Jake Hadley on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Johnson faced Joshua Van on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.[25] He won the bout by knockout in the first round.[26] This earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[27]

Johnson faced Su Mudaerji on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–6 Su Mudaerji Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira October 19, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–6 Joshua Van KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 2024 3 0:20 Denver, Colorado, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 15–6 Jake Hadley Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento May 11, 2024 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 14–6 Azat Maksum Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov February 3, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 13–6 Rafael Estevam Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 2023 2 4:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (128 lb) bout; Estevam missed weight.
Loss 13–5 Cody Durden Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón April 29, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–4 Ode' Osbourne Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen February 25, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 13–3 Jimmy Flick TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov January 14, 2023 1 4:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Zhalgas Zhumagulov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba November 19, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–3 Muhammad Mokaev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 2022 3 5:00 London, England
Win 11–2 Carlos Mota TKO (punches) LFA 122 January 22, 2022 5 0:45 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Defended the LFA Flyweight Championship.
Win 10–2 João Camilo TKO (punches) LFA 114 August 27, 2021 2 4:07 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Defended the interim LFA Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Yuma Horiuchi Decision (split) LFA 110 July 1, 2021 5 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Won the interim LFA Flyweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Karlee Pangilinan Submission (anaconda choke) LFA 100 February 19, 2021 2 1:41 Park City, Kansas, United States
Loss 7–2 Brandon Royval Decision (unanimous) LFA 48 September 7, 2018 3 5:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 7–1 Andrew Kimzey TKO (punches) LFA 42 June 8, 2018 1 1:41 Branson, Missouri, United States
Loss 6–1 Sean Santella Decision (unanimous) PA Cage Fight 31 March 31, 2018 3 5:00 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States For the PACF Flyweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Marc Tong Van Submission (brabo choke) Elite Fight League 1 January 20, 2018 1 3:20 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 5–0 Jeremiah Cullum Decision (split) LFA 21 September 1, 2017 3 5:00 Branson, Missouri, United States
Win 4–0 Michael Graves Decision (unanimous) Gateway Fighting Series 9 June 23, 2017 3 5:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 3–0 Ray Allard Submission (Kimura) Fight Hard MMA 10 January 7, 2017 2 2:20 St. Charles, Missouri, United States Flyweight debut.
Win 2–0 Alex Stephens TKO (submission to punches) True Revelation MMA 31 October 15, 2016 1 N/A Burlington, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Austin Reed TKO (punches) Ultimate Blue Corner Battles 22 June 3, 2016 2 2:30 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Bantamweight debut.

See also

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