Charles Johnson vs Jimmy Flick — Fight recap

Charles Johnson defeated Jimmy Flick via KO/TKO in the first round at 4:33 on January 14, 2023, with referee Kerry Hatley officiating. Johnson dominated the brief encounter with 34 significant strikes landed at 59% accuracy, including 20 head strikes from 39 attempts, while Flick managed only 7 significant strikes at 53% accuracy.

Johnson controlled the action with 1:39 of cage time compared to Flick's 0:24, establishing a striking-heavy approach that prevented Flick from implementing any effective grappling despite one successful takedown attempt. The decisive finish marked a statement performance for Johnson in a matchup that saw him land strikes with precision across multiple levels—20 to the head, 10 to the body, and 4 to the legs—while Flick struggled to find rhythm or establish offense.

The win positions Johnson as a rising prospect in the lightweight division.