Charles Johnson vs Muhammad Mokaev — Fight recap

Muhammad Mokaev defeated Charles Johnson by unanimous decision over three rounds on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night, with referee Marc Goddard overseeing the bout. Mokaev's wrestling prowess proved decisive as he landed 12 takedowns on 26 attempts (46% accuracy) while controlling 11:44 of total fight time, dictating the pace throughout.

Johnson remained competitive on the feet, connecting on 12 of 22 significant strikes (54%), but his inability to defend the takedown threat left him fighting from his back for extended stretches. Mokaev landed 12 significant strikes of his own at 41% accuracy while accumulating nearly 12 minutes of control time, showcasing a ground-and-pound strategy that overwhelmed Johnson's striking defense.

All three judges favored Mokaev's grapple-heavy approach. The victory solidified Mokaev's emergence as a dangerous flyweight prospect with elite wrestling credentials in the division.