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Charles Johnson
Career overview
Charles Johnson, fighting out of a switch stance at 5'9" and 125 pounds, holds a professional record of 19-8-0 with recent form showing five wins against three losses over his last eight outings. Johnson operates as a volume striker with modest output, landing 4.77 strikes per minute at 49% accuracy while absorbing 4.02 per minute and maintaining a solid 55% striking defense.
His grappling remains a secondary tool, averaging just 0.51 takedowns per 15 minutes at 16% accuracy, though he defends takedowns effectively at 69%, and poses a minor submission threat at 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes. Recent victories include a unanimous decision over Sumudaerji in October 2024, a split-decision win against Zhalgas Zhumagulov in November 2022, and a knockout of Joshua Van in July 2024 that showcased rare finishing ability.
Conversely, losses to Rafael Estevam and Ramazan Temirov via unanimous decisions indicate struggles against higher-level competition. Johnson's fight outcomes have heavily favored decision victories, reflecting his grinding, point-oriented approach rather than dominant performances.
As an unranked flyweight, Johnson remains on the periphery of title contention and will need consecutive wins against ranked opposition to establish genuine divisional relevance.