Charles Johnson, UFC flyweight fighter
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CHARLES
JOHNSON

USA flagFlyweight UFC Murcielago MMA
19
Wins
9
Losses
0
Draws
11
Finishes
0
Win Streak
57.06
FS Score
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Overview

Charles Johnson is a UFC Flyweight fighter with a record of 19-8-0. (Data from UFC.com; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
64
Speed
81
Defense
73
Durability
85
Fight IQ
73

Tale of the Tape

Age
35
Height
5'9" · 69 in · 175 cm
Reach
70 in · 178 cm
Stance
Switch
Division
Flyweight · ≤ 125 lb / 56.7 kg
Divisions Fought
Bantamweight → Flyweight
Hometown
Topeka, United States
Country
USA

Recent Form

L W L W L

Fight History

Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Asu Almabayev via Submission (Suloev stretch) in round 3 (3:33) at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres on June 27, 2026, taking his record to 19–9.

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (Suloev stretch) Round3 · 3:33 EventUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres DateJun 27, 2026 Record after19–9
Watch on YouTube Asu Almabayev vs Charles Johnson | UFC 5 Full Fight — Virtual Combat Sports
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Bruno Gustavo da Silva via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos on March 14, 2026, taking his record to 19–8.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos DateMar 14, 2026 Record after19–8
Watch on YouTube CHARLES JOHNSON vs BRUNO SILVA FULL FIGHT — amazing goose
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Alex Perez via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:16) at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, taking his record to 18–8.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:16 EventUFC 324 DateJan 24, 2026 Record after18–8
Watch on YouTube ALEX PEREZ vs CHARLES JOHNSON FULL FIGHT — amazing goose
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Lone'er Kavanagh via KO (punch) in round 2 (4:35) at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang on August 23, 2025, taking his record to 18–7.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round2 · 4:35 EventUFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang DateAug 23, 2025 Record after18–7
Watch on YouTube Charles Johnson vs Loneer Kavanagh FULL FIGHT RECAP — NEXT2FIGHT
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Ramazan Temirov via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev on March 1, 2025, taking his record to 17–7.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev DateMar 1, 2025 Record after17–7
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT UFC! RAMAZON TEMIROV VS CHARLES JOHNSON 2025 😱 #UFC — MEYLN PUBG
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Su Mudaerji via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira on October 19, 2024, taking his record to 17–6.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira DateOct 19, 2024 Record after17–6
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Joshua Van via KO (punches) in round 3 (0:20) at UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez on July 13, 2024, taking his record to 16–6.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round3 · 0:20 EventUFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez DateJul 13, 2024 Record after16–6
Watch on YouTube Joshua Van vs Charles Johnson Full Fight — SPORT UZ
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Jake Hadley via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento on May 11, 2024, taking his record to 15–6.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento DateMay 11, 2024 Record after15–6
Watch on YouTube THE MMA GURU RESPONDS TO CHARLES JOHNSON & JAKE HADLEY POSTING ABOUT HIM ON TWITTER? — grayshirt108
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Azat Maksum via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov on February 3, 2024, taking his record to 14–6.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov DateFeb 3, 2024 Record after14–6
Watch on YouTube Azat MAKSUM vs Charles JOHNSON Full FIGHT — amazing goose
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Rafael Estevam via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig on November 18, 2023, taking his record to 13–6.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig DateNov 18, 2023 Record after13–6
Watch on YouTube Charles JOHNSON vs Rafael ESTEVAM Full FIGHT UFC — amazing goose
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Cody Durden via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón on April 29, 2023, taking his record to 13–5.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón DateApr 29, 2023 Record after13–5
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Ode' Osbourne via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen on February 25, 2023, taking his record to 13–4.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen DateFeb 25, 2023 Record after13–4
Watch on YouTube Ode Osbourne: 'I Was Trying To Break His Legs' With Kicks On Charles Johnson | UFC Fight Night 220 — MMA Junkie
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Jimmy Flick via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 1 (4:33) at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov on January 14, 2023, taking his record to 13–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round1 · 4:33 EventUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov DateJan 14, 2023 Record after13–3
Watch on YouTube Charles Johnson vs Jimmy Flick — tsuntolgov
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Zhalgas Zhumagulov via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba on November 19, 2022, taking his record to 12–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba DateNov 19, 2022 Record after12–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Muhammad Mokaev via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall on July 23, 2022, taking his record to 11–3.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall DateJul 23, 2022 Record after11–3
Watch on YouTube UFC London: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Charles Johnson Weigh in face off — MMA Crazy
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Carlos Mota via TKO (punches) in round 5 (0:45) at LFA 122 on January 22, 2022, taking his record to 11–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round5 · 0:45 EventLFA 122 DateJan 22, 2022 Record after11–2
Watch on YouTube LFA Flyweight Title Fight: Charles Johnson vs Carlos Mota | FREE FIGHT — UFC
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated João Camilo via TKO (punches) in round 2 (4:07) at LFA 114 on August 27, 2021, taking his record to 10–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 4:07 EventLFA 114 DateAug 27, 2021 Record after10–2
Watch on YouTube LFA 114: Charles Johnson vs Joao Camilo | August 27, 2021 — UFC FIGHT PASS
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Yuma Horiuchi via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at LFA 110 on July 1, 2021, taking his record to 9–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventLFA 110 DateJul 1, 2021 Record after9–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Karlee Pangilinan via Submission (anaconda choke) in round 2 (1:41) at LFA 100 on February 19, 2021, taking his record to 8–2.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (anaconda choke) Round2 · 1:41 EventLFA 100 DateFeb 19, 2021 Record after8–2
Watch on YouTube Charles Johnson vs Karlee Pangilinan - LFA 100 — Charles Johnson
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Brandon Royval via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at LFA 48 on September 7, 2018, taking his record to 7–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventLFA 48 DateSep 7, 2018 Record after7–2
Watch on YouTube Charles Johnson vs Brandon Royval #BrandonRoyval #CharlesJohnson #mma — Fight Club
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Andrew Kimzey via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:41) at LFA 42 on June 8, 2018, taking his record to 7–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:41 EventLFA 42 DateJun 8, 2018 Record after7–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson lost to Sean Santella via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at PA Cage Fight 31 on March 31, 2018, taking his record to 6–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventPA Cage Fight 31 DateMar 31, 2018 Record after6–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Marc Tong Van via Submission (brabo choke) in round 1 (3:20) at Elite Fight League 1 on January 20, 2018, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (brabo choke) Round1 · 3:20 EventElite Fight League 1 DateJan 20, 2018 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Jeremiah Cullum via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at LFA 21 on September 1, 2017, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventLFA 21 DateSep 1, 2017 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Michael Graves via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Gateway Fighting Series 9 on June 23, 2017, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventGateway Fighting Series 9 DateJun 23, 2017 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Ray Allard via Submission (kimura) in round 2 (2:20) at Fight Hard MMA 19 on January 7, 2017, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (kimura) Round2 · 2:20 EventFight Hard MMA 19 DateJan 7, 2017 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Alex Stephens via TKO (submission to punches) in round 1 (N/A) at True Revelation MMA 31 on October 15, 2016, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (submission to punches) Round1 · N/A EventTrue Revelation MMA 31 DateOct 15, 2016 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Johnson defeated Austin Reed via TKO (punches) in round 2 (2:30) at Ultimate Blue Corner FC 1 on June 3, 2016, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 2:30 EventUltimate Blue Corner FC 1 DateJun 3, 2016 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
19 WINS
  • KO/TKO7 · 37%
  • Submission4 · 21%
  • Decision8 · 42%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
58%
KO rate
37%
Submission rate
21%
Recent Form
L W L W L
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
57.06

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.51Takedown avg
0.34Knockdown Avg
0.34Submission avg
4.77Sig. Str. Landed
69 %Takedown Defense
56 %Sig. Str. Defense
12:42Average fight time
4.02Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
8 (42%)
SUB
3 (16%)
KO/TKO
8 (42%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
120 (14%)
Ground
39 (5%)
Standing
688 (81%)
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