Charles Johnson (fighter)

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Charles Johnson
BornCharles Anthony Johnson
(1991-01-10) January 10, 1991 (age 34)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Other namesInnerG
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight (2017–present)
Bantamweight (2016, 2018)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
TeamMurcielago MMA
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2016–present
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses5
By knockout1
Draws4
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins17
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision7
Losses7
By decision7
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 December 17, 2024, he is #12 in the UFC flyweight rankings. [2]

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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 third 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]

Johnson faced Ramazon Temirov on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253. [30] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches17 wins7 losses
By knockout70
By submission30
By decision77
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–7Ramazan TemirovDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev March 1, 202535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–6 Su Mudaerji Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira October 19, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–6 Joshua Van KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 202430:20 Denver, Colorado, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win15–6Jake HadleyDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento May 11, 202435:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win14–6Azat MaksumDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov February 3, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss13–6Rafael EstevamDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (128 lb) bout; Estevam missed weight.
Loss13–5 Cody Durden Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón April 29, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–4 Ode' Osbourne Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen February 25, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win13–3Jimmy FlickTKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov January 14, 202314:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3 Zhalgas Zhumagulov Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba November 19, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–3 Muhammad Mokaev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 202235:00 London, England
Win11–2Carlos MotaTKO (punches) LFA 122 January 22, 202250:45 St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesDefended the LFA Flyweight Championship.
Win10–2João CamiloTKO (punches) LFA 114 August 27, 202124:07 St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesDefended the interim LFA Flyweight Championship. Later promoted to undisputed champion.
Win9–2Yuma HoriuchiDecision (split) LFA 110 July 1, 202155:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United StatesWon the interim LFA Flyweight Championship.
Win8–2Karlee PangilinanSubmission (anaconda choke) LFA 100 February 19, 202121:41 Park City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–2 Brandon Royval Decision (unanimous) LFA 48 September 7, 201835:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win7–1Andrew KimzeyTKO (punches) LFA 42 June 8, 201811:41 Branson, Missouri, United States
Loss6–1Sean SantellaDecision (unanimous)PA Cage Fight 31March 31, 201835:00 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the PACF Flyweight Championship.
Win6–0Marc Tong VanSubmission (brabo choke)Elite Fight League 1January 20, 201813:20 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win5–0Jeremiah CullumDecision (split) LFA 21 September 1, 201735:00 Branson, Missouri, United States
Win4–0Michael GravesDecision (unanimous)Gateway Fighting Series 9June 23, 201735:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Ray AllardSubmission (kimura)Fight Hard MMA 10January 7, 201722:20 St. Charles, Missouri, United StatesFlyweight debut.
Win2–0Alex StephensTKO (submission to punches)True Revelation MMA 31October 15, 20161N/A Burlington, Iowa, United States
Win1–0Austin ReedTKO (punches)Ultimate Blue Corner Battles 22June 3, 201622:30 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBantamweight debut.

Professional boxing record

10 fights1 win5 losses
By knockout11
By decision04
Draws4
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10Win1–5–4Phongsiri TonabutTKO4 (6), 2:56Feb 15, 2020Rawai Boxing Stadium, Phuket, Thailand
9Loss0–5–4Pablo SanchezUD4Aug 10, 2019Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8Loss0–4–4Carltavius Jones JohnsonUD4May 4, 2019Horizons Event Center, Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
7Loss0–3–4Michael ValentinMD4Apr 26, 2019Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
6Draw0–2–4Tyjuan TownsendMD4Apr 6, 2019 Casa Loma Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
5Loss0–2–3Robert O'QuinnTKO3 (4), 3:00Feb 23, 2019Performance Arts Center, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
4Loss0–1–3Jeremy HillUD4Jul 14, 2018 Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
3Draw0–0–3Kaywann SistrunkMD4May 11, 2018Performance Arts Center, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
2Draw0–0–2Joel FloresMD4Feb 2, 2018WinnaVegas Casino & Resort, Sloan, Iowa, U.S.
1Draw0–0–1Tyjuan TownsendUD4May 12, 2017Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Charles Johnson ("InnerG") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". UFC.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Haz East CC/WR/TF Alum Charles Johnson Fights UFC FN Sat-STL". MileSplit. May 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Elisandra Ferreira de Oliveira". Sherdog. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  5. ↑ "LFA 110 results: Charles Johnson edges Yuma Horiuchi for interim flyweight belt". MMA Junkie. July 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "LFA 114 Highlight Video: Charles Johnson Overwhelms Joao Antonio Camilo Neto". Sherdog. August 28, 2021.
  7. ↑ "LFA 122 results: Charles Johnson retains title in all-time, all-action classic against Carlos Mota". MMA Junkie. January 21, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Muhammad Mokaev set for second UFC fight, takes on LFA champion Charles Johnson". MMA Junkie. April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  9. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (July 23, 2022). "UFC London: Muhammad Mokaev Secures Dominant Win Over Newcomer Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  10. ↑ Jay Anderson (August 25, 2022). "Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Charles Johnson Booked for November 19 UFC Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  11. ↑ Dewar, Val (November 19, 2022). "UFC Vegas 65: Charles Johnson Wins Decision Over Zhalgas Zhumagulov Bizarre Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
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  13. ↑ Mike Heck and MMA Fighting Newswire (December 5, 2022). "Charles Johnson in for Jeff Molina at UFC Vegas 67, faces Jimmy Flick". mmafighting.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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  22. ↑ "Charles Johnson got past dark moments that came with skid, now wants Joshua Van in an arena". MMA Junkie. February 5, 2024.
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  24. ↑ Anderson, Jay (May 11, 2024). "UFC St. Louis: Charles Johnson Victorious At Home, Beats Jake Hadley". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
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  30. ↑ Shaxzod Shukurov (October 30, 2024). "Date and opponent for Ramazon Temirov's next fight were announced". qalampir.uz. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  31. ↑ Brett Cagle (March 1, 2025). "UFC Vegas 103: Ramazan Temirov Halts Charles Johnson's Win Streak". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
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