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Charles Anthony Johnson (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 October 22, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC flyweight rankings.




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.




Mixed martial arts career






= Early career

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Starting his professional career in 2016, Johnson fought under various promotions, most notably Legacy Fighting Alliance.
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.
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.
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.




= Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Johnson made his UFC debut against Muhammad Mokaev on 23 July 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Johnson faced Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC Fight Night 215. He won the fight via split decision. 12 out of 13 media outlets scored the fight in favor of Zhumagulov.
Johnson faced Jimmy Flick on January 14, 2023, UFC Fight Night 217. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.
Johnson faced Ode' Osbourne on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220. He lost the fight via split decision.
Johnson faced Cody Durden on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Johnson faced Rafael Estevam on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Johnson faced Azat Maksum on 3 February 2024 at UFC Fight Night 235, replacing Nate Maness on that bout. He won the fight by unanimous decision. This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.
In his next fight, he faced Jake Hadley on May 11, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 56. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Johnson faced Joshua Van on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. He won the bout by knockout in the first round. This earned him his first Performance of the Night award.
Johnson faced Su Mudaerji on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245. He won the fight by unanimous decision.




Championships and accomplishments






= Mixed martial arts

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Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One Time) vs. Azat Maksum
Performance of the Night (One Time) vs. Joshua Van
Legacy Fighting Alliance
Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Champion (One time)




Mixed martial arts record






See also


List of current UFC fighters
List of male mixed martial artists




References






External links


Professional MMA record for Charles Johnson from Sherdog
Charles Johnson at UFC

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