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 October 22, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[2]
| Charles Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charles Anthony Johnson January 10, 1991 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. |
| Other names | InnerG |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight (2017–present) Bantamweight (2016, 2018) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Fighting out of | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Team | Murcielago MMA |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editJohnson 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
editEarly career
editStarting 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
editJohnson 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 first 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]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One Time) vs. Azat Maksum[23]
- Performance of the Night (One Time) vs. Joshua Van[27]
- Legacy Fighting Alliance
- Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 23 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 6 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–6 | Su Mudaerji | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira | October 19, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–6 | Joshua Van | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez | July 13, 2024 | 3 | 0:20 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 15–6 | Jake Hadley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento | May 11, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 14–6 | Azat Maksum | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov | February 3, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–6 | Rafael Estevam | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig | November 18, 2023 | 2 | 4:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (128 lb) bout; Estevam missed weight. |
| Loss | 13–5 | Cody Durden | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón | April 29, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–4 | Ode' Osbourne | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen | February 25, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 13–3 | Jimmy Flick | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov | January 14, 2023 | 1 | 4:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Zhalgas Zhumagulov | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba | November 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Muhammad Mokaev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | July 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 11–2 | Carlos Mota | TKO (punches) | LFA 122 | January 22, 2022 | 5 | 0:45 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Defended the LFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–2 | João Camilo | TKO (punches) | LFA 114 | August 27, 2021 | 2 | 4:07 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Defended the interim LFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Yuma Horiuchi | Decision (split) | LFA 110 | July 1, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | Won the interim LFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Karlee Pangilinan | Submission (anaconda choke) | LFA 100 | February 19, 2021 | 2 | 1:41 | Park City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Brandon Royval | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 48 | September 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Andrew Kimzey | TKO (punches) | LFA 42 | June 8, 2018 | 1 | 1:41 | Branson, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Sean Santella | Decision (unanimous) | PA Cage Fight 31 | March 31, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States | For the PACF Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Marc Tong Van | Submission (brabo choke) | Elite Fight League 1 | January 20, 2018 | 1 | 3:20 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jeremiah Cullum | Decision (split) | LFA 21 | September 1, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Branson, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Michael Graves | Decision (unanimous) | Gateway Fighting Series 9 | June 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Ray Allard | Submission (Kimura) | Fight Hard MMA 10 | January 7, 2017 | 2 | 2:20 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Alex Stephens | TKO (submission to punches) | True Revelation MMA 31 | October 15, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Burlington, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Austin Reed | TKO (punches) | Ultimate Blue Corner Battles 22 | June 3, 2016 | 2 | 2:30 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Charles Johnson ("InnerG") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". UFC.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Haz East CC/WR/TF Alum Charles Johnson Fights UFC FN Sat-STL". MileSplit. May 11, 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Elisandra Ferreira de Oliveira". Sherdog. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "LFA 110 results: Charles Johnson edges Yuma Horiuchi for interim flyweight belt". MMA Junkie. July 2, 2021.
- ^ "LFA 114 Highlight Video: Charles Johnson Overwhelms Joao Antonio Camilo Neto". Sherdog. August 28, 2021.
- ^ "LFA 122 results: Charles Johnson retains title in all-time, all-action classic against Carlos Mota". MMA Junkie. January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Muhammad Mokaev set for second UFC fight, takes on LFA champion Charles Johnson". MMA Junkie. April 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (July 23, 2022). "UFC London: Muhammad Mokaev Secures Dominant Win Over Newcomer Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Jay Anderson (August 25, 2022). "Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs. Charles Johnson Booked for November 19 UFC Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Dewar, Val (November 19, 2022). "UFC Vegas 65: Charles Johnson Wins Decision Over Zhalgas Zhumagulov Bizarre Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
- ^ "Charles Johnson def. Zhalgas Zhumagulov :: UFC on ESPN+ 73 :: MMA Decisions". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jay Anderson (January 14, 2023). "UFC Vegas 67: Charles Johnson Spoils Return of Jimmy Flick". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ ATSteveDuncan (February 14, 2023). "Bondar fuera, Charles Johnson enfrenta a Ode Osbourne en UFC Vegas 70". MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Rush, Dylan (February 25, 2023). "UFC Vegas 70: Ode Osbourne Takes Close Split Decision Over Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Alex Behunin (March 1, 2023). "Charles Johnson vs. Cody Durden booked for UFC Fight Night on April 29". MMAmania.com. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Dewar, Val (April 29, 2023). "UFC Vegas 72: Cody Durden's Wrestling Key In Decision Win Over Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ King, Nolan (September 18, 2023). "Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Sept. 11-17)". MMA Junkie. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (November 18, 2023). "UFC Vegas 82: Rafael Estevam Overweight, but Out-Wrestles Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (December 6, 2023). "Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita 2 announced for Feb. 3 UFC event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Charles Johnson got past dark moments that came with skid, now wants Joshua Van in an arena". MMA Junkie. February 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (February 3, 2024). "UFC Vegas 85 Bonus Report: Randy Brown one of four fighters to take home $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (May 11, 2024). "UFC St. Louis: Charles Johnson Victorious At Home, Beats Jake Hadley". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (May 15, 2024). "Rose Namajunas vs Maycee Barber to headline UFC Denver card in July". FIGHTMAG. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 59 video: Charles Johnson scores stunning upset KO of Joshua Van". MMA Junkie. July 13, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (July 13, 2024). "UFC Denver Bonus Report: Jean Silva and Drew Dober take home 'FOTN' honors". bjpenn.com. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Drake Riggs (July 26, 2024). "Morning Report: Mike Perry not taking Conor McGregor BKFC comments seriously: 'Everybody wants to see me fight again' - Fight Announcements". mmafighting.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Brett Cagle (October 19, 2024). "UFC Vegas 99: Charles Johnson Claims Fourth Straight Victory, Decisions Su Mudaerji". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.