CHARLES JOHNSON

Representing the United States, Charles Johnson competes within the flyweight ranks of the UFC. Before his 2022 move to this promotion, he held the flyweight title for the Legacy Fighting Alliance. His athletic background features previous experience in both wrestling and boxing. Operating out of the Murcielago MMA gym, the fighter maintains a reputation for high activity and a readiness to accept short-notice challenges, which has resulted in several performance bonuses during his tenure.

Johnson enters this event holding a professional record of twenty wins and nine losses. His most recent appearance occurred on August 15, 2026, where he defeated Eduardo Henrique via a twister submission. Prior to that, he experienced a submission setback against Asu Almabayev in June 2026. His earlier 2026 bouts include a split decision victory over Bruno Gustavo da Silva and a technical knockout loss to Alex Perez. Additionally, he secured a knockout win against Lone'er Kavanagh in August 2025.