Charles Johnson is prepared for one more go within the UFC.
The UFC flyweight has some momentum after handing the 17-0 Azat Maksum his first loss at UFC Vegas 85 a number of weeks in the past. Johnson isn’t losing any time following the victory, reserving one other combat vs. Jake Hadley on Could 11.
Bored with preventing on the UFC Apex six occasions in a row, ‘InnerG’ says he’ll be seeing higher surroundings in his return.
“Tremendous excited, we get to combat in entrance of the followers,” Johnson advised MMA Sucka. “That’s gonna be nice. It’s gonna be an enviornment, Lastly get to combat in entrance of the followers. In order that’s gonna be thrilling, not solely the competitors so far as Jake being an incredible fighter, however myself with the ability to combat in entrance of my household and pals once more is gonna be nice.”
Johnson didn’t reveal the placement for the upcoming combat, however he did say he inked a brand new contract with the UFC and is greater than excited to indicate his potential within the promotion.
“I had this nice dialogue and sit down with Hunter Campbell, we had an incredible discuss,” Johnson continued. “I manifested a number of issues, and we received all the pieces that we requested for in that dialog. I’m very blessed and grateful proper now for all the pieces that’s occurring in life, and I’m on a mission to get ranked and get an opportunity to get to these 5 rounds once more.
“I do know I’m the perfect 5 spherical fighter on this planet with regards to this sport. I simply gotta get again there after which present everybody what I can do.”
The previous LFA Champion will sq. off with former Cage Warriors and EFC champ Jake Hadley. The 2 flyweights each made their debuts in 2021 and so they’ll lastly cross paths this Could.
Johnson says Hadley wasn’t actually in his crosshairs, however welcomes the problem towards the Brit.
“I’ve at all times seen him over there. I at all times knew he was powerful, uh, however he was by no means like on my radar,” Johnson mentioned of Hadley. “I’m identical to, I’m simply able to go, whoever. I used to be at all times taking a look at who was the champ and who was within the prime 10 and prime 15 and making an attempt to work my method up the ladder, and we’ve had the same opponent in Cody Durden.
“For the combat with me and Jake, it’s simply gonna be a really thrilling one simply because the model of the matchup and what sort of combat that we carry. For those who have a look at the historical past of our fights and our championship pedigree, it’s gonna be an incredible combat for the followers. As soon as once more, might be one other combat of the night time, efficiency of the night time for certain.”
“I’m simply king of the monsters,” Johnson went on. “‘InnerG’ Godzilla, child. Godzilla versus White Kong. Let’s go, child. This gonna be a motherf***ing showdown, and everyone simply be prepared. It’s gonna be an incredible combat.”
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As for the combat itself, Johnson is extra targeted on what he’s going to do somewhat than his opponent.
“I feel his transitional grappling is nice. I feel his catch wrestling and his jiu jitsu is nice. He’s a lifelong martial artist, however I’m on this mindspace, on this time in my life the place I don’t actually give a f*ck what they create into the desk. I put together for all the pieces. Now it’s about what am I gonna do. So, I’m ready for all the pieces, and I do know that. It’s about being offensive.”
Charles Johnson is able to put collectively fairly the run within the UFC, planning on making it two wins in a row towards Jake Hadley. The 33 year-old admits it should in all probability take him a number of extra wins to earn a spot within the prime 10 flyweight rankings. The mission doesn’t change for Johnson, although. He needs to be the perfect on this planet.
“I feel I’ll nonetheless should combat somebody throughout the prime 15, and I’ve my thoughts on Sumudaerji which I’ve for some time. Have my thoughts on David Dvorak, who’s misplaced 3 in a row. I feel these could be nice fights for me, in the event that they’re obtainable. If not, anybody anybody within the prime 15 who I haven’t fought already, I’ll combat.
“I simply I really feel like I match up very well towards anybody on any given day. It’s nearly making this run. It’s nearly placing collectively 4 to five fights, get some finishes, be assured, and be charismatic as I’m as a result of I do know I’ve so much to supply this promotion.”
Watch our full interview with Charles Johnson beneath.
