Azat Maksum vs. Charles Johnson – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Azat “Qazaq” Maksum will take on Charles “InnerG” Johnson in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Maksum brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Johnson, an switch fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 24% striking accuracy, Maksum has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.07 per minute. On the other hand, Johnson boasts a 55% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.34 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Azat Maksum vs. Charles Johnson matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Azat Maksum is coming in with a 17-0-0 record. Maksum will be fighting for the first time since a win via split decision against Tyson Nam at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva in July.

Johnson, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Azat Maksum on July 15, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig and holds a 13-6-0 record.

Azat Maksum has a southpaw fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 34-year-old Charles Johnson is an switch fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Azat Maksum stats

→ Maksum’s striking accuracy is 24%.
→ Maksum lands 3.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maksum’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Maksum’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Maksum’s takedown defense is 0%.

Maksum comes in with 24% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.07 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Johnson fires at 55% accuracy, landing about 4.34 significant strikes per minute. Azat Maksum also has a 18% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Johnson’s 0.19 takedowns and 62% takedown accuracy.

Charles Johnson stats

→ Johnson’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Johnson lands 4.34 significant strikes per minute.
→ Johnson’s takedown accuracy is 14%.
→ Johnson’s takedown average is 0.19 per 15 minutes.
→ Johnson’s takedown defense is 62%.

Charles spent, on average, 13:16 minutes in the Octagon, and Azat has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Azat or Charles? Sound off in the comments.

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