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Azat Maksum vs. Charles Johnson: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Nnaemeka Ijioma
31 Jan 2024
13:08

Unbeaten Kazakh Azat Maksum faces American Charles Johnson in the prelims of UFC Fight Night 235. The young Kazakh, who has not tasted defeat in seventeen professional fights, made a winning debut in the UFC last July and will be up against Charles Johnson, fighting for his UFC contract. Johnson replaced Nate Maness on the card and will be keen to end a losing streak. As expected, Azat Maksum is the heavy favorite of the oddsmakers in this flyweight bout.

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Azat Maksum vs. Charles Johnson

MMA: UFC Flyweight

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 04.02.2024. 04.00

The 28-year-old former Brave CF fighter made his UFC debut last year with a split decision over Tyson Nam. A freestyle wrestler like most from his background, Azat Maksum is a former flyweight champion at Octagon. “Qazaq,” who started his MMA career in the Kazakh regional scene, is riding a 17-fight streak.

Tale of the Tape

  • Age: 28
  • Height: 5’ 7”
  • Reach: 76”
  • Weight: 126 lbs
  • Record: 17-0
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Charles Johnson, a highly active fighter, competed four times last year, winning once and losing three consecutively. Johnson was a former LFA flyweight champion, defeating Carlos Mota to win the title in 2022. Life in the UFC has been tough for the American, with a loss to Muhammad Mokaev on his debut in July 2022 signposting the difficult times ahead. The 33-year-old has gone the distance in all of his six fights in the promotion.

Tale of the Tape

  • Age: 33
  • Height: 5’ 9”
  • Reach: 70”
  • Weight: 123 lbs
  • Record: 17-6-0

Charles Johnson is a 2.70 odds underdog on Bet365. Total under 2.5 is priced at 2.55 on 1XBET with No of the start of round three listed for 3.5 on Betwinner.

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