Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 245 | Preview & Prediction
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We have another flyweight clash up next and this one has Fight of the Night potential as Charles Johnson faces off against Su Mudaerji
CHARLES JOHNSON VS SU MUDAERJI FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 245? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday October 19th, 2024, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 245? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 245? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 245
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 245 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 245? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 245 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Charles Johnson and Su Mudaerji expected to walk out? 1:15am UK / 8:15pm US ET / 5:15pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 245 Main Card
Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira (Middleweight)
Rob Font vs Kyler Phillips (Bantamweight)
Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji (Flyweight)
Cameron Smotherman vs Jake Hadley (Bantamweight)
Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda (Featherweight)
Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabayev (Flyweight)
UFC Fight Night 245 Prelims
Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto (Bantamweight)
Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal (Women’s Bantamweight)
Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed (Women’s Strawweight)
Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean (Women’s Strawweight)
Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne (Heavyweight)
CHARLES JOHNSON: THREE-FIGHT WIN STREAK FOR SURGING JOHNSON
Charles Johnson (16-6) is riding an impressive three-fight winning streak that has seen him beat Azat Maksum, Jake Hadley and Joshua Van. That came off a three-fight skid where he lost a trio of decisions so he is clearly trending in a good direction right now. His win over Van where he knocked him out was quite a statement and his confidence is high coming into this one.
SU MUDAERJI: CHINESE STAR LOOKING TO REBOUND FROM CONSECUTIVE SUBMISSION LOSSES
Knockout specialist Su Mudaerji (16-6) is coming off consecutive losses where was submitted by a triangle choke on both occasions. He will be desperate to get back to his old ways of knocking opponents out. 13 of his 16 wins have come by KO but his latest losses have only emphasised his vulnerability on the ground. All six of his losses have come by submission and that has to be a concern for him and coaching team.
CHARLES JOHNSON VS SU MUDAERJI PREDICTION
This has all the hallmarks of a classic and it will surely be a candidate for Fight of the Night. Johnson is the one with momentum behind him and he is certainly the more well-rounded fighter of the two.
He has knockout power as he showed last time out and Mudaerji certainly does, but Johnson is the one capable of taking this to the ground. It will be interesting to see how he approaches this fight and it would be no surprise if he uses his wrestling more than usual.
We favour him to have enough quality in the stand-up to avoid Mudaerji’s power but if he fights clever, he can win this one the ground.
PREDICTION: CHARLES JOHNSON TO WIN BY SUBMISSION OR DECISION
