Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Division: Flyweight (125 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Preliminary Card
Match Overview
In a compelling flyweight showdown, American veteran Charles “InnerG” Johnson faces undefeated British prospect Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang. With Johnson’s experience and Kavanagh’s momentum, this bout promises a fast-paced chess match between volume and precision.
Fighter Profiles & Stats
Charles Johnson (Record: 17-7-0 MMA)
Age: 34
Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 70″
Team: Murcielago MMA / St. Charles MMA
Recent Form: L-W-L-W-W
Strengths: High-volume striking, cardio, submission setups
Weaknesses: Takedown defense, early-round pressure
Johnson has faced elite competition and often goes the distance. He’ll look to use his reach and movement to frustrate Kavanagh and push the pace over three rounds.
Lone’er Kavanagh (Record: 8-0-0 MMA)
Age: 26
Height/Reach: 5’4″ / 67″
Team: Great Britain Top Team
Recent Form: W-W-W-W-W
Strengths: Compact striking, strong clinch game, undefeated confidence
Weaknesses: Reach disadvantage, limited UFC experience
Kavanagh enters with an unblemished record and a reputation for clean technique and composure. He’ll need to close distance and land with precision to neutralize Johnson’s volume.
Tale of the Tape
| Stat | Charles Johnson | Lone’er Kavanagh |
| Height | 5’9″ | 5’4″ |
| Reach | 70″ | 67″ |
| Knockouts | 7 | 4 |
| Submissions | 3 | 1 |
| UFC Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 21% | 50% |
| Control Time | 11:08 | 6:33 |
Tactical Breakdown
Keys for Johnson:
Use reach and footwork to control range
Push pace and volume over three rounds
Avoid clinch exchanges and takedown attempts
Keys for Kavanagh:
Pressure early and cut off angles
Mix in takedowns and clinch control
Target the body to slow Johnson’s movement
FIGHT ODDS
Charles Johson + 170
Loneer Kavanagh – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
