MMA Preview – Muhammad Mokaev vs Charles Johnson at UFC Fight Night 208
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MUHAMMAD MOKAEV VS CHARLES JOHNSON FACTS
When is UFC London? Sunday 23rd July, 2022 - 18:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC London? The O2 Arena, London (UK)
Where can I get tickets for UFC London? Click here to buy tickets for UFC London
What channel is UFC London on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC London? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MUHAMMAD MOKAEV VS CHARLES JOHNSON LOWDOWN
One of the brightest prospects coming out of the UK right now is Muhammad Mokaev (7-0(1)). He built his reputation at Brave CF and earnt the call-up to the big time after wrapping Blaine O’Driscoll (2021) up in a rear naked choke. Cody Durden welcomed him to the octagon back in March only to get submitted in the first round – a dream start for Mokaev who heads back to the O2 Arena to repeat that performance.
Now, it is his turn to welcome a newcomer to the UFC. Charles Johnson (11-2) is also coming in hot on a four-fight win streak that includes three finishes. After losing a decision to Brandon Royval (2018), he submitted Karlee Pangilinan (2021), earnt a split decision over Yuma Horiuchi (2021) and then went on to knock out Joao Antonio Camilo Neto (2021) and Carlos Mota (2022) all under the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) banner.
MUHAMMAD MOKAEV VS CHARLES JOHNSON PREDICTION
The Mokaev hype is building fast especially after his UFC debut. However, this is a tough fight early in his career. Johnson in the former LFA champion with clear knockout power to match his technique on the feet.
For those reasons and the fact that Johnson is a huge underdog, he is worth a small punt. However, the hype on Mokaev is real.
He has a wealth of amateur experience and he only needs to take Johnson down once. He is a supreme wrestler and has the explosiveness to sweep Johnson off his feet early and may just inflict Johnson’s first submission loss.
Prediction: Mokaev via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Johnson to win
