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Asu Almabayev vs Charles Johnson — Flyweight — was scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres in National Gymnastics Arena, Baku. Official result not yet recorded. Picks Terminal covers the matchup with a win-probability estimate, a matchup breakdown and fight intel drawn from public sources.

Main Card · FlyweightID · BC0B9683-60E4-4F17-AED1-9B2302EAEB89

Rank #8 · Flyweight

Asu Almabayev

"Zulfikar"

23-3-0 · Sambo / Grappling

Rank #14 · Flyweight

Charles Johnson

"Inner G"

19-9-0 · Freestyle / Striking

Win Probability Model · v4.2

Almabayev

65%

Edge30%

Johnson

35%

Skill Comparison

Striking

Wrestling

Cardio

Takedown Defense

Chin Durability

Physical Attributes

AlmabayevMetricJohnson

5'4"Height5'9"

65"Reach70"

32Age35

OrthodoxStanceSwitch

57%Finish Rate58%

Career Records

AlmabayevMetricJohnson

—Wins by KO/TKO8

—Wins by Submission3

—First-Round Finishes4

—Sig. Strikes / Min4.54

—Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min3.88

—Striking Accuracy50%

—Striking Defense55%

—Knockdown Avg / 15 min0.31

—Takedowns / 15 min0.47

—Takedown Accuracy16%

—Takedown Defense67%

—Submissions / 15 min0.39

—Avg. Fight Time12:45

Strike Distribution

Johnson

Sig. Strikes by Target

Primary Target Head

Head

50%

Body

29%

Leg

21%

Sig. Strikes by Position

Standing81%

Clinch14%

Ground4%

Primary Position Standing

Fight Intel

Public Consensus

— Consensus data unavailable —

In-Depth Analysis

Model favors Almabayev

Key Advantages

Almabayev's submission threat
Johnson's 5-inch height and reach advantage
Almabayev's dominant top control
Johnson's superior cardiovascular endurance in late rounds

Potential Concerns

Almabayev's struggles with significant size discrepancies
Johnson's historically vulnerable takedown defense against high-level wrestlers
Almabayev being forced into a high-volume kickboxing match

AI Analysis

A classic 'grappler vs. volume striker' clash where Almabayev's elite chain wrestling meets Johnson's relentless pace and physical frame.

Forecast

This AI forecast anticipates a fight defined by contrasting phases of control. In the opening round, Almabayev is expected to close the distance quickly, likely securing a takedown within the first three minutes to establish dominance on the ground. As the fight progresses into the second, Johnson’s cardio will allow him to increase the striking pace, occasionally catching Almabayev in transitions, but the Kazakh's superior wrestling should allow him to reset the fight in the clinch. The majority of the bout will likely occur on the canvas or against the fence where Almabayev excels at draining his opponent's energy. Unless Johnson can find a late-round knockout as Almabayev slows, the most probable outcome is Asu Almabayev securing a unanimous decision victory via control time. Confidence level is moderate at 65% due to Johnson's proven durability and recent momentum.

Skill ratings, win probability, advantages, concerns, and forecast are AI-generated predictions based on scraped fighter profiles — not official UFC stats or guarantees.

Matchup Breakdown

This matchup features two of the most active flyweights on the roster. Almabayev is a suffocating grappler who utilizes Sambo-based entries to neutralize opponents. His recent submission of Alex Perez proves his top-game is lethal. Charles Johnson, conversely, is a tall, switch-hitting striker who thrives on volume and chaotic scrambles. The critical factor will be Johnson's ability to utilize his frame to stuff Almabayev's entries. If Johnson can keep the fight at range, his jab and kick variety could frustrate the Kazakh. However, Almabayev’s technical wrestling transitions often allow him to overcome reach deficits by timing level changes under wide strikes.

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