UFC Vegas 99: Charles Johnson to Face Su Mudaerji

Charles Johnson is set to face Su Mudaerji in the upcoming UFC Vegas 99 event, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. As the fight approaches, Johnson stands as the favorite, with betting odds of -230 compared to Mudaerji’s +190.

Charles “InnerG” Johnson, a 33-year-old switch fighter, enters the Octagon with an impressive record of 16 wins, 6 losses, and no draws. He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds, and has a 70-inch reach. In contrast, Su “The Tibetan Eagle” Mudaerji, aged 28, shares the same fight record as Johnson and comes in at 5 feet 8 inches with a 72-inch reach. Mudaerji is known for his southpaw stance.

Analyzing their striking capabilities, Johnson lands an average of 4.83 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy rate of 51%. Meanwhile, Mudaerji lands 4.64 significant strikes per minute, boasting a slightly higher accuracy at 54%. On defense, Johnson absorbs 3.45 significant strikes per minute with a 58% defense rate, whereas Mudaerji takes 2.73 strikes per minute and defends 61% of all incoming strikes.

In terms of grappling, Johnson achieves 0.38 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 20% accuracy, thwarting 66% of takedown attempts against him. Mudaerji, on the other hand, successfully completes 85% of his takedown attempts and defends against 66% of takedowns aimed at him. While Johnson attempts 0.5 submissions per 15 minutes, Mudaerji goes for 0.6 submissions in three rounds.

Previously, Johnson faced Joshua Van, securing a win in the third round with a punch to the head. During that bout, Johnson landed 90 of 195 total strikes, displaying a strategic use of significant strikes. In contrast, Mudaerji’s last outing against Tim Elliott ended in defeat via an arm triangle submission in the first round. Mudaerji managed a 100% landing rate for his significant strikes at a distance during that fight.

Apart from the main event, the card features other intriguing match-ups, including a bout between Brady Hiestand and Jake Hadley. Hiestand, with a record of 9-2-0, will face Hadley, who holds an 11-3-0 record, in a contest that could determine future contenders in their weight division. Additionally, Daniel Pineda will challenge Darren Elkins in a fight highlighting veterans of the sport, both eager to add to their impressive win columns.

According to Josh Schonwald, a sport analyst, Charles Johnson is the expected winner of the night with odds favoring him at -230.