LAS VEGAS – Charles Johnson is looking for a step up in competitors.
Now on a four-fight successful streak, Johnson (17-6 MMA, 6-4 UFC) is hoping to get one of many larger names within the flyweight division – Kai Kara-France or Manel Kape. This request comes after Johnson defeated Su Mudaerji (16-7 MMA, 3-4 UFC) in a unanimous choice on the primary card of Saturday’s UFC Struggle Evening 245.
“I’d like to combat a Kai – not Asakura, however the different one: Kara-France,” Johnson mentioned on the UFC Struggle Evening 245 post-fight press convention. “I’d like to combat a Manel Kape. I’d like to combat these guys within the high eight. I believe I’ve finished sufficient to point out I’m prepared for that.”
Johnson is hoping the UFC pushes him extra in alternative and promotion. He believes he might make massive noise at 125 kilos, a division wanted of massive names.
“It appears like I’m getting each undefeated man, each powerful problem earlier than I get that chance and I simply wish to present them I’m an American, I can speak, I’ve obtained the swag,” Johnson mentioned. “I’ve obtained every part this weight class wants. Y’all want someone to market? These guys can’t converse English. Simply because they’re overseas, I’ve obtained nothing in opposition to them. However they don’t know the best way to market themselves. No person is speaking. … I simply assume I’m in a first-rate place to take over and do what must be finished to make this a weight class persons are enthusiastic about.”
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