Ranked flyweight contenders Asu Almabayev and Charles Johnson are set to face off on the main card of UFC Fight Night 280.
The event takes place on Saturday, June 27, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Fighters' Profiles
Almabayev, 32, holds a 23-3 professional record. He averages 4.46 takedowns per 15 minutes with 42% accuracy.
The Kazakh fighter has a 65-inch reach and recently beat former title challenger Alex Perez, though a hand injury forced him to withdraw from an earlier scheduled bout.
Johnson, 35, brings a 19-8 record and a five-inch reach advantage at 70 inches. He lands 4.77 significant strikes per minute.
The American veteran won a split decision over Bruno Silva earlier this year and boasts a 69% takedown defense.
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Stylistic Matchup
An analyst from Action Network described Johnson as "the most inconsistent fighter to bet on in MMA" due to his career trajectory and split decisions.
The same analyst noted Almabayev has shown vulnerabilities in his striking setups recently.
The victor could position themselves for a future bout against a top-five division contender later this year.
UFC Fight Night 280 broadcasts live on Paramount+ starting at 1:15 p. m.
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