Charles Johnson vs. Jake Hadley – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Charles “InnerG” Johnson will take on Jake “White Kong” Taira in the Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Johnson brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. In contrast, Taira, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 55% striking accuracy, Johnson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.45 per minute. On the other hand, Taira boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.42 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Charles Johnson vs. Jake Hadley matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 33-year-old, Charles Johnson is coming in with a 14-6-0 record. Johnson will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Azat Maksum at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov in February.

Taira, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Charles Johnson on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Charles Johnson has a switch fighting stance with an 70″ reach. The 28-year-old Jake Hadley is an southpaw fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Charles Johnson stats

→ Johnson’s striking accuracy is 55%.
→ Johnson lands 4.45 significant strikes per minute.
→ Johnson’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Johnson’s takedown average is 0.48 per 15 minutes.
→ Johnson’s takedown defense is 63%.

Johnson comes in with 55% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.45 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Taira fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 3.42 significant strikes per minute. Charles Johnson also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.48 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Taira’s 0.32 takedowns and 35% takedown accuracy.

Jake Hadley stats

→ Taira’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Taira lands 3.42 significant strikes per minute.
→ Taira’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Taira’s takedown average is 0.32 per 15 minutes.
→ Taira’s takedown defense is 35%.

Jake spent, on average, 9:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Charles has an average fight time of 13:30 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Charles or Jake? Sound off in the comments.

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