LONDON – Charles Johnson thinks Muhammad Mokaev will be shooting for takedowns early in their fight.
Johnson (11-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) faces Mokaev (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 208 event, which takes place at The O2 in London. The card streams on ESPN+.
Mokaev is known for his elite grappling, but Johnson sees an overzealous approach from him and plans on making him pay on the feet.