Charles Johnson became the LFA interim flyweight champion Friday when he edged Yuma Horiuchi in a highly competitive fight. Johnson (9-2) slightly outworked and outpaced Yamauchi (8-4) over the course of five rounds in the LFA 110 main event at Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Okla., winning a split decision by scores of 49-45, 46-48, 48-46 to pick up the gold. The fight streamed on UFC Fight Pass. The war is over! a split decision decides the new LFA Flyweight Champion! pic.twitter.com/b7TN5xRzMU — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 3, 2021 Whether Johnson remains the interim champion or is promoted to undisputed titleholder, remains to be seen. Reigning champ Victor Altamirano is booked to compete on Dana White’s Contender series this fall, and if he wins a UFC contract, he will vacate. If not, he will return to LFA for a unification clash with Johnson.
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LFA 110 results: Charles Johnson edges Yuma Horiuchi for interim flyweight belt – MMA Junkie