How did this even happen

He was 22. Still a kid and new to MMA. Hes 24 now. Undisputed world champion...and still new to MMA. What world are we living in??

Don’t disrespect Charles like that. He’s a legit martial artist

How? Because Johnson is a tough bastard that hits like a truck Surprised he never became champ. Tough fight for anyone

That uppercut was gonna flatline anyone. Great shot

That fight made him who he is now. Charles Johnson is legit. He caught Van, Johnson was the better fighter that night.

Ajyone can get knocket out. Combat sport literally isn't always about the better fighter but also about the fighter who fought better on the night, who had a perfect night. Stevenson beats Sharaf 9 outta 10 times Umar beats Yadong 9 outta 10 times.

Early stoppage

That happened forcing him to learn from his mistakes, work harder, and get better which ultimately led to this happening

Early stoppage tbh

It’s the fight game…

Kape will do him so bad bro

Inexperience and in a split second you switch off and it can be over sometimes a knockout is all you need to lock in for your career look at Van, Islam and Ulberg got knocked out early in the UFC and now are champions on crazy win streaks

Vans still very early in his career, Vans striking here at 22 looks leagues different than the striking he has at 24

And an interview with Nina drama he was winning the fight but right before the round he told God I “don’t need you anymore” and literally a few seconds later he said that’s when he got knocked out and it made him believe in God.

Not sure but Johnson looks like a monster for the division, could have been a bad night for Van, you never know what personal stuff they have going on while prepping for fights.

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Because despite his upside Van takes way too many shots and Charles Johnson is criminally underrated.

he was only 2022 lmao. johnson is was already in his prime and top 15 level van does him dirty in a rematch

He wouldn’t do that again

Fighting ain’t like any other sport when it’s a 50/50 it’s really 50/50 this wasn’t but the guy with less of a chance won. Crazy shit happens in a fist fight

Styles make fights

Little early stoppage

He was also still alright to continue. That was a quick stoppage.

Because @INNERG_UFC is a savage and a prospect killer

Keep my belt clean boy

This is exactly why Kape is stylistically a nightmare match up for Van

Early stoppage.

@INNERG_UFC is the true champion!

Early stoppage first off and Van threw a ton of volume first 2 rounds. He has gotten so much better it’s scary

Johnson is a really skilled fighter. That's what happened

Getting beat early by a Johnson is the best base for flyweight and lightweight champions

It was God's will! Van has only grown stronger from it.

Because Josh is willing to stay in the pocket and actually fight instead of shooting when faced with adversity or running away under the guise of setting up counters that will never actually materialize . It’s why he’s the man .

The uppercut is his kryptonite. Its not rocket science. None of his other opponents have thrown solid uppercut centered combos against him