Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson Pick, 01/24/2026 Predictions UFC 324 Odds

by Tony Sink - 1/22/2026

Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson

UFC 324

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Alex Perez will take on Charles Johnson at UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The opening odds have Perez at +175 while Johnson is at -205.

Alex Perez has a career mark of 25-10-0. The 33-year-old is weighing in at 125 lbs and measures in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 65". Charles "InnerG" Johnson stands in at 5'9" and records a weight of 125 lbs. The switch fighter will be looking to add a victory to his record of 18-7-0. The 35-year-old stretches 70". In terms of significant strikes, Alex Perez is landing 4.16 per minute while Charles Johnson lands 4.73 significant strikes per minute. Perez lands 45% of the significant strikes he throws and Johnson is landing 49%. When it comes to defending themselves, Perez takes 3.22 significant strikes per minute while "InnerG" absorbs 3.78. Perez also stops 58% of the significant strikes his opponents throw his way and Johnson prevents 56% of the shots thrown in his direction.

ufc picks Alex Perez predictions best bet odds

UFC 324	Alex Perez	Charles Johnson
Opening Odds	+175	-205
Record	25-10-0	18-7-0
Average Fight Time	7:03	13:17
Height	5'6"	5'9"
Weight	125 lbs	125 lbs
Reach	65"	70"
Strikes Landed Per Minute	4.16	4.73
Striking Accuracy	45%	49%

Concerning wrestling, Alex Perez is the more efficient wrestler as he is averaging a takedown 2.28 times per 3 rounds. Perez is finishing his takedown attempts on 48% of the times he tries and defending 75% of all takedown tries against him. Johnson is taking his opponents down on 20% of the takedowns he tries and defending 66% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding going for the sub, Perez is the more experienced of the two fighters by going for 0.8 submissions per 3 rounds while Johnson tries 0.4 submissions per 15 min.

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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Alex Perez went up against Asu Almabayev and ended up losing the fight by a guillotine choke in round 3. Almabayev landed 68 of 126 total strikes attempted in that contest. Perez walked away from this fight having landed 84 of 143 total strikes. When it comes to significant strikes, Almabayev landed 36 of 90, giving him a percentage of 40%. He landed 24 of 76 significant strikes aimed at the head. Statistically, Perez ended up landing 40% of his significant strikes by landing 40 of 98. Of all the significant strikes, he was 14 of 57 aimed at the head. 88% of the significant strikes landed by Almabayev and 80% of them landed by Perez were tallied at a distance.

In the last bout for Charles Johnson, he faced off with Lone'er Kavanagh and got a win for the night by a punch to the head in round 2. Kavanagh ended up landing 89% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Johnson landed 84% of his significant strikes at distance. Johnson connected on 54% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 44 of 81. He landed 18 of 49 significant strikes to the head. Kavanagh landed 59 of 120 significant strikes in that contest. Of those significant strikes, he ended up landing 32 of 83 aimed at the head. When discussing total strikes that he let go, Kavanagh connected on 60 of 121 and Johnson ended up landing 52 of 89 of all the strikes he attempted.

Other bouts to watch

Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Michael Johnson enters the Octagon with Alexander Hernandez. Johnson comes into this fight with a mark of 25-19-0. The 39-year-old tips the scales at 155 lbs and measures in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 73". Hernandez stands 5'9" and tips the scales at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the cage holding a record of 18-8-0. The 33-year-old has a wingspan of 72". In the grappling category, Michael Johnson gets his opposition to the mat 0.58 times per 3 rds and Alexander Hernandez takes his opponents down 1.14 times per 3 rounds. In terms of striking, Johnson lands an average of 4.28 strikes/minute and is connecting on 39% out of all the strikes he attempts. On the other side of the cage we have Alexander Hernandez, who lands 40% of his attempted strikes and connects on 4.31 per min.

An additional fight that you're going to want to see is when Denzel Freeman is set to clash with Josh Hokit. Hokit steps into the cage with a mark of 7-0-0. The 28-year-old records a weight of 236 lbs and comes in at 6'1". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73". Freeman stands 6'1" and is weighing in at 265 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage holding a mark of 7-1-0. The 34-year-old has a reach of 77". In the category of takedowns, Josh Hokit is able to defend against 15% of the takedowns fighters have attempted and is getting his opponent to the mat on 46% of his tries. Freeman is taking his opponents down on 15% of his attempts and is able to thwart 15% of all takedown attempts. In the category of striking, Hokit is absorbing 1.42 strikes/min while he deals 5.12 strikes per minute. Freeman, notwithstanding, takes 2.07 strikes/minute and deals 3.27 per min.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Charles Johnson (-205)

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