Lone'er Kavanagh from England faces Charles Johnson from the United States at the UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai. Both fighters battle in the flyweight division and come with different experiences, hoping to make a statement.
Kavanagh turned pro less than five years ago, quickly amassing an unbeaten record with nine wins. His recent victory over Felipe dos Santos shows strong defense skills. Johnson, with twenty-four fights under his belt and successes against tough competitors, aims to recover from a recent loss to Ramazonbek Temirov.
Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Betting Odds
- Favorite: Lone'er Kavanagh : 1.4 (-225)
- Underdog: Charles Johnson : 3.1 (+215)
| Method of victory | Lone'er Kavanagh | Charles Johnson |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.2 (+525) | 10.0 (+900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.9 (-115) | 4.1 (+310) |
Lone'er Kavanagh enters as the clear favorite with odds of 1.4 (-225). A successful bet on him might not bring a huge return, but he’s seen as likely to win. Charles Johnson stands as the underdog at 3.1 (+215), offering higher returns for risk-takers.
Kavanagh has a more favorable chance of winning by points or decision at 1.9 (-115). While both fighters have longshot odds for winning by knockout—Kavanagh at 6.2 (+525) and Johnson at 10.0 (+900)—a surprising move could result in big winnings. Expect most bettors to lean towards Kavanagh's safer numbers.
What time is Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson fight
Live coverage for the Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:40 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 12:00 AM | 01:40 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:40 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
How and where to watch the Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Fight
You can watch Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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