India, June 25 -- Charles Johnson believes his evolution is far from over ahead of this week's clash against Asu Almabayev at the UFC Fight Night in Baku on Saturday.

The American believes fans are about to see another side of his game, one he has been quietly sharpening for years. Johnson - currently ranked 15th among the UFC flyweight contenders - is excited by the stylistic challenge 7th ranked Almabayev presents.

While many view the matchup as a battle between two fighters looking to move closer to title contention, Johnson sees it as an opportunity to showcase a part of his arsenal that has evolved significantly.

"What excites me most is the opportunity to show a skill set I've been growing in the last two years, which is my grapp...