{"id":652955,"date":"2026-03-13T06:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=652955"},"modified":"2026-03-13T06:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:08:21","slug":"ufc-vegas-114-charles-johnson-vs-bruno-silva-predictions-odds-best-bets-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-vegas-114-charles-johnson-vs-bruno-silva-predictions-odds-best-bets-how-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Vegas 114: Charles Johnson vs Bruno Silva \u2013 Predictions, Odds, Best Bets &#038; How To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC Vegas 114&rsquo;s prelim card features a flyweight clash between American veteran Charles Johnson and Brazilian brawler Bruno Silva. This 3-round bout pits the 35-year-old switch-stance fighter with 26 professional bouts against the stocky 36-year-old orthodox striker at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p><p>Johnson opens as a<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> -185 <\/a>favorite, with Silva at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+150<\/a> as the underdog. This flyweight matchup is a competitive prelim bout between two experienced fighters both looking to avoid the wrong side of the win-loss column.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;re betting UFC Vegas 114: Johnson vs Silva, including our<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/ufc-predictions\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> UFC predictions<\/a>, best bet, key props and an expert final verdict.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Fight Info Strip<\/h3><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> UFC Vegas 114&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Weight class:<\/strong> UFC Flyweight bout&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Fight length:<\/strong> 3-round main card fight&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Date &amp; time:<\/strong> March 14, 2026 &ndash;&nbsp; main card start 10:00 p.m. ET, walk time ~10:00 p.m. ET&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Bet Card<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>Best Bet: <\/strong>Johnson by Decision (+130)&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Book:<\/strong> Best price at FanDuel<\/p><p>Our best bet for this flyweight prelim fight is Charles Johnson by Decision at +130. 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First online real-money wager only; cashed-out or bonus-funded bets are excluded.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charles Johnson vs Bruno Silva Odds<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here are the latest odds from top sportsbooks.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Market<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BetMGM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FanDuel<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best Odds<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moneyline<\/td><td>Johnson -185 \/ Silva +150<\/td><td>-178 \/ +144<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Silva +150<\/a> (BetMGM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fight Goes Distance<\/td><td>-150<\/td><td>-150<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-150<\/a> (Both)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fight Doesn&rsquo;t Go Distance<\/td><td>+110<\/td><td>+118<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+118<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Rounds O\/U 2.5<\/td><td>O-185 \/ U+145<\/td><td>O-180 \/ U+140<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>U +145<\/a> (BetMGM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johnson by Decision<\/td><td>+125<\/td><td>+130<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+130 <\/a>(FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johnson by KO\/TKO<\/td><td>+325<\/td><td>+440<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+440<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Johnson by Submission<\/td><td>+1400<\/td><td>+1500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+1500<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silva by Decision<\/td><td>+400<\/td><td>+450<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+450<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silva by KO\/TKO<\/td><td>+500<\/td><td>+500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+500 <\/a>(Both)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silva by Submission<\/td><td>+750<\/td><td>+750<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+750 <\/a>(Both)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>Odds updated: March 13, 2026 &ndash; 08:00 AM ET. Lines may move before fight night, especially after weigh-ins.<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tale of the Tape &ndash; Key Stats to Know<\/strong><\/h2><p>Before we get into the matchup, here&rsquo;s a Tale of the Tape for Johnson vs Silva.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tale of the Tape<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Charles Johnson<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bruno Silva<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Record<\/td><td>18-8-0<\/td><td>15-7-2 (1 NC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>5&rsquo;9&Prime;<\/td><td>5&rsquo;4&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reach<\/td><td>70&Prime;<\/td><td>65&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stance<\/td><td>Switch<\/td><td>Orthodox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sig. Strikes Landed<\/td><td>4.68<\/td><td>3.82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Striking Accuracy<\/td><td>49%<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strikes Absorbed<\/td><td>3.94<\/td><td>4.55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Striking Defense<\/td><td>56%<\/td><td>52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takedowns<\/td><td>0.55<\/td><td>2.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takedown Accuracy<\/td><td>20%<\/td><td>29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takedown Defense<\/td><td>66%<\/td><td>63%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Submission Avg.<\/td><td>0.4<\/td><td>0.3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Johnson holds clear advantages in height, reach, striking volume, striking defense and strikes absorbed. Silva counters with superior takedown volume at 2.30 per fight and comparable striking accuracy. The five-inch height and reach gap is significant at flyweight and shapes how this fight plays out at distance.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fighter Breakdown &ndash; Charles Johnson Analysis<\/strong><\/h2><p>Johnson comes in with an 18-8-0 record as a durable, switch-stance flyweight who has been competitive throughout his UFC tenure. The 35 year old from Indianapolis uses his size and reach advantages effectively against smaller opponents.<\/p><p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Significant height and reach advantages at 5&rsquo;9&Prime; and 70&Prime; respectively. Solid striking volume at 4.68 significant strikes per minute. Good striking accuracy at 49% and excellent striking defense at 56%. Switch stance creates adjustment problems. Absorbs only 3.94 strikes per minute.<\/p><p><strong>Weaknesses:<\/strong> Poor takedown accuracy at 20% limits his ability to use wrestling offensively. Only 66% takedown defense leaves him vulnerable to Silva&rsquo;s 2.30 takedown average. Eight losses on his record show inconsistency at the highest level. At 35, questions about durability against a relentless pressure fighter remain.<\/p><p><strong>Betting Angles:<\/strong> Johnson by Decision (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+130<\/a>) is our primary play given his size and output advantages. His <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-185<\/a> moneyline is heavy but reflects the physical edge he carries into this fight.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fighter Breakdown &ndash; Bruno Silva Analysis<\/strong><\/h2><p>Silva comes in with a 15-7-2 record (1 NC) as a stocky, aggressive flyweight for his relentless forward pressure style. The 36-year-old Brazilian is a physical mismatch problem at 5&rsquo;4&Prime; who crowds taller opponents and drags fights into uncomfortable territory.<\/p><p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> Relentless pressure style that disrupts taller opponents&rsquo; range management. Respectable 50% striking accuracy. Active takedown game at 2.30 per fight. Durable veteran with 25 professional fights.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Weaknesses:<\/strong> Absorbs 4.55 significant strikes per minute. Only 52% striking defense is below Johnson&rsquo;s 56%. Poor takedown accuracy at 29% means his wrestling attempts are inconsistent. At 5&rsquo;4&Prime; with a 65&Prime; reach, he must close distance against a longer opponent every single round.<\/p><p><strong>Betting Angles:<\/strong> Silva&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+150<\/a> moneyline is worth a small play given the competitive nature of this matchup. Silva by KO\/TKO (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+500<\/a>) offers value if his pressure overwhelms Johnson in close quarters.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Bets For Charles Johnson vs. Bruno Silva<\/strong><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Bet: Johnson by Decision (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+130<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Getting plus money on the favorite&rsquo;s most likely path to victory is the clearest value on this board. Johnson&rsquo;s 5-inch height advantage and 5-inch reach advantage create an insurmountable distance management edge over three rounds. He can pepper Silva with strikes, avoid takedowns often enough, and accumulate rounds on the scorecards without taking excessive risks.<\/p><p>Silva&rsquo;s pressure will make this competitive, but Johnson&rsquo;s striking defense at 56% and lower strikes absorbed rate suggest he handles the forward pressure better than most. At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+130<\/a> (implied 43.5%), we project this outcome closer to 50-55%, making it a clean value play.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Value Prop: Fight Goes Distance (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-150<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h3><p>Both fighters have shown durability throughout their careers and neither carries overwhelming finishing power. Johnson&rsquo;s 56% striking defense neutralizes Silva&rsquo;s best offensive moments, and Silva&rsquo;s pressure style is more about accumulation than single-shot power.&nbsp;<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-150<\/a> (implied 60%), this is reasonable value for a flyweight battle between two durable veterans who figure to go the full fifteen minutes.<\/p><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item--flex2\">\n                                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableLogo\" style=\"background-color: #000000\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" 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Johnson absorbs 3.94 strikes per minute which is manageable, but if Silva smothers his reach in the clinch, the dynamic shifts.&nbsp;<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+500 <\/a>(implied 16.7%), a small stake is justified for the upset scenario. Keep stakes at 0.5 units maximum.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prediction &ndash; Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Official Pick: Charles Johnson by Decision<\/strong><\/p><p>We are backing Johnson to use his physical advantages to control this fight over three rounds and earn a clear decision victory. Silva will press forward as he always does and make it uncomfortable in the pocket, but Johnson&rsquo;s reach and striking defense give him the tools to manage distance and outwork the Brazilian on the scorecards.<\/p><p>Johnson&rsquo;s 4.68 strikes per minute against Silva&rsquo;s 52% striking defense means clean shots land consistently across all three rounds. Silva&rsquo;s takedown attempts will keep Johnson honest, but his 20% accuracy suggests he won&rsquo;t be dragged to the mat often enough to change the fight&rsquo;s direction.<\/p><p>This is a competitive prelim that likely goes the full 15 minutes, with Johnson winning on points in a fight that is closer than the moneyline suggests.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Bet UFC Vegas 114: Tips for This Card<\/strong><\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Card Tips:<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Johnson&rsquo;s five-inch reach advantage at flyweight is one of the bigger physical edges on the prelim card.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main card features Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos in a 5-round featherweight main event.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ion Cu&#539;elaba vs Oumar Sy offers the best knockout potential of the evening at light heavyweight.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UFC Vegas 114 Fight Card<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Main Card (10:00 p.m. ET &ndash; Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p><p>Josh Emmett vs Kevin Vallejos &mdash; Featherweight bout, 5 rounds<\/p><p>Amanda Lemos vs Gillian Robertson &mdash; Women&rsquo;s Strawweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Ion Cu&#539;elaba vs Oumar Sy &mdash; Light Heavyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Andre Fili vs Jose Miguel Delgado &mdash; Featherweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Marwan Rahiki vs Harry Hardwick &mdash; Featherweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Vitor Petrino vs Steven Asplund &mdash; Heavyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p><strong>Prelims (07:00 p.m. ET &ndash; Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p><p>Charles Johnson vs Bruno Gustavo da Silva &mdash; Flyweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Brad Tavares vs Eryk Anders &mdash; Middleweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Chris Curtis vs Myktybek Orolbai &mdash; Welterweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Bolaji Oki vs Manoel Sousa &mdash; Lightweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Luan Lacerda vs Hecher Sosa &mdash; Bantamweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Beatriz Mesquita vs Montserrat Rendon &mdash; Women&rsquo;s Bantamweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Elijah Smith vs You Su-young &mdash; Bantamweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Piera Rodriguez vs Sam Hughes &mdash; Women&rsquo;s Strawweight bout, 3 rounds<\/p><p><em>Odds current as of March 13, 2026.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Ron Chenoy &ndash; Imagn Images)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFC Vegas 114&rsquo;s prelim card features a flyweight clash between American veteran Charles Johnson and Brazilian brawler Bruno Silva. 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