ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson rose to fame within the UFC, however even he finally outgrew the eight partitions of the Octagon.
Few world champions have ever been as constant and dominant as ‘Mighty Mouse’ was in North America. However after 11 world title defenses, Johnson was prepared for one thing new.
A break up resolution loss to Henry Cejudo, which may have sparked a direct rematch, meant that his future would imply making laps across the identical fighters. That’s one purpose he determined to search for a contemporary panorama to discover, and he acquired that in ONE Championship.
Talking to Sports activities Illustrated, Demetrious Johnson had this to say in regards to the transfer:
“I made my legacy in America within the UFC. I dominated within the division. I got here up quick in my final battle towards Henry Cejudo, then I went to discover different choices. I wished extra alternatives, just like the battle towards Rodtang. That’s why I got here to ONE Championship.”
Demetrious Johnson initially launched himself to MMA followers at bantamweight, combating Dominick Cruz for the world championship in 2011. He was one of many first two fighters who opened up the flyweight division and have become the primary champion at 125 kilos over a decade in the past.
Since signing with ONE Championship, he’s loved a lot of the identical success that he did in his final promotion, going 4-1 and capturing ONE’s flyweight world championship as properly.
His lone loss, a TKO defeat to Adriano Moraes, was avenged a 12 months later when he turned the tables on Moraes. As the 2 are the clear prime two flyweights in ONE Championship, they’ll battle once more to see who’s primary at ONE Combat Evening 10 on Might 5.
Demetrious Johnson sharpens instruments with Henry Cejudo
Though the break up resolution loss to Henry Cejudo could have been a contentious one, there’s no unhealthy blood between the 2 at present. In reality, they’re coaching collectively.
Forward of massive world title fights this Might for every of them, Demetrious Johnson and ‘Triple C’ are down at Combat Prepared MMA in Arizona sharpening the sword.
Johnson posted a photograph to his Instagram with Henry Cejudo, saying:
“we glance so joyful collectively proper!!!??? Mighty & @henry_cejudo again at it once more booiissss!!!”
Evidently, a rematch between the 2 most likely isn’t taking place anytime quickly.
Demetrious Johnson does have one other huge battle forward of him in Adriano Moraes. If he wins, he’ll be the very best flyweight ONE Championship has ever seen. If not, that title goes to Moraes.
ONE Combat 10 goes down on Might 5 from Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The occasion streams on Amazon Prime to subscribers within the USA and Canada.
