ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson rose to fame within the UFC, however even he ultimately 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 cut up resolution loss to Henry Cejudo, which might have sparked a direct rematch, meant that his future would imply making laps across the similar fighters. That’s one purpose he determined to search for a contemporary panorama to discover, and he received 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 brief in my final combat towards Henry Cejudo, then I went to discover different choices. I wished extra alternatives, just like the combat towards Rodtang. That’s why I got here to ONE Championship.”

Demetrious Johnson initially launched himself to MMA followers at bantamweight, preventing 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 similar success that he did in his final promotion, going 4-1 and capturing ONE’s flyweight world championship as effectively.

His lone loss, a TKO defeat to Adriano Moraes, was avenged a yr later when he turned the tables on Moraes. As the 2 are the clear prime two flyweights in ONE Championship, they’ll combat once more to see who’s primary at ONE Battle Night time 10 on Might 5.

Demetrious Johnson sharpens instruments with Henry Cejudo

Though the cut up resolution loss to Henry Cejudo could have been a contentious one, there’s no dangerous blood between the 2 as we speak. In reality, they’re coaching collectively.

Forward of huge world title fights this Might for every of them, Demetrious Johnson and ‘Triple C’ are down at Battle Prepared MMA in Arizona sharpening the sword.

Johnson posted a photograph to his Instagram with Henry Cejudo, saying:

“we glance so comfortable collectively proper!!!??? Mighty & @henry_cejudo again at it once more booiissss!!!”

Evidently, a rematch between the 2 in all probability isn’t occurring anytime quickly.

Demetrious Johnson does have one other large combat forward of him in Adriano Moraes. If he wins, he’ll be the perfect flyweight ONE Championship has ever seen. If not, that title goes to Moraes.

ONE Battle 10 goes down on Might 5 from Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The occasion streams on Amazon Prime to subscribers within the USA and Canada.