Tag: Demetrious Johnson

Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA

The most accomplished flyweight MMA fighter of all time, Demetrious Johnson, has decided to call it a career. 38-year-old Johnson announced his retirement on Friday night as part of ONE 168 from Denver, Colorado, USA. "Like I said last time, when I came here in Denver, Colorado, that was potentially my last fight. I am … Continue reading Former UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Announces Retirement From MMA →

Demetrious Johnson Avenges Loss Against Adriano Moraes, Earns ONE 135-Pound Belt

Demetrious Johnson avenged the sole finish loss of his pro career on Friday night, scoring a highlight reel victory over Adriano Moraes to become the new ONE 135-pound MMA champion. Johnson's win headlined ONE Championship's debut on Amazon Prime Video this weekend. The event, which took place Saturday from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore, … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson Avenges Loss Against Adriano Moraes, Earns ONE 135-Pound Belt →

ONE Championship Unveils Full Lineup For August 26th Amazon Prime Video Debut

ONE Championship is planning to present a total of eight bouts for their debut on Amazon Prime Video next month. ONE 161, which is set to take place on August 26th, will be headlined by a previously announced rematch between 135-pound champion Adriano Moraes and former UFC titleholder Demetrious Johnson. The fight will serve as … Continue reading ONE Championship Unveils Full Lineup For August 26th Amazon Prime Video Debut →

Demetrious Johnson To Rematch 135-Pound Champion Adriano Moraes At ONE 161

Demetrious Johnson will soon get a second chance to become a champion in ONE. It was announced Friday that Johnson will face ONE 135-pound Champion Adriano Moraes in a rematch at the promotion's upcoming August 27th card. The fight will headline the promotion's first event as part of a partnership with Amazon Prime Video. While … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson To Rematch 135-Pound Champion Adriano Moraes At ONE 161 →

Angela Lee Submits Stamp Fairtex In Return, Defends ONE Belt For Fifth Time

Angela Lee was successful in her return fight Saturday, submitting Stamp Fairtex to defend her ONE 115-pound MMA Championship for the fifth time. Lee's win headlined "ONE X," which was a 10th-anniversary card held by ONE Championship at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore. Lee had a short but tough battle against Stamp, overcoming hard … Continue reading Angela Lee Submits Stamp Fairtex In Return, Defends ONE Belt For Fifth Time →

ONE Championship Re-Books Johnson vs. Rodtang, Announces Three Title Fights

ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong recently unveiled a series of big fights for the promotion's upcoming few months. He made these announcements when he recently appeared on an episode of "The MMA Hour." The promotion most notably revealed three fights for their "ONE X" event, which has been moved to March 26th. The event was … Continue reading ONE Championship Re-Books Johnson vs. Rodtang, Announces Three Title Fights →

Former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson To Meet Rodtang Jitmuangnon In MMA and Muay Thai Exhibition

Singapore-based MMA promotion ONE Championship has announced a trio of big fights for their 10th-anniversary card on December 5th, including an exhibition bout between former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson and prolific Muay Thai aficionado Rodtang Jitmuangnon. Johnson and Rodtang will compete under a special ruleset that shifts between MMA and Muay Thai rules in each … Continue reading Former UFC Champion Demetrious Johnson To Meet Rodtang Jitmuangnon In MMA and Muay Thai Exhibition →