Assembly for the third time, reigning ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson is trying to put a dot on his rivalry with Adriano Moraes and transfer on to the subsequent chapter of his profession.
‘Mighty Mouse’ faces off towards ‘Mikinho’ in a trilogy combat at ONE Struggle Evening 10 on Prime Video on Could 5 in Colorado, U.S.A. The showdown is the headlining providing at ONE Championship’s first-ever reside on-ground occasion in the USA.
Demetrious Johnson mentioned that whereas battling Adriano Moraes has been difficult and a thrill for him, it’s time for them to maneuver on after their rubber match subsequent month.
He instructed FOX 13 Seattle in an interview:
“I believe the most important factor is while you’re within the fitness center and also you’re working continually with the identical particular person for the third time, it form of will get stale, is an efficient phrase to make use of. So hopefully, we go on the market and we settle the rating, we go 2-1 and transfer on to what’s subsequent.”
Watch the interview under:
The 2 flyweight greats break up their first two world title matches in ONE Championship.
Moraes efficiently defended the ONE flyweight world title in April 2021 by knocking out Johnson within the second spherical. ‘Mighty Mouse’ then exacted payback in August final 12 months by fashioning out his personal KO victory within the fourth body to be topped the brand new divisional king.
Previous to turning into the world champion, Demetrious Johnson dominated the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix, the place he outlasted all the most effective contenders within the division. He defeated Filipino fighter Danny Kingad within the closing by unanimous choice.
ONE Struggle Evening 10 will happen at 1stBank Middle in Colorado and can be aired reside and without spending a dime to all North American followers with an energetic Prime Video subscription.