Mike Johnston
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Mike Johnston, known as “Mikey J” around the office, is a lifelong hockey and football fan who has been at Sportsnet since 2011. Johnston writes about a wide variety of sports and, despite his peaceful demeanour, has an extensive history covering the UFC and combat sports. The 1991 Toronto Argonauts are the greatest sports team of all time, and you will not convince Johnston otherwise.
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The Return of the 'King of Rio': What can Jose Aldo do at UFC 301 homecoming?
Mike Johnston
It has been nearly two years since UFC fans last saw Jose Aldo compete in mixed martial arts and the organization’s inaugural featherweight champion will make his return this weekend at UFC 301 in his native Brazil.
Ilia Topuria to Max Holloway: 'Bring that same energy' when we fight for BMF
Mike Johnston
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UFC 300 Takeaways: BMF theme of entire card helped make special night
Mike Johnston
For weeks leading up to UFC 300 there was fear it would not or could not live up to the hype. Marketed as the greatest night of fights ever, Saturday's blockbuster event somehow managed to live up to, if not exceed entirely, the loftiest of expectations.
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Max Holloway is undisputed 'BMF' after epic UFC 300 knockout of Gaethje
Mike Johnston
Max Holloway stole the show at UFC 300 with a memorable last-second knockout win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to win the BMF Title.
Kayla Harrison sends message with dominant stoppage of Holm at UFC 300
Mike Johnston
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Kayla Harrison makes weight for UFC 300 after drastic cut; all fighters on point
Mike Johnston
Former PFL lightweight champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison and every fighter set to compete at UFC 300 successfully made weight ahead of the blockbuster event.
'It's done!' Dana White agrees to $300K fight night bonuses for UFC 300
Mike Johnston
If the 26 fighters set to compete at UFC 300 didn’t already have ample motivation to earn a memorable victory and put on a show on Saturday night, then perhaps Thursday’s announcement from Dana White was the sweetener they needed.
Key questions, stats, excitement level for UFC 300 main card matchups
Mike Johnston
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Key questions, stats, excitement level for every UFC 300 preliminary fight
Mike Johnston
We ask some key questions, highlight notable stats and grade our excitement level for every matchup featured on the insanely stacked UFC 300 preliminary card.