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.
UFC Fight Night on Sportsnet: Tai Tuivasa aims to finish Marcin Tybura, snap skid
Mike Johnston
For a second consecutive UFC Fight Night event set in the APEX, it’s heavyweight sluggers set to fill the main event slot as fan fave “Bam Bam” Tai Tuivasa will attempt to snap his current losing streak when he faces Marcin Tybura in a scheduled five-round bout Saturday on Sportsnet.
Dustin Poirier says June title fight vs. Islam Makhachev a possibility
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Dustin Poirier's UFC 299 comeback KO adds to legacy: 'These are legendary fights'
Mike Johnston
Dustin Poirier is regarded as one of the most fan-friendly fighters of his era, always facing the toughest possible competition and always willing to go out on his shield, and at UFC 299 “The Diamond” adding to his prestige with a memorable knockout win over Benoit Saint Denis.
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Sean O'Malley calls for fight with featherweight champ Ilia Topuria in Spain
Mike Johnston
“Suga” Sean O’Malley avenged the only loss of his career in style with a clean sweep of the scorecards in the main event of UFC 299 and after getting his hand raised made an ambitious call-out.
Blaydes stops Almeida at UFC 299, calls for interim title fight with Tom Aspinall
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Robelis Despaigne wins debut at UFC 299 with 18-second technical knockout
Mike Johnston
Robelis Despaigne lived up to the hype in his organizational debut at UFC 299, picking up a blistering 18-second technical knockout victory over Josh Parisian on the early portion of Saturday’s preliminary card. 
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Joanne Wood retires from MMA after UFC 299 win over Maryna Moroz
Mike Johnston
Joanne Wood ended her mixed martial arts career in style, using a timely spinning backfist in the final round of her UFC 299 preliminary card bout to secure the victory.
O'Malley, Vera both on weight for UFC 299 championship fight; one fighter misses
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Key questions, storylines, stats ahead of star-studded UFC 299: Kicks, cardio vital
Mike Johnston
“Suga” Sean O’Malley is set for his first bantamweight title defence when he faces Marlon “Chito” Vera in an anticipated main event rematch 3.5 years in the making this weekend at UFC 299.