Mike Johnston

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Manel Kape calls out Joshua Van for title after knocking out Brandon Royval

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.

Canadian fighters have mixed results at final UFC event of 2025

The final UFC event of 2025 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas yet there was a strong contingent of Canadian fighters featured.

Yaroslav Amosov wins UFC debut with impressive submission of Neil Magny

UFC closes out 2025 calendar with flyweight contenders Royval, Kape

The UFC closes out its 2025 calendar with a meeting between two of the top contenders at 125 pounds when Brandon Royval and Manel Kape throw down at the UFC Apex on Saturday night with the winner hoping to get a shot at new champion Joshua Van.

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New champs Petr Yan, Josh Van surge in UFC's pound-for-pound rankings

The two newest UFC champions have surged up the organization’s official pound-for-pound rankings after their UFC 323 title victories. Mike Johnston breaks it all down.

Olympic champ Henry Cejudo ends fighting career with loss at UFC 323

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Torres, Barber, Duncan, Ziam keep rolling with wins at UFC 323

A handful of rising contenders were able to keep their hot streaks alive with impressive stoppage wins during the UFC 323 preliminary card.

Jalin Turner makes emphatic return on UFC 323 prelims; Baraniewski thrills

Jalin Turner looked impressive at UFC 323 in his return to action following a brief retirement.

Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira BMF Title bout to headline UFC 326

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UFC 323 weigh-in results: Both title fights official; two fighters miss