Mike Johnston

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Vallejos seeks star-turning win vs. Emmett in first UFC main event

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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Early betting odds, one key question for each UFC Freedom 250 matchup

The official lineup for the UFC's much-ballyhooed White House event was recently revealed and the early betting odds are showing a handful of massive favourites. Mike Johnston breaks it all down.

Matchups to make after UFC 326: Time to pause BMF Title bouts for a while?

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Canada's Zahabi reacts to being added to UFC White House card vs. O'Malley

Quebec's Aiemann Zahabi plans on representing his country with pride at the White House in June: “Canada lost to the U.S. in the finals of the Olympics. I gotta get one back for Canada."

Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria among stars added to UFC White House card

Two title fights are headed to the White House lawn this June as the UFC announced the lineup for the anticipated event.

Garbrandt overcomes low blows in heated UFC 326 bout vs. Long

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UFC 326 undercard overview: Reinier de Ridder returns after health scare

Before Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira compete for the BMF Title at UFC 326, MMA fans will be treated to a dozen other matchups, including returning middleweight contenders Reinier de Ridder and Caio Borralho.

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Holloway, Oliveira have more at stake at UFC 326 than only the BMF Title

You'd be hard pressed to find two more beloved, respected and flat out entertaining fighters on the entire UFC roster than former champions and UFC 326 headliners Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

UFC 326 FAQ: 'BMF' title back on the line with fan favourites set for rematch

Lone'er Kavanagh upsets Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico

Lone'er Kavanagh looked comfortable in his first UFC main event as the riding flyweight contender defeated a former two-time champion.