Mike Johnston

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Renato Moicano looking to derail gym mate Chris Duncan at Fight Night

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.

Joe Pyfer stops Israel Adesanya, Grasso sleeps Barber at UFC Seattle

Rising middleweight contender Joe Pyfer broke through with the biggest win of his career at UFC Seattle as he stopped former two-time champion Israel Adesanya within two rounds.

UFC Seattle prelims: Bahamondes bloodied by Musayev, Gibson wins big

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Israel Adesanya facing pressure at UFC Seattle ahead of Joe Pyfer fight

Israel Adesanya has always been able to stay cool and deliver in high-pressure moments throughout his combat sports career but the former middleweight champion enters UFC Seattle in unfamiliar territory.

Evloev beats Murphy at UFC London to stay unbeaten, calls for title shot

Movsar Evloev improved to 20-0 in MMA and 10-0 in the UFC with a win over Lerone Murphy at UFC London and told the UFC there's no denying him a title shot at this point, Mike Johnston writes.

UFC London preliminary card bout sees punches thrown after final horn

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UFC London undercard overview: English fighters in spotlight

There will be a strong contingent of English talent this weekend when the UFC returns to London for a 14-bout Fight Night card at the O2 Arena. Mike Johnston sets up the card.

UFC announces White House event to be sanctioned

The UFC announced Thursday morning the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) will serve as an independent third party and assist the UFC in assembling a commission for the event.

Featherweight title shot likely at stake for Evloev, Murphy at UFC London

Kevin Vallejos shines in first UFC main event, stops Josh Emmett early

Standout featherweight Kevin Vallejos lived up to the hype and then some in his first UFC main event.