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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Max Holloway eyes move to lightweight after first knockout loss at UFC 308
Mike Johnston
The next time fight fans see Max Holloway fight it will likely be as a lightweight after he failed to regain the featherweight title at UFC 308 and now enters to the next phase of his MMA career.
Ilia Topuria knocks out Max Holloway to defend featherweight title at UFC 308
Mike Johnston
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Khamzat Chimaev dominates Robert Whittaker in one round at UFC 308
Mike Johnston
Khamzat Chimaev proved once and for all he is a clear threat to the UFC middleweight title by earning a first-round submission with a jaw-crushing rear-naked choke over Robert Whittaker in the co-main event Saturday at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
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UFC 308 prelims begin with suspect scorecard, controversial decision
Mike Johnston
An excellent welterweight bout between Rinat Fakhretdinov and Carlos Leal that opened the UFC 308 preliminary card Saturday was tainted by a controversial decision and one of the most suspect judges’ scorecards in mixed martial arts this year.
Ankalaev on title shot hot seat at UFC 308 vs. Rakic as Pereira awaits next challenge
Mike Johnston
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Volkanovski breaks down Topuria vs. Holloway, makes UFC 308 prediction
Mike Johnston
There isn’t anyone more qualified to discuss the UFC 308 main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway than Alexander Volkanovski and the former champion made some bold predictions about Saturday's anticipated title fight.
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Max Holloway aims to test Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 to see 'what the hype's about'
Mike Johnston
Max Holloway gets the chance to solve a puzzle no fighter has been able to solve to date. The former featherweight champion and recent BMF Title winner headlines UFC 308 against undefeated, highly touted reigning 145-pound champ Ilia Topuria.
UFC 308 FAQ: What to know about fight week, BMF Title, broadcast team, card updates
Mike Johnston
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Anthony Hernandez dominates Michel Pereira to extend streak at middleweight
Mike Johnston
Anthony Hernandez overcame some early adversity to earn his sixth consecutive win thanks to a dominant main event performance over Michel Pereira that ended in a fifth-round TKO.