Mike Johnston

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Alex Pereira livid with referee Herb Dean, wants rematch with Ciryl Gane

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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Aspinall on Gane winning UFC interim heavyweight title: 'A lot of illegal elbows'

Tom Aspinall is as familiar with Ciryl Gane's oft-controversial fighting tactics as anyone and the UFC heavyweight champ commented on the controversial strikes Gane used to defeat Alex Pereira.

Josh Hokit stops Derrick Lewis, stays perfect at UFC Freedom 250

Mauricio Ruffy stops Michael Chandler, proposes to girlfriend after KO win

Mauricio Ruffy delivered a performance fight fans will remember for quite some time at UFC Freedom 250 and then immediately proposed to his girlfriend.

Bo Nickal returns to White House with win over Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250

Bo Nickal first visited the White House in 2019 as a collegiate wrestling champion and on Sunday he returned with a winning performance as a top MMA fighter at UFC Freedom 250.

Diego Lopes knocks out Steve Garcia in UFC Freedom 250 opener

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UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in: Alex Pereira massive for heavyweight debut

Alex Pereira is set for his heavyweight debut Sunday at the White House where if victorious he will make UFC history as the first fighter to win titles in three different weight classes.

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UFC Freedom 250 FAQ: Bugs, weather among concerns for White House card

Perhaps the most unique UFC event to date is set to take place this weekend at UFC Freedom 250, live from the South Lawn of the White House. Mike Johnston answers some frequently asked questions ahead of the event.

Gabriel Bonfim sweeps scorecards on Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night

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UFC undercard overview: Bryce Mitchell facing super prospect Luna

Among Saturday's UFC Fight Night matchups is a featured bantamweight contest between an established name new to the weight class and one of the best young prospects on the UFC roster.