Mike Johnston

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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.

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.

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Myktybek Orolbai, Manoel Sousa impress on UFC Fight Night prelims

Myktybek Orolbai and Manoel Sousa were among the standout performers on Saturday's UFC Fight Night prelims.

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

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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.

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

Charles Oliveira proved too much for Max Holloway but the win didn't resemble a typical BMF Title matchup. Here are matchups to consider following UFC 326.

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

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.