Mike Johnston
@MikeyJ_MMA
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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Torres, Barber, Duncan, Ziam keep rolling with wins at UFC 323
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A handful of rising contenders were able to keep their hot streaks alive with impressive stoppage wins during the UFC 323 preliminary card.
Jalin Turner makes emphatic return on UFC 323 prelims; Baraniewski thrills
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Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira BMF Title bout to headline UFC 326
Mike Johnston
Two of the most popular and exciting fighters in mixed martial arts history will collide in a long-awaited rematch when Max Holloway defend the “BMF Title” against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326.
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UFC 323 weigh-in results: Both title fights official; two fighters miss
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UFC 323 storylines: Likely Henry Cejudo's final fight before retirement
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Amanda Nunes returning to face Kayla Harrison for title at UFC 324
Mike Johnston
Amanda Nunes is officially returning to UFC competition and will face Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title early in 2026.
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Arman Tsarukyan submits Dan Hooker in return at UFC Qatar
Mike Johnston
Arman Tsarukyan held his spot as the UFC’s No. 1 lightweight contender with a submission win over Dan Hooker in the main event of a UFC Fight Night event Saturday in Qatar.
Machado Garry beats Muhammad at UFC Qatar, calls out Makhachev for title
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Asu Almabayev, Luke Riley, Ismail Naurdiev impress in UFC Qatar prelims
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Asu Almabayev showed why he's one of the top flyweights on the UFC roster with an impression submission of one-time title challenger Alex Perez at a UFC Fight Night event in Qatar.