Mike Johnston

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UFC 328 weigh-in results: Miller hits mark for 47th time; Stephens misses

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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Chimaev kicks Strickland following vitriolic UFC 328 press conference

Tensions finally boiled over Thursday evening as Khamzat Chimaev kicked Sean Strickland at a press conference two days ahead of their anticipated middleweight championship grudge match that headlines UFC 328.

Chimaev's takedowns the biggest obstacle for Strickland at UFC 328

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UFC 328 fight week: Extra security expected plus bonus press conference

Sean Strickland will attempt to regain the middleweight title this weekend when he faces undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

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Carlos Prates enters flow state, stops Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth

There was simply no stopping Carlos Prates at UFC Perth as the dangerous welterweight knockout artist entered a flow state and battered former champion Jack Della Maddalena.

UFC Perth undercard: Salkilld stops Dariush, Tuivasa loses again

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Ranking title shot chances of top UFC welterweight contenders

The UFC’s welterweight division is in the early stages of a new era and there's a small handful of top contenders vying for the first shot at current champion Islam Makhachev.

Carlos Prates aims to spoil Jack Della Maddalena's UFC Perth homecoming

There are major title implications for the welterweight division this weekend in Australia when former champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on knockout artist Carlos Prates in a UFC Fight Night main event. Sportsnet's Mike Johnston sets it up.

Aljamain Sterling uses veteran savvy to beat Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night

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Aljamain Sterling looks to snap Youssef Zalal's streak at UFC Fight Night

If former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling keeps winning in the featherweight division he could eventually attempt to reach career double-champ status. First, he has to win his main event this weekend.