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Demetrious Johnson Claims Flyweight Belt With Stunning Knockout of Adriano Moraes

Demetrious Johnson is now the ONE Championship flyweight champion following an incredible performance in a rematch with Brazilian veteran Adriano Moraes.

"Mighty Mouse," who suffered the first knockout loss of his career to Moraes in the pair's first meeting, impressed in the rematch, scoring a highlight-reel finish in the bout, which headlined the promotion's debut on Amazon Prime Video from Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Just as in the initial meeting, former UFC champ Johnson was clearly the smaller man in the cage, but he was aggressive from the start, looking to pressure from the opening bell. "Mighty Mouse" showboated early in the contest, briefly putting his hands behind his back before Moraes was able to close the distance and drag the fight to the canvas.