Demetrious Johnson hopes he can show off his top game against BJJ black belt Adriano Moraes
'Might Mouse' Demetrious Johnson will soon face 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes in a world championship trilogy showdown. Facing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, US-born Johnson hopes to flex some of his grappling skills and earn a submission win on May 5.
While speaking on fightTIPS YouTube Channel, 'Mighty Mouse' explained:
"We fight on the feet, we fight on my back, the only place I’ve not fought in both of our fights is me on top of him. I haven’t had the opportunity to show my top game against him, so if we get there I hope I get a submission. If not I would love to get another knockout or if we go to the decision, you know."
After each has won a fight against the other via knockout, Johnson and Moraes will have a third match at ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video booked for May 5. The historic fight card will be ONE Championship's inaugural show on US soil. The 1ST Bank arena in Colorado, USA will host this debut event.
All the action will be broadcast live and for free on Prime Video for all Amazon subscribers across North America. To fight stateside, Johnson added:
"Super excited about that... May 5th, Colorado, Broomfield. Looking forward to my trilogy with Adriano Moraes for the flyweight belt. I’m just gonna go out there and do my thing."
Watch the full video breakdown with Demetrious Johnson Below:
Adriano Moraes wants to strike with Demetrious Johnson
Meanwhile, Demetrious Johnson is aiming to potentially submit grappling expert Moraes. Adriano Moraes recently said that he was aiming for a knockout win against 'Mighty Mouse.
In an interview with SCMP MMA, the former ONE flyweight world champion explained:
“I can’t wait to take my belt back and be the winner in this trilogy. But of course, I want a knockout again. I want to move a lot and give my best and show my Muay Thai skills.”
ONE Fight Night 10 on May 5 will have a main event with the ONE flyweight world title on the line between all-time great 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson and the submission specialist 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes.
See the full interview below: