Demetrious Johnson plans early trip to Colorado to acclimate to high altitude
ONE flyweight world champion Demetrious Johnson will mark his first appearance inside the circle in 2023 when he defends his belt at ONE on Prime Video 10. On May 5, Johnson will face Adriano Moraes in one of the promotion's biggest ever trilogy matches.
Whilst the fight itself is massively anticipated on its own, it also marks a special occasion for ONE Championship. ONE on Prime Video 10 will be the first event that the promotion will hold in the United States.
With Broomfield, Colorado as its destination, it’s set to be a history-making event regardless of what happens inside the circle.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, Demetrious Johnson spoke about acclimatizing to the high altitude that comes with fighting in Colorado:
“I just have to decide if I want to get there early or not. I fought in Broomfield, Colorado, before when I was still kind of young in my career.”
He added:
“I’m going back out to Arizona to get ready for my fight and do my pre-camp with Henry [Cejudo]. After that, I’m going to sit down with the wife and do two weeks out there and see if it makes a difference.”
WATCH: In-depth footage of Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo training together
Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo have become one of MMA’s most interesting duos. The two former rivals faced each other twice in their storied careers, each getting one win over the other. Recently, though, they have forged a great training relationship.
On Johnson’s YouTube channel, Mighty Gaming, he posted a video which showcases some of the training that he and Cejudo have been doing recently. With both men’s elite skill sets, the video showcases them both teaching each other and drilling techniques and routines.
Whether it’s Henry Cejudo demonstrating some of his takedown setups or Demetrious Johnson running through how he opens up submission opportunities on the ground, it’s a pleasure to watch two of the sport's greatest minds go back and forth.
Watch the video below:
As the video’s title suggests, both men are preparing for huge fights. At ONE on Prime Video 10, Demetrious Johnson will look to defend his flyweight title in his trilogy fight with Adriano Moraes. Scheduled for May 5, the culmination of their rivalry will headline ONE’s first event held in the United States.
For Henry Cejudo, nothing has been officially announced about his return after he retired in 2020. After it was made public that he had re-entered the USADA testing pool, rumors started to circulate that he was targeting a comeback against UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.