WATCH: Get a step-by-step breakdown of Adriano Moraes' iconic knee strike finish of MMA legend Demetrious Johnson
Former ONE flyweight MMA world champion Adriano Moraes was the only fighter ever to knock out the legendary Demetrious Johnson in his professional career, as he did it during their first meeting in April 2021 at ONE on TNT inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
The breakdown of this winning moment of Moraes was published by ONE Championship in a recent Instagram video, and they wrote its caption with:
"A closer look at his unforgettable KO 🔍 Is Adriano Moraes on track for another epic win in his rematch with Danny Kingad at ONE 169?"
'Mikinho's' lethal combo started with a flying knee, followed by a spinning backfist and a solid uppercut that clipped 'The Mighty Mouse' down the canvas.
The Brazilian submission specialist took full advantage of the situation and fired a knee straight on the head of Johnson that sent him unconscious before finally ending the match with vicious ground and pound strikes.
This victory by Moraes has sent shockwaves throughout the MMA community and further cemented his status as one of the best flyweight fighters in the world.
Adriano Moraes looks forward to fight the best version of Danny Kingad at ONE 169
Despite losing back-to-back fights to Johnson in their rematch and trilogy fight, Moraes remains a top contender in the flyweight MMA division. He is currently preparing for his return on Nov. 8 against Filipino star Danny Kingad in a rematch at ONE 169.
Ahead of their clash, the American Top Team and Constrictor Team representative has spoken highly about the Lions Nation MMA representative during his recent interview with Sports Illustrated, as he said:
"Seven years ago, me and [Kingad], we were [different] fighters. Today, we are [different] fighters. I think everybody evolved a lot. It's gonna be a huge, different time for me. I want to see the best Danny ever."
The loaded ONE 169 card goes down inside the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 8, and North American viewers with an active Prime Video subscription can watch it live and for free.