3 Ways Adriano Moraes Can Upset Demetrious Johnson at ONE Fight Night 10
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Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes is fired up to regain his crown in the main event of ONE Fight Night 10. After dropping his gold to current divisional king Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson in his last promotional outing, the Brazilian has worked diligently to improve his overall craft to make sure he leaves 1stBank Center in Denver, Colorado, with a career-defining win.
That may prove to be much easier said than done, however, as the Brazilian superstar will have to utilize every aspect of his game to upset Johnson. Here, we take a look at three things “Mikinho” can rely on to score an emphatic victory over “Mighty Mouse” when they clash on Friday, May 5.
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“Mikinho’s” Huge Reach
One of the most noticeable differences between the two flyweight megastars is their height and reach. Moraes’ advantages in both of these sectors punished the MMA icon in their first meeting. But Johnson bridged the gap to a full extent when they ran it back last year.
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However, the Brazilian knows he will still have the upperhand with this attribute, and he will be hoping to hurt Johnson in the stand-up department with a couple of quick strikes from distance before he goes to his bread and butter on the ground.
Moraes’ Endless Gas Tank
Moraes is known for his relentless stamina and constant pace. The top-ranked flyweight contender can maintain the same level of intensity in the final rounds of his bouts as the opening frames, and he has a track record of scoring victory from there.
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Should Johnson be a tough nut to crack as he did in the last outing, Moraes could be in for a long night. However, he doesn’t have to worry about his stamina at any stage, and that energy could play a role in this heated rubber match.
The BJJ Specialists Wizardry
A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt holder, Moraes thrives on the canvas.And he knows that this is where he stands the best chance of scoring a second win over Johnson when ONE Fight Night 10 gets underway.
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“Mighty Mouse” has a reputable level of grappling skill, but given how potent Moraes’ BJJ is, the top-ranked contender can shrug his way to a back-control position from the clinch or transition quickly to hit Johnson from the back or top mount on the canvas.
Edited by:
Anuj Jacob