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After an incredible performance at One Fight Night 10, the fans were delighted to see their favorite Demetrious Johnson defeating Adriano Moraes. The ONE Championship champion looked likely to retire from the sport after this fight. However, after the victory, the champion was quick to square off against a future opponent. This makes the fans question the retirement plans of ‘Mighty Mouse’.

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In the post-fight interview with the press, Johnson spoke about his plans for retiring. Additionally, he added that he would take some advice from the UFC legends too.

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Mighty Mouse seeks guidance from Khabib Nurmagomedov, Georges St-Pierre, and Uriah Faber

The ONE Championship fighter has been in the news lately owing to the rumors of his retirement. The 36-year-old is not quite sure of his future. However, he still exudes a golden touch in the sport of MMA owing to his win against Adrian Moraes.

During the post-fight interview, ‘Mighty Mouse’ said, “We’ll see you know. I’m still young and talking to my peers, talking to Uriah Faber, you know I’m gonna reach out to GSP, I will reach out to Khabib Nurmagomedov. I’m gonna talk to these guys. I’m like you know, why did you guys stop? Like those guys, they kept on fighting”.

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Although all three have different reasons for retirement. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired because he didn’t want to continue in the sport due to his father’s death.

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Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement at the top of his game, having achieved everything that the sport had to offer. Uriah Faber faced retirement in a gruesome fashion, with a defeat in his last fight.

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It will be interesting to see what happens with Johnson after he has a word with the MMA legends. Overall, Johnson’s approach to retirement is a wise one. By seeking advice from fighters who have already gone through the process, the 36-year-old can ensure that he’s prepared for whatever comes next. There is a good possibility that the Johnson could undertake the challenge of facing the next contender in line.

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Demetrious Johnson squares off against Kairat Akhmetov

After his impressive win against Adriano Moraes at ONE Fight Night 10, ‘Mighty Mouse’ squared off against Kairat Akhmetov. The square-off has generated quite a stir on social media with fans wondering if they would see Johnson performing again.

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The incident is certainly intriguing and the fans would want to see the two battling it out in the ring. With the latest interview taking place, Johnson’s plan to retire has certainly taken a setback. It remains to be seen what the future entails.

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans. Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport. In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

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