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#4. Yoshihiro Akiyama (UFC record: 2-5; ONE Championship record: 1-1)
Though one might say that Yoshihiro 'Sexyama' Akiyama's ONE Championship run is better than his UFC stint, it could be better. While his UFC record shows 2-5, the talented Judoka won three 'Fight of the Night' awards. Akiyama knew how to put on a show and gave his UFC opponents major problems. His fights with Alan Belcher, Chris Leben, and Michael Bisping proved Akiyama is the owner of one of the toughest chins in MMA.
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His ONE debut, however, tells a different story. The muscle-bound 'Sexyama' got dominated and rag-dolled by Agilan Thani. The Japanese-Korean Judo expert had no answer to Thani's aggressive attacks in both the striking and grappling departments.
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His most recent ONE Championship match shows some hope for the 46 year-old Akiyama. Knocking out Sherif Mohamed in the first round, the former K-1 Grand Prix champion proved that he still has it. Only time will tell, however, if Akiyama can make a career comeback, considering his age and mounting injuries.
#3. Demetrious Johnson (UFC record: 16-2-1; ONE Championship record: 3-1)
This entry is the most shocking in this list. Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson, widely considered one of the greatest MMA fighters ever, has the all-time record for most consecutive UFC title defenses. His achievements may never be surpassed by anyone, ever. Upon signing with ONE Championship, the general consensus was that 'Mighty Mouse' would steamroll the competition and win the gold.
His ONE debut against Yuya Wakamatsu, however, wasn't the dominant win everyone was expecting. Early on, Wakamatsu surprisingly matched Johnson's insane speed and agility, giving the former UFC champ some significant problems.
Johnson came out on top with a devastating guillotine choke in the second round. His second match was also far from perfect. Tatsumitsu Wada exemplified superb grappling skills as he masterfully took Johnson's back and controlled him there for significant parts of the match. Johnson inched a close decision victory.
His fourth fight shocked the MMA world. Johnson was knocked out for the first time in his career by Brazilian ONE Championship flyweight king Adriano 'Mikinho' Moraes. The magnitude of this dominant knockout win can't be overstated:
Though this was his only loss in the ONE Circle, Johnson's run in ONE so far is not as pristine and clean as it was in the UFC. Let's see how he'll fare against ONE flyweight Muay Thai champion Rodtang in a special rules match this December.
