Danny Kingad says Demetrious Johnson ‘set a new standard’ for flyweights in ONE Championship

Former ONE flyweight MMA world title challenger 'The King' Danny Kingad of the Philippines is grateful to have shared the Circle with MMA legend and all-time great 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson.

Johnson recently announced his retirement from professional MMA competition last weekend, when he stepped into the Circle in an emotional sendoff. Among the many ONE Championship athletes who have remembered Johnson's time in the world's largest martial arts organization is the aforementioned Kingad.

Speaking to ONE in a recent interview, the Lions Nation MMA star had nothing but kind words to say about 'Mighty Mouse'.

'The King' stated:

"Our division was lucky to have him. I think everyone knew they had to raise their game because of DJ, and that’s a good thing—it set a new standard for all of us."

Kingad locked horns with Johnson at ONE: Century Part I in October of 2019, losing via three-round unanimous decision.

Needless to say, Johnson rides off into the sunset as one of the greatest, if not the best, ever in the sport.

Meanwhile, Kingad is set to return to action in a highly anticipated rematch with a former adversary.

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'The King' Danny Kingad to face former flyweight MMA kingpin 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes at ONE 169: Atlanta

Filipino star 'The King' Danny Kingad is getting ready to step into the Circle with a familiar foe.

The Baguio City native is set to lock horns with former ONE flyweight MMA world champion 'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes of Brazil.

The two throw down at ONE 169: Atlanta, which broadcasts live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, November 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live on Amazon Prime Video. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.