FREE FULL FIGHT: Relive Adriano Moraes’ shocking knockout of MMA GOAT candidate Demetrious Johnson in first meeting

Former ONE flyweight MMA world champion and current first-ranked ONE Championship flyweight MMA contender Adriano Moraes of Brazil has gold on his mind now that former adversary, legendary Demetrious Johnson has officially retired.

Johnson announced that he was walking away from the sport of mixed martial arts after over a decade of excellence. He addressed fans and media in the Circle at ONE 168: Denver, in what was an emotional send-off for 'Mighty Mouse'.

Almost immediately, the focus shifted to who should compete for the now vacant flyweight MMA throne, and Moraes' name obviously floated to the top first.

Although nothing is set in stone, Moraes believes he should be the one to compete for the vacant gold.

Ahead of his next fight, take a look back at the one time Moraes defeated Johnson.

Check out the full fight in the link below:

Moraes first met Johnson at ONE on TNT 1 on April 8, 2021. That night, 'Mikinho' showed the world why he is one of the best flyweights in history with his explosive finish of the MMA legend.

Needless to say, it was an exemplary performance from Moraes, and one of the finest wins of his career.

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Adriano Moraes returns to face Danny Kingad in a long-awaited rematch at ONE 169 on Prime Video

'Mikinho' Adriano Moraes will make his highly anticipated return to action in ONE Championship when he heads to Asia to face a familiar foe.

Moraes is set to lock horns with no.3-ranked flyweight MMA contender 'The King' Danny Kingad of the Philippines in a three-round MMA showdown.

The two do battle at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug on Prime Video, which broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, Nov. 8.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.