Demetrious Johnson will try something new for his return to combat. Johnson, the former UFC flyweight champion, has signed on to compete at ONE X on Dec. 5 against muay Thai champ Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a special rules fight. The contest is set for four, three-minute rounds alternating between muay Thai and MMA rules. The fight will start under muay Thai rules and will switch with MMA for the following rounds. The news was announced by ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong on “The MMA Hour.” Related Demetrious Johnson rants on his 'mighty mindset' following unexpected 4-mile run home on son's birthday Holy crap! Watch Aung La N Sang take a plethora of body shots like it's no big deal Johnson, the most dominant champion in UFC flyweight history, returns to action after suffering his first defeat since leaving the UFC in 2018
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